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W912PL-09-B-0009

Recovery Port of Long Beach (Deepening) And Other Long Beach Projects

Volume 2 – Pier T, West Basin IR Site 7 Sediment

Remediation (Spec No. HD-S2319 & Dwgs HD-10-1997)

City of Long Beach, CA – Harbor Department

Port of Long Beach Los Angeles County, California

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

UNRESTRICTED

July 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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VOLUME 2 – PIER T, WEST BASIN IR SITE 7 SEDIMENT REMEDIATION

W91PL-09-B-0009

(POLB SPECIFICATION NO. HD-S2319)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02020 Special Site Requirements

02050 Demolition and Removal (Pier 11)

02082 Asbestos Removal

02083 Lead Containing Material Removal and Disposal

02085 Removal and Disposal of Chemically Treated Wood Waste

02482 Dredging

02975 Hydroseeding

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16010 Pier T Dredge Substation Connection Electrical Requirements

APPENDICES

Appendix A Lease N6871198RP08P71 Between The United States of America and The

City of Long Beach

Appendix B Summary of Environmental Information for Installation Restoration (IR)

Sites

Appendix C Former Naval Complex Contractor IR Site Health & Safety Plan

Requirements

Appendix D Waste Discharge Requirements for Former Long Beach Naval Complex

Installation Restoration Site 7 Dredging Project from the California

Regional Water Quality Control Board Los Angeles Region, File No. 08-

133, Order No. R4-2008-0203

Appendix E Electrical Dredge Substation O&M Manual

Appendix F General Construction Activity Stormwater Permit and Template

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Appendix G Dredge and fill permit from the Los Angeles District U.S Army Corps of

Engineers, Permit No. SPL-200700708-TS

Appendix H Report of Offshore Sampling Dredge Area IR Site 7, North Slip Fill at Pier

G, Berths G230-G236, Port of Long Beach, California, dated December 17, 2007 by Kleinfelder.

Appendix I Pre-Design Sediment Sampling at IR Site 7, dated December 17, 2007 by

Weston Solutions, Inc.

Appendix J Remedial Action Plan and Design Report, IR Site 7 (West Basin) Dredging

Project, Port of Long Beach, CA, dated June 2008 by Anchor

Environmental, LLC.

Appendix K Long Beach Harbor Patrol Underwater Observations of Sunken Barges and

Debris Report

Appendix L Hazardous Materials Survey Report for Pier 11

Appendix M Available Drawings of Pier 11

Appendix N Available Drawings of Electrical Dredge Substation

Appendix O Available Drawings of Irrigation System At Laydown Area

Appendix P Available Drawings of Port of Long Beach Standard Fence Plan

Appendix Q Discarded Military Munitions Previously Discovered at Port of Long Beach

West Basin

Appendix R Dredge Reporting Forms

Appendix S Harbor Development Permit for IR Site 7

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SECTION 02020

SPECIAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

The work of this section consists of Contract requirements specific to work within the West Basin and the site of the former Long Beach Naval Shipyard. All of the Contractor’s Work and activities shall be in compliance with the requirements of this section. Compliance with requirements of this Section shall not relieve Contractor from other obligations imposed elsewhere in the Contract Documents or by law and/or and by regulation.

1.01 LEASE FROM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The City’s and Contractor’s use of the property is governed by Lease N6871198RP08P71 between the United States of America and the City of Long Beach. A copy of the Lease is included as Appendix A. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the

Lease, including Paragraph 29 regarding Labor Provisions.

1.02 INSTALLATION RESTORATION (IR) SITES

Remedial investigations have been conducted at the site of the former Long Beach Naval

Complex for the purpose of characterizing chemical contamination in soil and/or groundwater. As a result, various areas of the Complex have been designated as

Installation Restoration (IR) Sites. The work of this Contract occurs within the bounds of

IR Site 7. Appendix B provides a summary of information regarding the chemicals detected at the various IR sites and is provided for the Contractor’s information and appropriate action.

1.03 ACCESS TO THE WORKSITE

A. The Contractor shall have access to the construction site by water and City Street.

Contractor and his subcontractors and suppliers shall access the construction site upland via Ocean Boulevard, Pier T Avenue, Navy Mole Road and Nimitz Road via the routes shown on the Contract Drawings. Access to the construction site will not be available from within the Pier T Container Terminal.

B. Entrance to the Pier Echo area is controlled by a locked gate. Contractor shall install a separate gate and fencing as shown on the Contract Drawings for access to Pier Echo. The gate must remain locked or the Contractor shall provide a security guard when open to prevent unauthorized entry.

1.04 SPECIAL COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Maritime Administration (MARAD), The Pier T Terminal Operator, and the Department of Defense (DOD) via the

Contracting Officer, to accomplish all work required in the vicinity of their

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HD-S2319 2 Div 2, Sec 02020 facilities. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with two (2) weeks minimum notice of upcoming work prior to the start of each move into these areas. The notice shall include a description of work, proposed work hours, proposed traffic detouring and methods for maintaining safety and terminal security. The Contractor shall assume that evening and/or weekend work will occasionally be required in order to not interrupt the operations of the facilities. In all cases the operations of the adjacent facilities shall take precedence over the

Contractor’s schedule.

B. In addition to notifications specified elsewhere, the following additional

Representatives shall be notified ten (10) working days before work commences in areas affecting them. These notification requirements are in addition to other notification requirements identified in the contract Documents.

Company or Agency Contact Telephone

Total Terminals, Inc.

(Pier T terminal operator)

Scott Melin 562/951-2553

Southern California Edison Bill Bradshaw 562/608-5004

MARAD Peter Johnson 562/435-5294

DOD (Fuel Pier) David Gladden 310/832-3144

Navy EOD unit Lt. Todd Fruehauf 805/989-8009

1.05 HANDLING OF DISCARDED MILITARY MUNITIONS (DMM)

In the event that discarded military munitions (DMM) are found during the execution of work, the Contracting Officer shall be immediately notified. Requirements for DMM are further described in Section 02482 DREDGING, of these Specifications. In an emergency, the Navy EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) unit can be contacted at 805-

989-7698.

1.06 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor will be allowed space on the Former Navy Mole, as shown on the

Contract Drawings, for employee parking, staging, laydown and water access.

Contractor’s landside activities on the mole shall be confined to that area.

Contractor shall be responsible for the transporting of all workers from employee parking to and from specific work areas within the project limit at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor’s field offices and Government’s field offices shall be located within the project limits.

B. Storage of the Contractor's equipment and materials shall be located within the project limits and/or at the Mole site identified on the Contract Drawings. The

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Contractor will also be allowed an area at Pier Echo, as shown on the Contract

Drawings, for access to the dredge substation, employee parking and waterborne equipment mooring. These are the only areas provided to the Contractor for staging, temporary facilities and storage. The Contractor shall identify and provide additional storage areas (if required) located outside the project work limits at no additional cost to the Government.

PART 2- PRODUCTS

2.01 LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL

Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel properties shall conform to the definition in SCAQMD Rule 431.2, Sulfur Content of Liquid Fuels, part (b) definitions, (5) low sulfur diesel. Sulfur content shall not exceed 15 parts per million (ppm) by weight.

2.02 ELECTRICAL POWER

(MM4) Use of diesel or gasoline powered generators is not permitted within the construction site. Contractor shall coordinate with Southern California Edison to provide power to all areas within the construction site.

2.03 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TRUCKS

A. (MM2) – To the extent practicable, all diesel and gasoline engines, within any type of construction equipment or vehicle shall be fitted with an oxidation catalyst or particulate trap in good working condition.

B. (MM3) – To the extent practicable based on equipment availability, the Contractor, his subcontractors shall ensure that all trucks supplying materials, construction equipment, or other supplies shall be fitted with oxidation catalysts or particulate traps in good working condition,

2.04 HARBOR CRAFT

C. (MM6) Contractor shall only use harbor craft that have all on-board engines, both those engines used for propulsion and auxiliary purposes, meeting US EPA Tier 2 standards. All previously re-powered harbor craft shall be retrofitted with the most effective California Air Resources Board (CARB) verified/verifiable NOx and PM emissions reduction technologies. Contractor shall submit engineering specifications to demonstrate that all harbor craft meet U.S. E.P.A. Tier 2 Standards.

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PART 3- EXECUTION

3.01 DIESEL FUEL REQUIREMENTS, REFUELING AND LUBRICATING

A. Contractor shall use Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel in all diesel equipment that will be fueled on the project site throughout the duration of this Contract.

B. Conduct the fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles to protect against spills and evaporation. Dispose of lubricants to be discarded and all excess oil in accordance with all applicable State and Federal regulations.

3.02 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

(MM 1) Construction equipment and vehicles shall be in good working condition and in proper tune per manufacturer’s specifications.

3.03 VESSEL SPEED

Unless a lower maximum speed limit is posted, all vessels shall observe a maximum speed limit of 12 knots when operating within the Harbor District.

3.04 EQUIPMENT USAGE

(MM5) Construction equipment and vehicles shall not be permitted to idle in excess of five (5) minutes.

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SECTION 02050

DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL (PIER 11)

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of furnishing all transportation, labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to perform demolition, removal, and disposal (or salvage for reuse where specified) in accordance with the Contract Documents.

The extent and location of the demolition work is indicated on the Contract Drawings but underground and submerged structures and utilities may not be in the exact location shown.

B. The demolition work shown on the Contract Drawings and described in these

Specifications is for guidance only, and to indicate the typical features and various types of structures to be demolished. It is not to be construed as definitive or adequate to substitute review of the reference drawings and actual on-site inspections by the Contractor.

C. Work Included

1. Demolish, remove and dispose of the entire Pier 11 structure, including but not limited to: timber and concrete piles, pile caps, utilities, and miscellaneous features designated on the Contract Drawings and Specifications, except those designated as “protect in place.” All piles shall be removed and no portion shall remain below the surface.

2. Demolish, remove and dispose all piping and other utility components to the extent shown on the Contract Drawings or specified herein.

3. Remove floating dock, transport and place within barge laydown area as shown on the Contract Drawings. Dispose of spud steel H-piles.

1.02 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Site access from land shall be from Nimitz Road as shown on the Contract Drawings. The site may also be accessed by water.

B. The submission of bid by the Contractor represents that he has visited the site to become familiar with the quantity and character of the materials to be demolished, salvaged, recycled and disposed.

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C. By the submission of bid, the Contractor agrees that the premises were made available prior to the deadline for submission of bids for whatever inspections and tests the Contractor deemed appropriate.

D. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for the proper disposal, treatment, reuse, recycling or salvage of all demolition materials.

E. Appendix M lists the available drawings of Pier 11, and the other Navy-constructed facilities at the project site. The Contractor shall review the

Appendix M drawings. The information will be the basis of establishing conditions along with the Contractor’s due diligence in examining the site.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Division 1 Section 01 30 00 - SUBMITTALS, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a demolition plan that addresses the following:

1. Protection of the public.

2. Air quality control plan (dust control).

3. Work sequence and accommodations for phasing.

4. Means and methods of demolition and hazardous abatement.

5. Protection of the environment.

6. Haul routes.

7. Site access routes.

8. Detailed work plan for containing, recovering, and properly disposing of hazardous materials.

9. Permits and approval from the appropriate regulatory agencies.

10. Storm water drainage and erosion control plan.

11. Off-site disposal sites for each classification of demolition and abated materials.

12. A copy of the City of Long Beach Demolition Permit

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1.04 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor may use any means, except for the use of explosives, at his disposal for the demolition, providing such means conform to all applicable Federal, State and local codes and requirements and these Specifications. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits for his selected means of demolition.

B. Obtain required permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies for the demolition, transportation and disposal of materials not specified to be recycled or salvaged for reuse.

C. Notify affected utility companies before starting work and comply with their requirements.

D. Do not close or obstruct public roadways, sidewalks or hydrants without obtaining the appropriate permits.

E. Conform to all applicable Federal, State and Local codes when hazardous or contaminated materials or substances are encountered.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

Products required to accomplish the work of this section shall be selected by the Contractor, and must be approved by the Contracting Officer in accordance with Section 01 30 00, “SUBMITTALS.”

2.02 SAND CEMENT SLURRY

A. Sand cement slurry shall conform to Section 201 of the current Standard Specifications of Public Works Construction (SSPWC).

B. Sand cement slurry mix design shall be 565-E-2000P using sand as specified in

Section 200-1.5.5 of SSPWC and Portland cement as specified in Section 201-

1.2.1 of SSPWC. Contractor shall submit complete mix design to Contracting Officer and obtain Contracting Officer’s approval prior to use of any sand cement slurry in the work.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Provide, erect and maintain temporary barriers, security and other such precautions as are required.

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B. Employ whatever measures required to adequately protect existing structures, pavements, utilities and other features designated to remain.

C. Mark locations of structures which are to be protected in place. Provide high visibility yellow plastic tape around perimeters of all structures to be protected in place. Place signs indicating that structures are to be protected in place.

D. Prevent movement or settlement of adjacent structures that are to remain in use.

Provide the necessary shoring to ensure the protection of such adjoining structures.

3.02 DEMOLITION (GENERAL)

A. Contractor shall not perform demolition of any structure or facility prior to removal and disposal of all hazardous materials and acceptance of same by the Contracting Officer. To obtain approval to accomplish demolition prior to or concurrent with removal of hazardous materials, the Contractor shall submit a detailed plan describing his proposed procedures and demonstrating that hazardous materials will be contained, recovered and properly disposed.

B. Contractor shall cease operations if public safety is compromised or suspected of being compromised. Operations shall not resume until public safety has been secured.

C. Contractor shall conduct operations so as to minimize inconvenience or interference with public or private streets that are to remain in use. The Contractor shall provide the necessary traffic control (including flagmen as required) to ensure public safety.

D. Contractor shall plan, coordinate and conduct operations to prevent interference with ship navigation to and from surrounding facilities. The Contractor shall coordinate all in water activities with the USCG. The Contractor shall provide the necessary vessel control to ensure public safety. The Contractor shall ensure that working vessel operators follow the Inland Rules of Navigation, or the USCG Vessel Traffic Control Service. All vessels shall have the proper day shapes, navigation lights, and a marine band radio.

E. The Contractor shall employ necessary controls to prevent the tracking of materials from the site onto public streets and roads. Street sweepers and other cleaning methods shall be employed to affect the cleanup, if tracking occurs.

F. Burning of debris at the site is not permitted.

G. After removal of structures, utilities, pavements, landscaping, and any other features, the area(s) shall be cleaned and graded to prevent ponding or conditions that impede subsequent work at the site. There shall be no debris, rubble or litter left at the site from the demolition activities.

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H. Excavate and fill all holes, and other excavations resulting from demolition operations in accordance with SSPWC Sections 300-4.5, Placing Materials for Fills, and 300-4.7, Compaction; unless sand cement slurry is required by the drawings.

I. Interfaces between structures to be demolished and structures to be left in place shall be as shown on the Contract Drawings.

3.03 DEMOLITION OF UTILITIES

A. The Contractor shall properly remove, cap and dispose of Pier 11 utilities as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

B. All piping, or other subsurface structures, including portions of same located within the pier excavation limits shall be demolished and removed.

3.04 SUBMERGED DEBRIS REMOVAL

A. For requirements related to the removal of submerged debris, other than submerged pier structure, such as barges and large boulders refer to Section

02482, “DREDGING.”

3.05 FLOAT REMOVAL

A. A floating dock moored with spud steel H-piles is located in area AOEC-A as shown on the Contract Drawings. The dock and piles shall be removed completely and transported to the barge laydown area where it shall be placed within the laydown area as shown on the Contract Drawings. Disposal of the float is not included in this Contract. Steel H-Piles shall be disposed of by the

Contractor under this Contract.

3.06 DEMOLITION OF PIER 11

A. Each and all components of Pier 11 shall have all hazardous materials removed by the Contractor before beginning demolition except as described in Article 3.02 A of this Section.

B. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all timber, electrical, mechanical, metals, hardware and other miscellaneous materials before demolishing the concrete structure. Do not allow materials located above water to enter the water.

Completely remove and dispose:

1. Pier 11 in its entirety as indicated to be demolished.

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2. Treated timber piles, pile caps and deck. Refer to Section 02085, “REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALLY TREATED WOOD

WASTE.”

3. Other obstructions as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

C. All piles shall be completely removed and not broken off. The Contractor will be permitted to jet piles during removal, provided all permit requirements, including water quality, are maintained. Jetting shall take place within the confines of the debris barrier and silt curtain as specified in Article 3.07, of this section.

3.07 DEBRIS BARRIER, SILT CURTAIN AND OTHER DEMOLITION

REQUIREMENTS

A. Install debris barrier and silt curtain containment per approved plans prior to demolition of pier and other in-water structures. Maintain, repair and re-deploy during demolition as necessary to comply with permits and the Contracting Officer’s directions.

1. All demolition debris, dust, sediments, silt, water runoff and other deleterious substances dropped into the waters shall be completely contained by the barrier and silt curtain during the demolition. Rubbish, garbage, chemical, sanitary, hazardous and oily wastes shall not be permitted to enter any waters at any time.

2. Breaches in containment shall be repaired immediately. Notify the

Contracting Officer by fastest means possible of breeches that spill contaminants into surrounding waters. Contain spills by re-deploying curtain, adding additional curtains, booms, vacuums, and other means to minimize consequences.

3. Clear floating debris from water surfaces daily.

4. Do not remove barriers and silt curtains until waters within the containment are free from debris, suspended materials and contaminants and meet the requirements of the permits.

5. Lowering of barriers and silt curtains for the passage of water-born equipment shall only be done when:

a. It is the only available means to allow passage.

b. All floating debris has been removed from the area protected by the silt curtain

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c. Suspension of materials within the area protected by the silt curtain has been minimized to meet the turbidity requirements of the permits.

d. Passage will not cause spillage of debris or migration of sediments into adjacent waters.

B. Concrete rubble shall be completely captured and will not be allowed to drop into the water. This shall be accomplished by one or more of the following methods:

1. Saw concrete structure into individual pieces and lift to shore or barge using slings and crane.

2. Place barge or floats underneath deck structure to completely capture all rubble, debris, etc. from the demolition process.

If the Contractor loses, dumps or misplaces any material larger than twelve (12) inches in any direction into adjacent water areas, he shall promptly and completely remove the material from the water.

C. Care shall be taken in demolishing structures so as not to cause damage to adjacent structures to remain, including equipment and property of others. The Contractor shall repair or replace at no additional cost to the Government all adjacent structures that are intended to remain in place and damaged by the Contractor.

D. The Government makes no claim or warrantee of the structural capacity or suitability of the structures to be demolished to safely support the Contractor’s equipment. The Contractor shall make his own investigations of the capacity and suitability prior to submission of bid. In the event that any or all of the structures are found not capable or suitable of safely supporting the Contractor’s equipment, the Contractor shall modify means and methods of the demolition at no additional cost to the Government.

3.08 DISPOSAL

A. All materials shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be recycled or legally disposed of off-site, except materials containing substances classified as hazardous by local, State, Federal, or other regulating agencies which shall be disposed of in accordance with Section 02082 and 02083 “ASBESTOS

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL” AND “LEAD CONTAINING MATERIAL

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL.”

B. The Contractor shall salvage and recycle materials from the demolition as specified. The Contractor shall conduct all salvage and recycle operations in a manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer and regulatory agencies.

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C. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying all required transportation costs and disposal and tipping fees.

D. Except for materials found to contain contamination requiring abatement, all

Portland cement concrete demolished, except for piles, shall be processed to a maximum size of two feet in any dimension, recycled and transported by the Contractor to a Port crusher site within the Harbor District per direction of the Contracting Officer. Concrete piles shall be cleaned of all marine growth, processed to maximum size and transported to an approved recycling center to be recycled.

E. The Contractor shall deliver rubble to the Port’s crusher in pieces, measuring no more than two feet in any dimension. All rebar in reinforced concrete shall be cut flush with the surface of the concrete. Prior to transportation, the Contractor shall fill out and conform to the Port’s rubble disposal authorization form and obtain approval from the Contracting Officer. Trucks will be rejected if found to contain old curb, asphalt grindings, soil, trash or debris.

3.09 ABANDONED CONDUITS AND SUBSTRUCTURES

Abandoned conduits and substructures encountered or called to be abandoned shall be permanently capped at the face of the abutment and or the face of the mole as indicated on the Drawings.

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SECTION 02082

ASBESTOS REMOVAL

1.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

equipment and incidentals necessary to remove all asbestos containing materials

(ACM), which includes presumed asbestos containing materials (PACM) on all structures, above and below ground utilities and ducts, underwater debris, and all miscellaneous and incidental items within the project limits. Such work shall be hereinafter referred to as “asbestos-related work.”

B. All asbestos-related work shall be performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The Contractor assumes full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and/or procedures pertaining to the protection of workers, visitors to the site, and persons occupying areas adjacent to Contractor work areas. Should the requirements in applicable regulations and/or these specifications conflict, the most stringent requirement shall apply. Specific asbestos rules and regulations that shall be adhered to include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 1529 (T8, CCR, §1529) –

State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of

Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA) Construction Asbestos

Standard.

2. T8, CCR, §5208 – Cal-OSHA General Industry Asbestos Standard.

3. T22, CCR, §66262.

4. Title 22 Division 4, Chapter 30, Section 66699.

5. California Proposition 65.

6. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403.

7. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asbestos regulations.

a. 40 CFR part 763 – Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

(AHERA).

b. 40 CFR part 61, subpart M – National Emissions Standard for

Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).

8. All disposal facility permit conditions, policies, and procedures.

C. All asbestos-related work shall be performed under the direct supervision of a

Competent Person, as defined in T8, CCR §1529, who has experience in administration and supervision of asbestos-related work. The Competent Person shall be present on the work site throughout the duration of the abatement and

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D. The Government may retain the services of an independent environmental consultant (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”) to oversee asbestos-related work, provide area air monitoring and to verify the Contractor’s compliance with applicable rules and regulations and the specific requirements contained herein during such work.

1.02 SUMMARY OF KNOWN ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM)

A. In March and July 2008, Essentia Management Services, LLC (Essentia) performed a hazardous material survey at the existing sonar pier (Pier 11). The findings of that survey are presented in Essentia’s report dated March 10, 2009. The survey results are provided in Appendix L and shown on the Drawings indicating the presence of asbestos.

B. Details concerning the specific locations of ACM, including corresponding lead concentrations, appear in the above-referenced Essentia report and as shown on the

Drawings. The Contractor shall review and be familiar with the findings presented in that report as they pertain to the Contractor’s work areas.

1.03 CONTRACTORS QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor shall be licensed by Cal-OSHA, in accordance with the provisions of 8 CCR §1529, to perform asbestos-related work.

B. The Contractor shall be duly licensed in the State of California in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, as amended.

C. All asbestos removal work shall be performed under the direct supervision of a

Competent Person, as defined in 8 CCR §1529.

D. All persons entering the work area shall be appropriately trained as outlined below, and shall therefore be considered authorized persons.

E. All persons entering the work area shall be included in a medical surveillance program and have medical approval to work within an asbestos-contaminated area while wearing respiratory protection.

1.04 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

A. All Contractor personnel performing asbestos abatement work shall be appropriately trained in accordance with T8, CCR, §5194 (Hazard

Communication Standard) and T8, CCR, §1529. All supervisors shall be trained as “Competent Persons” as defined in 8 CCR §1529.

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B. All contractor personnel wearing respiratory protection shall have been trained on the use of respirators in accordance with T8, CCR, §5144 (Respiratory Protection

Standard), and shall have documentation of respirator fit testing.

C. Hazardous waste training in compliance with 22 CCR 66265.16 and 66273.36.

D. Contractor personnel shall have been trained on any other project specific hazards in accordance with applicable Cal-OSHA regulations.

E. The required training shall have been provided within the previous 12 months, as evidence by appropriate documentation (e.g. certificates, sign-up sheets, etc.).

1.05 SUBMITTALS

In accordance with Section 01 30 00-SUBMITTALS, the Contractor shall submit to the

Contracting Officer the following prior to commencing asbestos removal and disposal related work:

A. 1. Proof of appropriate 10 business day written notification to the South

Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD);

2. Proof of appropriate written 24-hour notification to Cal/OSHA, where applicable;

3. Proof of appropriate written notification to any other City, State, or

Federal agencies having authority, as applicable;

4. Proof of Contractor's license and asbestos certification from the Contractor

Licensing Board, and proof of registration for asbestos-related work with the State of California;

5. Written asbestos abatement/removal work plan as required herein;

6. Written hazardous material management plan as required herein:

7. A list of designated authorized persons, including competent person(s);

8. Proof of employee training (e.g. certificates) as required herein;

9. Proof of employee participation in a medical surveillance program as required herein; and

10. A copy of the written respiratory protection program and proof of fit testing.

B. The Contractor shall provide the results of personal air monitoring data to the

Contracting Officer on a regular basis over the duration of the project, along with any written recommendations concerning changes in work practices, personal protective equipment, etc. associated with those results.

C. The Contractor shall establish and implement a written asbestos abatement/removal work plan that includes the following:

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1. A description of building materials that will be abated along with the selected abatement methods to be used;

2. A description of the specific control measures selected for each work area/material;

3. The location and layout of the decontamination area;

4. The sequencing of asbestos work;

5. The interface of trades involved in the performance of work,

6. A work practice program that includes information on protective work clothing and equipment, hygiene facilities and practices, training, and any other relevant work practices;

7. Methods to be used to assure the safety of site visitors to the site;

8. Detailed description of the engineering controls and work practices to be employed to control exposure and pollution, and

9. Personal air monitoring procedures, with American Industrial Hygiene

Association (AIHA) accredited laboratory information.

10. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any chemicals to be used.

D. The Contractor shall establish and implement a written hazardous material management plan that complies with applicable federal, state, and local hazardous waste regulations and addresses:

1. Identification or documentation of potential hazardous wastes associated with the work.

2. Estimated quantities of hazardous wastes to be generated and disposed of.

3. Names and qualifications of each sub-contractor that will be transporting, storing, treating, and disposing of the wastes; the facility location, phone number, and name of a 24-hour point of contact shall be included. Two copies of EPA, state, and local hazardous waste permit applications, permits, and EPA identification numbers.

4. Names and qualifications (experience and training) of personnel who will be working onsite with hazardous waste.

1.06 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel performing asbestos-related work participate in a medical surveillance program in accordance with T8, CCR, §1529(m).

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2.01 MATERIALS

A. Handling and storage:

1. Contractor shall deliver all materials in the original packages, container, or bundles bearing the name of the manufacturer and the brand name.

2. Contractor shall store all materials subject to damage off the ground, away from wet or damp surfaces, and under cover sufficient to prevent damage or contamination.

3. Damaged or deteriorating materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the premises. Material that becomes contaminated with asbestos shall be disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations.

B. Plastic (polyethylene) sheet: Of 6-mil thickness or greater as specified, in sizes to minimize the frequency of joints. Fire retardant polyethylene sheeting is required.

C. Tape: Capable of sealing joints of adjacent sheets of polyethylene and for attachment of polyethylene sheets to finished or unfinished surfaces of dissimilar materials and capable of adhering under both dry and wet conditions, including use of amended water.

D. Spray Cement: Aerosol, specifically formulated to stick tenaciously to sheet polyethylene.

E. Surfactant: 50 percent polyoxyethylene ether and 50 percent of polyoxyethylene ester, or equivalent. Mix with water to provide a concentration of one-ounce surfactant to five (5) gallons of water.

F. Impermeable Containers: Suitable to receive and retain any asbestos-containing or contaminated materials until disposal at Disposal Site labeled in accordance with

OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1001, DOT 49 CFR 171-177, Title 8 CCR and

SCAQMD. Containers must be both air and watertight and must be resistant to damage and rupture. Plastic bags shall be a minimum of 6-mil thick.

G. Warning Labels and Signs: As required by OSHA Regulation 29 CFR

1910.1001, Title 8 CCR and SCAQMSD.

H. Other Materials: Provide all other materials, such as lumber, nails and hardware, which may be required to construct and dismantle the decontamination area and the barriers that isolate the work area.

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2.02 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Provide suitable tools for asbestos removal.

3.01 WORK AREA PREPARATION

A. Work areas shall, at minimum, be properly contained and identified in accordance with the following requirements:

1. All work shall be conducted within “regulated areas” that are demarcated using cones, caution tape, or other methods to minimize the number of persons within the areas and protects persons outside the areas from exposure to airborne asbestos.

2. If glovebag systems are used they shall:

Be made of 6 mil thick plastic and have a seamless bottom.

Be designed for the intended purpose and used without modification.

Have impermeable plastic dropcloths installed beneath work areas.

3. All moveable objects within regulated areas shall be removed prior to the commencement of abatement/removal work, or as otherwise requested by the Contracting Officer.

4. With the exception of emergency egress pathways, access to regulated areas shall be limited to one access point to each regulated area. The access point shall be properly marked with asbestos warning signs conforming to the requirements of Cal-OSHA, SCAQMD, and the California Health & Safety

Code §25916 (AB3713).

5. Signs shall be displayed pursuant to T8, CCR, §1529, and access shall be limited to authorized persons.

6. Telephone numbers of all emergency response personnel shall be prominently posted in the work area, along with the location of the nearest telephone.

7. Upon completion of construction of the work area containment, and daily prior to abatement/removal work, inspections of the containment shall be conducted in order to check for damage/defects/leaks. Any damage/defects/leaks discovered in the containment system shall be repaired immediately upon discovery. Findings from containment inspections shall be recorded in the Contractor’s daily project log.

8. The Consultant may collect air samples in work areas prior to the commencement of abatement/removal work to establish baseline fiber concentrations for subsequent comparison to perimeter data.

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3.02 WORK AREA ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURES

A. Access to work areas shall be restricted to authorized persons, as defined herein.

Prior to entering the work area, the authorized persons shall attend a tailgate safety meeting, conducted by the Contractor’s Competent Person, during which they will be informed of the various work, the health and safety hazards associated with their work activities, any control measures, proper protective equipment to be used, emergency action plans, and other pertinent information.

B. All persons entering the work area shall, upon entering and exiting, sign a work area entry log to be located at or near the work area entrance.

C. Prior to entry into a regulated area, personnel shall don appropriate personal protective in accordance with T8, CCR, §1529.

D. Prior to leaving the work area, all personnel shall remove gross contamination from the outside of respiratory equipment and protective clothing with HEPA-filtered vacuums and/or by wet methods. All disposable clothing shall in turn be placed in appropriately marked and labeled containers for disposal as hazardous waste.

E. Eating, drinking, smoking, chewing of gum or tobacco, or any other activity that increases the potential to ingest contaminated material shall be prohibited in all work areas.

3.03 ABATEMENT/REMOVAL PROCEDURES

A. All asbestos abatement work shall, at minimum, be performed using control measures designed to minimize dust emissions and asbestos fiber releases, including combinations of wet methods, mini-enclosures (i.e., glovebags or small chambers constructed using fire-retardant, 6-mil impermeable plastic sheeting), and local exhaust ventilation equipped with HEPA filtration.

B. ACM shall be removed in an intact state to the extent feasible.

C. All ACM shall be wetted with an amended water solution using equipment capable of creating a fine spray mist to reduce airborne fiber concentrations when the material is disturbed, and shall be kept sufficiently wet until containerized for disposal.

D. When work is performed using glovebag systems, the following work practices shall be adhered to:

1. Each glovebag shall be installed so that it completely covers the circumference of pipe or other structure where the work is to be done.

2. Glovebags shall be smoke-tested for leaks and any identified leaks shall be sealed prior to use.

3. Glovebags may be used only once and may not be moved.

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4. Glovebags shall not be used on surfaces whose temperature exceeds 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Before beginning abatement, any loose and friable material adjacent to the glovebag operation shall be wrapped and sealed in two layers of six mil plastic, or otherwise rendered intact.

6. HEPA vacuum systems or other devices shall be used to put glovebags under negative pressure as needed during removal.

7. Prior to disposal, glovebags shall be collapsed by removing air within them using a HEPA vacuum.

8. At least two persons shall perform glovebag removal operations.

E. All asbestos waste shall be promptly containerized in leak-tight containers in accordance with T8, CCR, §1529 and this specification.

3.04 POST ABATEMENT/REMOVAL PROCEDURES

A. All work area surfaces shall be wet cleaned using disposable rags, mops, sponges, or similar equipment. HEPA-filtered vacuums shall be used to remove any fine debris from surfaces, which may include ACM debris.

B. If a Consultant is utilized, the Consultant will inspect work areas for visible residue. If any such residue is observed, it will be assumed to be ACM, and the

Contractor shall be directed to perform additional cleaning procedures.

C. All tools and equipment shall be decontaminated and removed from the work area at the appropriate time in the cleaning sequence.

3.05 WASTE CONTAINERIZATION AND DISPOSAL

A. Removed ACM, along with plastic sheeting, rags, disposable personal protective equipment, etc. utilized in connection with asbestos abatement/removal work, shall be double-bagged using leak-proof bags that are appropriately labeled as asbestos containing hazardous waste in accordance with the requirements of the

EPA and Cal/OSHA ((T8, CCR, §1529 (k)(7)(A)). If outer container surfaces become contaminated with ACM, they shall be decontaminated with HEPA filter-equipped vacuums and/or wet methods followed by encapsulation of these surfaces. All such bags shall be placed in appropriately marked, labeled, and stored hazardous waste containers. The bins shall be pre-lined with a minimum of two layers of 6-mil plastic sheeting.

B. All hazardous waste bins must be securely covered (to yield a rain-tight seal) and locked by the Contractor at ALL times during which waste is not being placed into them.

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C. Activities involving removal of waste, loading onto a vehicle, and disposal at the landfill, shall be documented in the Contractor’s daily reports. A manifest shall be completed and accompany the shipment of waste materials to the landfill. The

Contracting Officer shall be provided with copies of all manifests. The Contractor shall submit manifests for the off site disposal of waste materials, completely filled out except for signatures and hauler truck license numbers, to the

Contracting Officer a minimum of three working days prior to transporting the waste materials. Sufficient numbers of the manifests shall be provided for the transport of the waste materials to be disposed of offsite. The Contracting Officer shall obtain the authorized signatures of Port of Long Beach Environmental

Planning Division on the manifests provided and will retain all copies of the manifests until the Contractor is authorized to dispose of the materials. Signed manifests shall be provided to the Contractor for each load prior to the load being transported off site. The Government will not be responsible for additional costs incurred by the Contractor should the Contractor fail to provide sufficient manifest forms for all waste material to be transported and disposed of offsite.

3.06 AIR MONITORING

A. Contractor Monitoring

1. The Contractor shall provide for and conduct personal exposure air monitoring in connection with asbestos-related work, as required in T8, CCR, §1529.

2. Results of such monitoring, as well as any subsequent recommendations made regarding work procedures, engineering controls, or personal protective equipment, shall be made available to the Contracting Officer.

B. Consultant Monitoring

1. The Government reserves the right to conduct air monitoring, and/or site inspections at any time during asbestos-related work. Contractor shall provide corrective measures, as required, to maintain the work area(s) in compliance with these specifications and all regulatory requirements.

2. The Consultant may collect air samples at various locations outside work areas (e.g., at entrances to decontamination unit, at critical barriers, and at negative air exhaust) during abatement work. All such samples would subsequently be analyzed by phase contrast microscopy (PCM) in accordance with NIOSH Method 7400. The resultant data will be regularly reviewed by the Consultant, and if at any time such data exceed background levels or the U.S. EPA recommended “clearance criterion" of 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter of air (f/cc), appropriate actions shall be taken by the

Contractor to bring the levels into compliance. If at any time, such data exceed the Cal-OSHA permissible exposure limit of 0.1 f/cc, the Contractor shall be directed to halt work until corrective actions are implemented to reduce such levels.

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3.07 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel present in regulated areas and/or performing asbestos-related work use appropriate protective work clothing and equipment, including but not limited to the following:

1. Appropriate respiratory protection (the selection of respirators shall be made in accordance with 8 CCR §1529 (h)(2)).

2. Disposable coveralls (e.g. Tyvek brand)

3. Protective gloves

4. Head coverings

5. Work boots (non-porous)

3.08 RECORDKEEPING

A. Records shall be kept consistent with all applicable Cal-OSHA regulations. The following records shall be maintained at the Contractor's primary place of business:

1. Training Records

2. Medical Surveillance

3. OSHA 300 Logs

B. The following records shall be maintained by the Competent Person at the job site:

1. A copy of this Scope of Work document

2. Project notifications

3. Required licenses, permits, etc.

4. Worker training certificates

5. Respirator assignments

6. Persons on site, their affiliation, and purpose

7. Personal exposure monitoring results

8. Safety inspection reports

9. Tailgate safety meeting forms

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SECTION 02083

LEAD CONTAINING MATERIAL REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

1.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all transportation, labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary for removal and disposal of building materials known to contain lead or known to be coated with lead-containing paint. Such work shall be hereinafter referred to as “lead-related work.” All lead-related work shall be performed in accordance with the State of

California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA) Construction Lead Standard (found in Title 8, California

Code of Regulations, Section 1532.1 [T8, CCR, §1532.1]), all other applicable federal, state, and local lead rules and regulations, and the specification requirements contained herein. The Contractor assumes full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and/or procedures pertaining to the protection of workers, visitors to the site, and persons occupying areas adjacent to the work area.

B. Current federal and state regulations do not require the removal of tightly adhered lead based paint materials prior to demolition of buildings or structures. Any loose material shall be removed and disposed of according to these specifications.

The lead concentrations identified in the paints could cause a lead exposure exceeding Cal/OSHA exposure limits (50 micrograms per cubic centimeter of air

(ug/m

C. The Contractor shall provide a Competent Person to supervise, monitor, and document the project's health and safety provisions during lead-related work. The

Competent Person must understand the requirements of T8, CCR, §1532.1, and be experienced in administration and supervision of lead-related work. The

Competent Person shall be present on the work site throughout the duration of the lead-related work, and shall maintain on site a daily log containing the results of air monitoring performed, observations, controls used, etc.

D. The Government may retain the services of an independent environmental…