PW Building Abestos Floor Tile and Mastis Abatement_201210121513164631Section
Village of Oak Brook
Public Works Building
Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement
Bid Package
August, 2012
Table of Contents
A. Notice to Bidders
B. Bid
C. Instructions
D. Specifications
E. General Conditions
F. Statement of Contractor's Qualifications
G. References
H. Bid Certification
I. Contract
J. Contract Bond
K. Drawing A2
Section A Notice to Bidders
Posted on the Village Website on August 8, 2012
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
The Village of Oak Brook will receive bids for:
Public Works Building
Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement
15 2012 at the
A Pre-Bod Oak _meet,
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Illinois l60523,Dean Board Room at 0:00 a.m. o be consideredean Board Room-t'an attendee. Atteenndance
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bidders the opportunity to view and inspect the site, and verify square footage. Any
questions or concerns can be addressed at this time.
Purchasing Clerk, Village of Oak Brook,
Sealed bids will be received by Rania Serences, August 23,
1200 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook,opened
ened5n3thetSam uel E. Dean BoardyRoom at that
2012, prevailing time, and publicly p
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A complete bid package, of which this notice is a part, is on file for inspection and may e
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The Village of Oak Brook reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any
informalities in bidding and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to it.
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
Section B Bid
Public Works Building
Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement
COST OF WORK: '
The undersigned, acting for and on behalf of contractor and having familiarized
carefully examined and fully understood the entire bid package, hereby
himself with undersigned,
conditions ai r ang the cost of the work and its performance an
having
affirms and agrees to enter into a contract with the Village of Oak Brook, Oa
Brook, IL.
To provide all supervision,
the work cor 'overedmater'by all spec f cations for the all rwo k. items
to completely perform
The undersigned submits herewith his bid for the indicated item as follows:
Complete the Public Works Building Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement as
contained in Section D:
Lump sum Total$ 24 940.00
Twenty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty
In Words Dollars and N0/10
The Village of Oak Brook reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any
informalities in bidding and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to it.
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2. COSTS:
The undersigned to contractor
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constitute
and that this cost also includes all insurance, royalties, transportation charges, use
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documents considered severally and collectively. This bid shall be held valid for a
period of ninety (90) days after the bid due date.
3. INSTRUCTIONS'
ll comply with all provisions and requirements of
The undersigned contractor sha
this Bid Package.
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contractor fail to complete the work by said date or within such extended time as
may have been allowed, the contractor shall be liable to the Village in the amount
set forth in the specifications.
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Section C Instructions
1. RECEIPT OF BID: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 11:00 A.M.
2. BASIS OF BID: Sealed bids will be received until the above noted time and date.
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public Works Building Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement.
4. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BID:
A. A Pre Bid meeting will be held at 10.00 a m on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the
Village of Oak Brook Butler Government Center, 1200 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, Illinois
60523, in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room. Prospective bidders must be in the Samuel E.
Dean Board Room at 10:00 a.m. to be considered an attendee. Attendance at this
meeting is mandatory. The purpose of the meeting is to give all prospective bidders the
opportunity to view and inspect the site, and verify square footage. Any questions or
concerns can be addressed at that time.
B. The bid must be delivered to the office of the Purchasing Clerk, Village of Oak Brook, 1200
Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 on or before Thursday August 23, 2012, at 11:00
A.M. prevailing time, at which time it will be publicly opened and read in the S. E. Dean
Board Room of the Village Hall. Bids received after this time will not be considered and will
be returned unopened.
C. The bid shall be submitted on the exact form furnished. All blank spaces for bid price, unit
cost and alternates must be filled in --in ink --in both words and figures (as stipulated). In
case of any discrepancy in the amount proposed, the prices expressed in written words
shall govern.
D. A complete bid package must be submitted, including the following items
1. Bid
2. Statement of Qualifications
3. References
4. Bid Certification
5. Signed Contract
E. The Contract and Contract Bond (Performance and Payment) are provided as information,
and will be completed only upon acceptance of the bid by the Village. The surety company
issuing the Contract Bond must be listed and approved by the U.S. Department of the
Treasury. Letters of Credit will not be accepted in place of the Contract Bond.
F. Separate sheets may be attached to the bid for the purpose of explanation, exception,
alternate bid and to cover the unit price, if needed.
G. In submitting this bid, the contractor further declares that the only person or party interested
in the bid as principals are those named herein, and that the bid is made without collusion
with any other person, firm or corporation.
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H. The contractor further declares that he has carefully examined this entire Bid Package and
he has inspected in detail the site of the proposed work, and that he has familiarized himself
with all of the local conditions affecting the contract and the detailed requirements of this
work and understands that in making the bid he waives all rights to plead a
misunderstanding regarding same.
I. The contractor further understands and agrees that if his bid is accepted, he is to furnish
and provide all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus, and other means to do all of the
work and to furnish all of the materials specified in the contract, except such materials as
are to be furnished by the owner (Village), in the manner and at the time therein prescribed,
and in accordance with the requirements therein set forth.
J. The contractor declares that he understands that the quantities listed on the Bid are
approximate only and that they are subject to increase or decrease; and that he will take in
full payment thereof the amount and the summation of the actual quantities, as fully
determined by the Village.
K. The contractor further agrees that the price submitted within the bid is for the purpose of
obtaining a gross sum, and for use in computing the value of extras and deductions. If
there is a discrepancy between the gross sum bid and that resulting from the summations of
the quantities multiplied by the unit price, the latter shall apply.
L. The contractor further agrees that if the Village decides to extend or shorten the work, or
otherwise alter it by extras or deductions, including elimination of one or more of the items,
as provided in the specifications, he will perform the work as altered, increased or
decreased, at the contract unit price.
N. The contractor further agrees that the Village representative may at any time during the
progress of the work covered by this Contract, order other work or materials incidental
thereto and that all such work and materials as do not appear in the bid or contract as a
specific item covered by a lump sum price, and which are not included under the bid price
for other items in the Contract, shall be performed as extra work, and compensation shall be
as set forth in the specifications.
N. The contractor further agrees to execute all documents within this Bid Package, obtain a
Certificate of Insurance for this work and present all of these documents within fifteen (15)
days after the receipt of the Notice of Award and the Contract by him.
O. The contractor further agrees that he and his surety will execute and present within fifteen
(15) days after the receipt of the Notice of Award and the Contract, a Contract bond
satisfactory to and in the form prescribed by the Village, in the penal amount of 100% of the
Contract amount, guaranteeing the faithful performance of the work and payment for labor,
material supplies, and subcontractors in accordance with the terms of the Contract.
P. The contractor further agrees to begin work not later than ten (10) days after receipt of the
Notice to Proceed, unless otherwise provided, and to execute the work in such a manner
and with sufficient materials, equipment and labor as will insure its completion within the
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time limit specified within the Bid, it being understood and agreed that the completion within
the time limit is an essential part of the contract.
Q. By submitting a Bid, the contractor understands and agrees that, if his bid is accepted, and
he fails to enter into a contract forthwith, he shall be liable to the Village for any damages
the Village may thereby suffer.
R. No bid will be considered unless the party offering it shall furnish evidence satisfactory to
the Village that he has necessary facilities, ability and .pecuniary resources to fulfill the
conditions of the Contract.
S. If the contractor is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans, specifications or
other proposed contract documents, he may submit to the Public Works Director a written
request for an interpretation thereof. The person submitting the request will be responsible
for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation of the documents will be made only by addendum
duly issued by the Village. The Village will not be responsible for any other explanation or
interpretation of the Bid Package.
5. SUBSTITUTIONS:
A. Certain materials and equipment are specified by a manufacturer or trade name to establish
standards of quality and performance and not for the purpose of limiting competition.
Bidders are invited to submit bids not only on named items but also on items which they
propose for substitution of named items. Products of other manufacturers may be
substituted, if, in the opinion of the Village, they are equal to those specified in quality,
performance, design and suitability for intended use. Where two or more items are
specified, the selection among those specified is the bidder's option, or he may submit his
bid on all such items.
B. Bids shall be based on materials included in the specifications. Substitutions for the
purpose of evaluating bids will be considered only if proposed substitutions are set forth in
the sealed bid and will only be accepted prior to the award of the contract. The offer of
substitutions shall be an integral part of the bid, appearing immediately after all requested
bids and before the signature of the bidder.
C. Substitutions of materials other than those specified will not be considered in the base bid
price. However, other substitutions may be listed in the specified place in the Bid Form, with
the indication of the change in the base bid price for the total cost.
D. In addition to the requirements heretofore mentioned, in order for substitutions to qualify for
consideration, the following shall accompany each bid:
1. Each proposed substitution shall be itemized showing manufacturer name,
catalog number, quantity, unit cost and total cost. The bidder shall prepare
the necessary forms to list his substitutions in the manner outlined.
2. Each bid offering substitutions shall be accompanied by descriptive
literature, catalog data, complete technical specifications and reports
of all pertinent tests concerning the bidder's proposed substitutions
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6. BASIS OF AWARD:
The Village of Oak Brook reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or
technical error and to accept any bid deemed most favorable to the interests of the Village of Oak
Brook. In addition to price, the Village will consider:
A. Ability, capacity and skill to fulfill the contract as specified.
B. Ability to supply the commodities, provide the services or complete the construction
promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference.
C. Character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency.
D. Quality of performance on previous contracts.
E. Previous and existing compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the contract.
F. Sufficiency of financial resources.
G. Quality, availability and adaptability of the commodities, services or construction, in
relation to the Village's requirements.
H. Ability to provide future maintenance and service under the contract.
I. Number and scope of conditions attached to the bid/proposal.
J. Record of payments for taxes, licenses or other monies due the Village
7. CONDITIONS:
The Village is exempt from Federal excise tax (#36-600-9534) and the Illinois Retailer's
Occupation Tax (#E9997-4381-06). This bid cannot include any amounts of money for these
taxes.
8. WARRANTY:
N/A
9. PAYMENT:
The Village of Oak Brook authorizes the payment of invoices on the second and fourth Tuesday
of the month. For consideration on one of these dates, payment request must be received no
later than fourteen (14) days prior to the second or fourth Tuesday of the month.
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10. INDEMNIFICATION:
The Contractor shall protect, indemnify, save, defend and hold forever harmless the Village
and/or its officers, officials, employees, volunteers and agents from and against all liabilities,
obligations, claims, damages, penalties, causes of action, costs and expenses, including without
limitation court costs, insurance deductibles and attorney's fees and expenses, which the Village
and/or its officers, officials, employees, volunteers and agents may incur, suffer or sustain, or for
which the Village and/or its officers, employees and agents may become obligated by reason for
any accident, injury to or death of persons or loss of or damage to property, or civil and/or
constitutional infringement of rights (specifically including violations of the Federal Civil Right
Statutes), arising indirectly or directly in connection with or under, or as a result of, this or any
Agreement by virtue of any act or omission of any of the Contractor's officers, employees,
subcontractors, and/or agents, provided that the Contractor shall not be liable for claims,
obligations, damages, penalties, causes of action, costs and expenses arising solely by any act or
omission of the Village's officers, officials, employees, volunteers and/or agents.
The contractor shall hold the Village harmless for any and all claims for labor, material, apparatus,
equipment, fixtures or machinery furnished to the contractor for the purpose of performing the
work under the contract; and the payment of all direct and indirect damages to any person, firm,
company or corporation suffered or sustained on account of the performance of such work during
the time the contract is in force.
11. INSURANCE:
Certificates of Insurance shall be presented to the Village within fifteen (15) days after the receipt
by the contractor of the Notice of Award and the unexecuted contract, it being understood and
agreed that the Village will not approve and execute the contract until acceptable insurance
certificates are received and approved by the Village.
Each contractor performing any work pursuant to a contract with the Village of Oak Brook and
each permittee working under a permit as required pursuant to the provisions of Title 1 of Chapter
8 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oak Brook (hereinafter referred to as "Insured")
shall be required to carry such insurance as specified herein. Such contractor and permittee shall
procure and maintain for the duration of the contract or permit insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the work under the contract or permit, either by the contractor, permittee, or their
agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
A contractor or permittee shall maintain insurance with limits no less than:
A. General Liability - $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury,
personal injury and property damage, provided that when the estimated cost of the work in
question does not exceed $5,000, the required limit shall be $500,000;
B. Automobile Liability (if applicable) - $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily
injury and property damage;
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C. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability - Worker's Compensation limits as
required by the Labor Code of the State of Illinois and Employer's Liability limits of
$1,000,000 per accident.
Any deductibles or self-insured retention must be declared to and approved by the Village. At the
option of the Village, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductible or self-insured
retention as respects the Village, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the Insured
shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses to the extent of such deductible or self-insured retention.
The policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
D. General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverage -
(1) The Village, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as
additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Insured; premises owned, occupied or used by the Insured. The
coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the
Village, its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, or agents.
(2) The Insures insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the Village,
its officers, officials, employees, volunteers and agents. Any insurance or self-
insurance maintained by the Village, its officers, officials, employees, volunteers or
agents shall be in excess of the Insured's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(3) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage
provided to the Village, its officers, officials, employees, volunteers or agents.
(4) The Insured's insurance shall apply separately to each covered party against whom
claim is made or suit is brought except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
E. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Coverage
The policy shall waive all rights of subrogation against the Village, its officers, officials,
employees, volunteers and agents for losses arising from work performed by the
insured for the Village.
Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided,
canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written
notice by certified mail has been given to the Village. Each insurance policy shall name the
Village, its officers, officials and employees, volunteers and agents as additional Insureds.
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best's rating of no less than A: VII.
Each Insured shall furnish the Village with certificates of insurance and with original
endorsements effecting coverage required by this provision. The certificate and endorsements
for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind
coverage on its behalf. The certificates and endorsements are to be on forms approved by the
Village and shall be subject to approval by the Village Attorney before work commences. The
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Village reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
at any time.
Each insured shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish
separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for
subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
12. SAFETY:
The contractor and any subcontractors shall comply with all the provisions of the Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1590), as amended.
13. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age or handicap unrelated to
bona fide occupational qualifications.
14. PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES:
All wages paid by the Contractor and each subcontractor shall be in compliance with The
Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), as amended, except where a prevailing wage violates a
federal law, order, or ruling, the rate conforming to the federal law, order, or ruling shall
govern. The Contractor shall be responsible to notify each subcontractor of the wage rates set
forth in this contract and any revisions thereto. If the Department of Labor revises the wage
rates, the revised rate as provided by the public body shall apply to this contract and the
Contractor will not be allowed additional compensation on account of said revisions.
Contractor will comply with the Illinois prevailing wage law, as amended from time to time. Not
less than the prevailing rate of wages as found by Owner or the Illinois Department of Labor
shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under the Contract. If the
Department of Labor revises the prevailing rate of wages to be paid laborers, workers or
mechanics under the Contract, Owner will notify Contractor and each Subcontractor of the
change in the prevailing rate of wages; provided, however, regardless of whether Owner gives
such notice, the revised prevailing rate of wages shall apply to the Contract and Contractor shall
have the sole responsibility and duty to pay, and ensure that all Subcontractors pay, the revised
prevailing rate of wages to each person to whom a revised rate is applicable. Revision of the
prevailing wages shall not result in an increase in the Contract sum or other cost to Owner.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold Owner harmless from any loss, including but not
limited to Owner's attorneys fees, resulting from Contractor's failure to comply with this prevailing
wage clause. All bonds applicable to the Contract shall include a provision as will guarantee the
faithful performance of the obligation to pay the prevailing rate of wages.
The Contractor and each subcontractor shall make and keep, for a period of not less than 3
years, records of all laborers, mechanics, and other workers employed by them on the project;
the records shall include each worker's name, address, telephone number when available,
social security number, classification or classifications, the hourly wages paid in each period,
the number of hours worked each day, and the starting and ending times of work each day.
The Contractor and each subcontractor shall submit monthly, in person, by mail, or
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electronically a certified payroll to the public body in charge of the project. The certified payroll
shall consist of a complete copy of the records. The certified payroll shall be accompanied by
a statement signed by the contractor or subcontractor which states that:
(i) such records are true and accurate;
(ii) the hourly rate paid to each worker is not less than the general prevailing rate of hourly
wages required; and
(iii) the contractor or subcontractor is aware that filing a certified payroll that he or she
knows to be false is a Class B misdemeanor.
Upon 2 business days' notice, the contractor and each subcontractor shall make available for
inspection the records to the public body in charge of the project, its officers and agents, and
to the Director of Labor and his deputies and agents at all reasonable hours at a location
within this
interviewed ed onthe job, during working hours, by subcontractore. The Contractor and each shall his/her permit
compliance investigators the Department or
the Department of Labor.
UNEMPLOYMENT:
The Contractor shall comply with all Illinois statutes pertaining to the selection of labor.
Whenever there is a period of excessive unemployment in Illinois, which is defined herein as any
month immediately following 2 consecutive calendar months during which the level of
unemployment in the State of Illinois has exceeded 5 percent as measured by the United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics in its monthly publication of employment and unemployment figures,
shallthe Contractor
resided in Illinois for at least 30 days and intends to become laborer"
come orema n means person
n Illinois sresidentho has
Other laborers may be used when Illinois laborers as defined herein are not available, or are
incapable of performing the particular type of work involved, if so certified by the Contractor and
approved by the Municipality. The Contractor may place no more than 3 of his regularly
employed non-resident executive and technical experts, who do not qualify as Illinois laborers, to
do work encompassed by this Contract during a period of excessive unemployment.
This provision applies to all labor, whether skilled, semi -skilled or. unskilled, whether manual or
non -manual.
16. COPIES OF DOCUMENTS
The number of copies of Contract and Bond required to be executed is as follows:
a)Two (2) original counterparts of the Contract documents will be required
to be executed.
17. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
The Contractor, in signing his Bid on the whole or on any portion of the work, shall conform to
the following requirements:
A Bid signed by an than
individual represented in the idu
have attachedthereto individual power of attorney evidencing uthorty to sign the Bid inthe nameof the
person for whom it is signed.
A bid signed for a partnership shall be signed by all of the partners or by an attorney-in-fact. If
signed by an attorney-in-fact, there shall be attached to the Bid a power of attorney evidencing
authority to sign the bid, executed by the partners.
A bid signed for a corporation, shall have the correct corporate name thereof and the signature
of the President or other authorized officer of the corporation manually written below the
corporate name.
If such Bid is manually signed by an official other than the President of the Corporation, a
certified copy of a resolution of the board of directors evidencing the authority of such official to
sign the Bid should be attached to it. Such Bid shall also bear the attesting signature of the
Secretary of the corporation and the impression of the corporate seal.
The Contract shall be deemed as have been awarded when formal notice of award shall have
been duly served upon the intended awardee.
18. NON -DISCRIMINATING:
The Vendor, its employees and subcontractors, agrees not to commit unlawful discrimination
and agrees to comply with applicable provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S. Civil
Rights Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act, and rules applicable to each.
19. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:
There is no employee/employer relationship between the CONTRACTOR and the VILLAGE.
CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and not the VILLAGE'S employee for all
purposes, including, but not limited to, the application of the Fair Labors Standards Act
minimum wage and overtime payments, Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social
Security Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the Worker's Compensation Act (820 ILCS
305/1, et seq). The VILLAGE will not (i) provide any form of insurance coverage, including
but not limited to health, worker's compensation, professional liability insurance, or other
employee benefits, or (ii) deduct any taxes or related items from the monies paid to
CONTRACTOR. The performance of the services described herein shall not be construed as
creating any joint employment relationship between the CONTRACTOR and the VILLAGE,
and the VILLAGE is not and will not be liable for any obligations incurred by the
CONTRACTOR, including but not limited to unpaid minimum wages and/or overtime
premiums, nor does there exist an agency relationship or partnership between the VILLAGE
and the CONTRACTOR.
20. ASST_ G_ NMENT
Neither the VILLAGE nor the CONTRACTOR shall assign or transfer any rights or obligations
under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
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21. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois as to interpretation,
performance and enforcement. The forum for resolving any disputes concerning the parties'
respective performance or failure to perform under this Agreement shall be the Circuit Court
for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois.
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Section ® Specifications
Public Works Building Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abaatement
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART1 - GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................1
1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK..................................................................................................................1
AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS........................................................1
1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK............................................................................................................................1
1.1.3 RELATED WORK................................................................................................................................1
1.1.4 TASKS..................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.5 ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES..........................................................................2
1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY...................................................................................................................2
1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL...............................................................................................................2
1.4 DEFINITIONS..........................................................................................................................................3
1.4.1 GENERAL....................................................................................................................................
1.4.2 GLOSSARY..........................................................................................................................................3
STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS............................................................................10
1.4.3 REFERENCED
1.5 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS ......................................................................................11
APPLICABILITY OF CODES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS
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1.5.1 GENERAL
1.5.2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY...................................................................................................11
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1.5.3 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................
1.5.4 STATE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................12
1.5.5 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................12
1.5.6 STANDARDS.....................................................................................................................................12
1.5.7 EPA GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS........................................................................................................13
1.5.8 NOTICES............................................................................................................................................13
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1.9 DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES
1.9.1 DESCRIPTION
1.9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.9.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES TO THE PDF AND WIEDF
1.9.4 PERSONNEL DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (PDF)
1.9.5 WASTEIEQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (W/EDF)
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1.5.9 PERMITSILICENSES.........................................................................................................................13
1.5.10 POSTING AND FILING OF REGULATIONS...................................................................................13
1.5.11 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES.........................................................................................
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1.5.12 SITE SECURITY..............................................................................................................................14
1.5.13 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND ARRANGEMENTS.................:..............................................14
1.5.14 PRE -CONSTRUCTION MEETING..................................................................................................15
1.6 PROJECT COORDINATION...............................................................................................................16
1.6.1 PERSONNEL....................................................................................................................................16
1.7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION............................................................................................................17
1.7.1 GENERAL - RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM................................................................17
PROTECTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR.........................................................17
1.7.2 RESPIRATORY
1.7.3 SELECTION AND USE OF RESPIRATORS.....................................................................................17
1.7.4 MINIMUM RESPIRATORY PROTECTION........................................................................................17
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PINION..........................................................................................................18
1.7.5 MEDICAL WRITTEN OPINION._ .................................................................... ..................................
1.7.6 RESPIRATOR FIT TEST...................................................................................................................18
1.7.7 RESPIRATOR FIT CHECK...............................................................................................................18
1.7.8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF RESPIRATORS............................................................................18
1.8 WORKER PROTECTION......................................................................................................................18
1.8.1 TRAINING OF ABATEMENT PERSONNEL.....................................................................................18
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1.8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................19
1.8.4 REGULATED AREA ENTRY PROCEDURE.....................................................................................19
1.8.5 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE................................................................................................19
1.8.6 REGULATED AREA REQUIREMENTS......................................................................
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1.9 DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES
1.9.1 DESCRIPTION
1.9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.9.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES TO THE PDF AND WIEDF
1.9.4 PERSONNEL DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (PDF)
1.9.5 WASTEIEQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (W/EDF)
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1.9.6 WASTE/EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
PART 2 - PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ....................
2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.....................................................
2.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL ABATEMENT PROJECTS)
2.1.2 NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM ........................
2.1.3 DESIGN AND LAYOUT..............................................................
2.1.4 NEGATIVE AIR MACHINES (NEPA UNITS) ..............................
2.1.5 PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL......................................................
.2.2 CONTAINMENT BARRIERS AND COVERINGS IN THE REGULATED AREA..................................27
2.2.1 GENERAL..........
2.2.3 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA.......................
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2.2.4 CRITICAL BARRIERS.................................................................................................................
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2.2.5 SECONDARY BARRIERS: ................................................................ ....... ............ * .... * ........ ... ' 28
ARRIERS:...............................................................................................................28
2.2.6 EXTENSION OF THE REGULATED AREA......................................................................................28
2.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING.................................................................
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2.3.1 GENERAL ......................................
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2.3.2 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING BY CONTRACTOR CPIHICIH.................................29
2.4 ASBESTOS HAZARD ABATEMENT PLAN ......................
2.5 SUBMITTALS ...... .:................................. ..... ............. ...... .... .......
2.5.1 PRE -START MEETING SUBMITTALS .................................
2.5.2 SUBMITTALS DURING ABATEMENT ..................................
2.5.3 SUBMITTALS AT COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT............
PART3 - EXECUTION .............................................................. ......
3.1 PRE -ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES ...............................................
3.1.1 PRE -ABATEMENT MEETING ..............................................
3.1.2 PRE -ABATEMENT INSPECTIONS AND PREPARATIONS
3.1.3 PRE -ABATEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS
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3.2 REGULATED AREA PREPARATIONS................................................................................................34
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3.2.1 OSHA DANGER SIGNS.................................................................................................
3.2.2 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA...........................
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3.2.3 SHUT DOWN -LOCK OUT ELECTRICAL.......................................
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3.2.4 SHUT DOWN - LOCK OUT HVAC
3.4.1 GENERAL
3.5 PROJECT DECONTAMINATION
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3.5 .1 GENERAL
3.5.2 REGULATED AREA CLEARANCE...................................................................................................38
3.5.3 WORK DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................38
3.5.4 PRE -DECONTAMINATION CONDITIONS
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3.5.5 CLEANING:
3.2.5 SANITARY FACILITIES.....................................................................................................................35
3.2.7 PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEALING OFF......................................................................................35
3.2.8 CRITICAL BARRIERS.......................................................................................................................35
3.2.10 PRE -CLEANING MOVABLE OBJECTS.........................................................................................35
3.2.11 PRE -CLEANING FIXED OBJECTS.............................................................................
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SURFACES IN THE REGULATED AREA...........................................................36
3.2.12 PRE -CLEANING
3.2.13 EXTENSION OF THE REGULATED AREA........:..........................................................................36
OF CLASS 11 FLOORING; ROOFING; AND TRANSITE MATERIALS:
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3.3 REMOVAL
3.3.1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................................36
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ATERIALS:........................................................................................37
3.3.2 REMOVAL OF FLOORING MATERIALS: ..... ..................................................................................
3.3.3 REMOVAL OF MASTIC.....................................................................................................................37
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ATERIAL:....................................................................................37
3.4 DISPOSAL OF CLASS 11 WASTE MATERIAL: . .......................................... *" ... * .......
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3.4.1 GENERAL
3.5 PROJECT DECONTAMINATION
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3.5 .1 GENERAL
3.5.2 REGULATED AREA CLEARANCE...................................................................................................38
3.5.3 WORK DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................38
3.5.4 PRE -DECONTAMINATION CONDITIONS
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3.5.5 CLEANING:
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3.6 VISUAL INSPECTION AND AIR CLEARANCE TESTING...................................................................39
3.6.1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................................39
3.6.2 VISUAL INSPECTION........................................................................................................................39
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3.6.4 FINAL AIR CLEARANCE PROCEDURES................................................................................... .-
3.7 ABATEMENT CLOSEOUT AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE..................................................40
3.7.1 COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT WORK
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3.7.2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION BY CONTRACTOR ........ ............ :
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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK
1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Drawings, general provisions of the contract, including general and
supplementary conditions and other Division 01 specifications, shall apply to the
work of this section. The contract documents show the work to be done under
the contract and related requirements and conditions impacting the project.
Related requirements and conditions include applicable codes and regulations,
notices and permits, existing site conditions and restrictions on use of the site,
requirements for partial owner occupancy during the work, coordination with
other work and the phasing of the work. In the event the Asbestos Abatement
Contractor discovers a conflict in the contract documents and/or requirements or
codes, the conflict must be brought to the immediate attention of the Contracting
Officer for resolution. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap in the requirements,
the most stringent shall apply.
1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK
A. Below is a brief description of the estimated quantities of asbestos flooring
materials to be abated. These quantities are for informational purposes only and
are based on the best information available at the time of the specification
preparation. The Contractor shall satisfy himself as the actual quantities to be
abated. Nothing in this section may be interpreted as limiting the extent of work
otherwise required by this contract and related documents.
B. Removal, clean-up and disposal of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) flooring
in an appropriate regulated area in the following approximate quantities:
( 1,800 ) square feet of flooring and mastic for rooms designated Nos. 104, 105,
106, 108, 109, and 110 as shown on drawing A2.
C. Removal, clean-up and disposal of floor tile that does not contain asbestos,
approximately 600 square feet, for rooms designated part of the Tool Room
No.107 and the Water Meter Repair Shop No. 113.
1.1.3 RELATED WORK
A. Section not used.
1.1.4 TASKS
The work tasks are summarized briefly as follows:
A. Pre -abatement eSsubm ttal g pre-abatapprovals,ent egulatedtinarea 'preparations, (
notifications, permits,
emergency procedures arrangements, and Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plans
for asbestos abatement work.
B. Abatement activities including removal, encapsulation, enclosure, clean-up and
disposal of ACM waste, recordkeeping, security, monitoring, and inspections.
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C. Cleaning and decontamination activities including final visual inspection, air
monitoring and certification of decontamination.
1.1.5 ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES
A. The Contractor and Contractor's personnel shall cooperate fully with the Owner's
representative/consultant to facilitate efficient use of buildings and areas within
building. The Contractor shall art pein ompl anork in ce with nwith
ylall app cable
specifications, drawings, p 9 plan and
al regulations and requirements.
Federal, State and Loc
isting facilities in the building strictly within the
B. The Contractor shall use the ex
uments. The drawings will show the limits of
limits indicated in contract doc
regulated areas; the placement of decontamination facilities; the temporary
location of bagged waste ACM; the path of transport to outside the building; and
ation from
on d awn gs shall be secured inrage rwriting from ea. Any 'the owner's representative,
epresenements shown
tative,
1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY
The quantities and locations of ACM as indicated on the drawings and the extent
of work included in this section are estimated which are limited by the physical
constraints imposed by occupancy of the building and accessibility to ACM.
Accordingly, minor variations (+/- 5%) in quantities of ACM within the regulated
area are considered as having no impact on contract price and time
requirements of this contract. Where additional work is required beyond the
above variation, the contractor shall provide unit prices for newly discovered
ACM and those prices shall be used for additional work required under the
contractor.
1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL
If the Engineer or Owner's representative presents a verbal Stop Asbestos
Removal Order, the Contractor/Personnel shall immediately stop all asbestos
removal and maintain HEPA filtered negative pressure air flow the
containment and adequately wet any exposed ACM. If a verbal Stop Asbestos
Removal Order is issued, the Owner's representative shall follow-up with a
written order to the Contractor as soon as it is practicable. The Contractor shall
not resume any asbestos removal activity until authorized to do so in writing by
the Owner. A stop asbestos removal order may be issued at any time it is
conditions/activities are not within specification,
determined that abatement
regulatory requirements or that an imminent hazard exists to human health or the
environment. Work stoppage will continue until conditions have been corrected
to the satisfaction of the Owner. Standby time and costs for corrective actions
will be borne by the Contractor. The occurrence of any of the following events
shall be reported immediately by the Contractor's competent person to the
Engineer or Owner's representative using the most expeditious means (e.g.,
verbal or telephonic), followed up with written notification to the Contracting
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Officer as soon as practical. The Contractor shall immediately stop asbestos
removal/disturbance activities and initiate fiber reduction activities:
A. Airborne PCM analysis results equal to or greater than 0.01 f/cc outside a
regulated area or>0.05 f/cc inside a regulated area;
B. breach or break in regulated area containment barrier(s);
C. less than —0.02" WCG pressure in the regulated area;
D. serious injury/death at the site;
E. fire/safety emergency at the site;
F. respiratory protection system failure;
G. power failure or loss of wetting agent; or
H. any visible emissions observed outside the regulated area.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 GENERAL
Definitions and explanations here are neither complete nor exclusive of all terms
used in the contract documents, but are general for the work to the extent they
are not stated more explicitly in another element of the contract documents.
Drawings must be recognized as diagrammatic in nature and not completely
descriptive of the requirements indicated therein.
1.4.2 GLOSSARY
Abatement - Procedures to control fiber release from asbestos -containing
materials. Includes removal, encapsulation, enclosure, demolition, and renovation
activities related to asbestos containing materials (ACM).
Aerosol - Solid or liquid particulate suspended in air.
Adequately wet - Sufficiently mixed or penetrated with liquid to prevent the
release of particulates. if visible emissions are observed coming from the ACM,
then that material has not been adequately wetted.
Aggressive method - Removal or disturbance of building material by sanding,
abrading, grinding, or other method that breaks, crumbles, or disintegrates intact
ACM.
Aggressive sampling - EPA AHERA defined clearance sampling method
tlrb and
using
air moving equipment such as fans and leaf blowers to aggressively disturb
maintain in the air residual fibers after abatement.
AHERA - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. Asbestos regulations for
schools issued in 1987.
Aircell - Pipe or duct insulation made of corrugated cardboard which contains
asbestos.
Air monitoring - The process of measuring the fiber content of a known volume
of air collected over a specified period of time. The NIOSH 7400 Method, Issue 2
is used to determine the fiber levels in air. For personal
CM n an ample NIOSH Method
s and clearance
air testing using Phase Contrast Microscopy ( )
0 s ng a best sThe AHERA TEM analysis mayed when it is necessary to s fibers
counted
be ued fo
beir background, area
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samples and clearance samples when required by this specification, or at the
discretion of the VPIH/CIH as appropriate.
Air sample filter - The filter used to collect fibers which are then counted. The
filter is made of mixed cellulose ester membrane for PCM (Phase Contrast
Microscopy) and polycarbonate for TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy)
Amended water - Water to which a surfactant (wetting agent) has been added
to increase the penetrating ability of the liquid.
Asbestos - Includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos,
anohlite asbestos, have
beencheactinolite asbestos,d
m cally treated or altered Asbestos also includes PACK mineraI asany of thesehat defined
below.
Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan (AHAP) - Asbestos work procedures
required to be submitted by the contractor before work begins.
Asbestos -containing material (ACM) - Any material containing more than one
percent of asbestos.
Asbestos contaminated elements (ACE) - Building elements such as ceilings,
walls, lights, or ductwork that are contaminated with asbestos.
Asbestos -contaminated soil (ACS) — Soil found in the work area or in adjacent
areas such as crawlspaces or pipe tunnels which is contaminated with asbestos -
containing material debris and cannot be easily separated from the material.
Asbestos -containing waste (ACw) material - Asbestos -containing material or
asbestos contaminated objects requiring disposal.
Asbestos Project Monitor — Some states require that any person conducting
asbestos abatement clearance inspections and clearance air sampling be licensed
as an asbestos project monitor.
Asbestos waste decontamination facility, - A system consisting of drum/bag
washing facilities and a temporary storage aea for cleaned containers of asbestos
waste. Used as the exit for waste and equipment leaving the regulated area. In an
emergency, it may be used to evacuate personnel.
Authorized person - Any person authorized by the VA, the Contractor, or
government agency and required by work duties to be present in regulated
areas.
Authorized visitor - Any person approved by the VA; the contractor; or an
government agency representative having jurisdiction over the regulated area
(e.g., OSHA, Federal and State EPAO..
Barrier - Any surface the isolates the regulated area and inhibits fiber migration
from the regulated area.
Containment Barrier - An airtight barrier consisting of walls, floors, andlor
ceilings of sealed plastic sheeting which surrounds and seals the outer perimeter
of the regulated area.
Critical Barrier - The barrier responsible for isolating the regulated area from
adjacent spaces, typically constructed of plastic sheeting secured in place at
openings such as doors, windows, or any other opening into the regulated area.
Primary Barrier — Plastic barriers placed over critical barriers and exposed
directly to abatement work.
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Secondary Barrier - Any additional plastic barriers used to isolate and provide
protection from debris during abatement work.
Breathing zone - The hemisphere forward of the shoulders with a radius of
about 150 - 225 mm (6 - 9 inches) from the worker's nose.
Bridging encapsulant - An encapsulant that forms a layer on the surface of the
ACM.
Building/facility owner — The legal entity, including .a lessee, which exercises
control over management and recordkeeping functions relating to a building
and/or facility in which asbestos activities take place.
Bulk testing - The collection and analysis of suspect asbestos containing
materials.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) - A person certified in the comprehensive
practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Class I asbestos work - Activities involving the removal of Thermal System
Insulation (TSI) and surfacing ACM and Presumed Asbestos Containing Material
(PACM).
Class 11 asbestos work - Activities involving the removal of ACM which is not
thermal system insulation or surfacing material. This includes, but is not limited
to, the removal of asbestos -containing wallboard, floor tile and sheeting, roofing
and siding shingles, and construction mastic.
Clean room/Changing room -An uncontaminated room having facilities for the
storage of employee's street clothing and uncontaminated materials and
equipment.
Clearance sample - The final air sample taken after all asbestos work has been
done and visually inspected. Performed by the VA's professional industrial
hygiene consultant/Certified Industrial Hygienist (VPIH/CIH).
Closely resemble - The major workplace conditions which have contributed to
the levels of historic asbestos exposure, are no more protective than conditions
of the current workplace.
Competent person - In addition to the definition in 29 CFR 1926.32(f), one who
is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting
the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has the authority to
take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, as specified in 29 CFR
1926.32(f); in addition, for Class I and II work who is specially trained in a
training course which meets the criteria of EPA's Model Accreditation Plan (40
CFR 763) for supervisor.
Contractor's Professional Industrial Hygienist (CPTH/CIH) - The asbestos
abatement contractor's industrial hygienist. The industrial hygienist must meet
the qualification requirements of a PIH and may be a certified industrial hygienist
(CIH).
Count - Refers to the fiber count or the average number of fibers greater than
five microns in length with a length -to -width (aspect) ratio of at least 3 to 1, per
cubic centimeter of air.
Crawlspace — An area which can be found either in or adjacent to the work
area. This area has limited access and egress and may contain asbestos
materials and/or asbestos contaminated soil.
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Decontamination area/unit - An enclosed area adjacent to and connected to
the regulated area and consisting of an equipment room, shower room, and
clean room, which is used for the decontamination of workers, materials, and
equipment that are contaminated with asbestos.
Demolition - The wrecking or taking out of any load -supporting structural
member and any related razing, removing, or stripping of asbestos products.
VA Total — means a building or substantial part of the building is completely
removed, torn or knocked down, bulldozed, flattened, or razed, including removal
of building debris.
Disposal bag - Typically 6 mil thick sift -proof, dustproof, leak -tight container
used to package and transport asbestos waste from regulated areas to the
approved landfill. Each bag/container must be labeled/marked in accordance
with EPA, OSHA and DOT requirements.
Disturbance - Activities that disrupt the matrix of ACM or PACM, crumble or
pulverize ACM or PACM, or generate visible debris from ACM or PACM.
Disturbance includes cutting away small amounts of ACM or PACM, no greater
than the amount that can be contained in one standard sized glove bag or waste
bag in order to access a building component. In no event shall the amount of
ACM or PACM so disturbed exceed that which can be contained in one glove
bag or disposal bag which shall not exceed 60 inches in length or width.
Drum - A rigid, impermeable container made of cardboard fiber, plastic, or metal
which can be sealed in order to be sift -proof, dustproof, and leak -tight.
Employee exposure - The exposure to airborne asbestos that would occur if the
employee were not wearing respiratory protection equipment.
Encapsulant - A material that surrounds or embeds asbestos fibers in an
adhesive matrix and prevents the release of fibers.
Encapsulation - Treating ACM with an encapsulant.
Enclosure - The
construction
ermanent barrier
aro nd ACM t control therelease of asbestos (fibers from lthematerial and also
eliminate access to the material.
Equipment room - A contaminated room located within the decontamination
area that is supplied with impermeable bags or containers for the disposal of
contaminated protective clothing and equipment.
Fiber - A particulate form of asbestos, 5 microns or longer, with a length to width
(aspect) ratio of at least 3 to 1.
Fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) - Abbreviation for fibers per cubic
centimeter, used to describe the level of asbestos fibers in air.
Filter - Media used in respirators, vacuums, or other machines to remove
particulate from air.
Firestopping - Material used to close the open parts of a structure in order to
prevent a fire from spreading.
Friable asbestos containing material - Any material containing more than one
(1) percent or asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix
A, Subpart F, 40 CFR 6,section 1,reduced to Polarized
Light
hand coessuhat, when dry,
can be crumbled, pulverized,or
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Glovebag - Not more than a 60 x 60 inch impervious plastic bag -like enclosure
affixed around an asbestos -containing material, with glove -like appendages
through which materials and tools may be handled.
High efficiency particulate air (NEPA) filter — per
of all mono -dispersed
ASHRAll MERV 17 filter
capable of trapping and retaining at least 99.97 per
particles of 0.3 micrometers in diameter.
HEPA vacuum - Vacuum collection equipment equipped with a HEPA filter
system capable of collecting and retaining asbestos fibers.
Homogeneous area - An area of surfacing, thermal system insulation or
miscellaneous ACM that is uniform in color, texture and date of application.
HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Industrial hygienist (IH) - A professional qualified by education, training, and
experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and develop controls for occupational
health hazards. Meets definition requirements of the American Industrial Hygiene
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Association (AIHA). person working under the
Industrial hygienist technician (IH Technician) - A
direction of an IH or CIH who has special training, experience, certifications and
licenses required for the industrial hygiene work assigned. Some states require
that an industrial hygienist technician conducting asbestos abatement clearance
inspection and clearance air sampling be licensed as an asbestos project monitor.
Intact - The ACM has not crumbled, been pulverized, or otherwise deteriorated so
that the asbestos is no longer likely to be bound with its matrix.
Lockdown - Applying encapsulant, after a final visual inspection, on all abated
surfaces at the conclusion of ACM removal prior to removal of critical barriers.
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - EPA's
rule to control emissions of asbestos to the environment (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart
M). by which
Negative initial exposure assessment A demonraiio{hat employer
exposure
complies with the criteria in 29 CFR 1926.1101 (f)( )(iii),
during an operation is expected to be consistently below the PELs.
Negative pressure - Air pressure which is lower than the surrounding area,
created by exhausting air from a sealed regulated area through HEPA equipped
filtration units. OSHA requires maintaining -0.02" water column gauge inside the
negative pressure enclosure.
Negative pressure respirator - A respirator in which the air pressure inside the
facepiece is negative during inhalation relative to the air pressure outside the
respirator facepiece.
Non -friable ACM - Material that contains more than 1 percent asbestos but
cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
Organic vapor cartridge - The type of cartridge used on air purifying respirators
to remove organic vapor hazardous air contaminants.
Outside air - The air outside buildings and structures, including, but not limited
to, the air under a bridge or in an open ferry dock.
Ownerloperator — Village of Oak Brook
Penetrating encapsulant - Encapsulant that is absorbed into the ACM matrix
without leaving a surface layer.
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) — equipment designed to protect user
from injury and/or specific job hazard. Such equipment may include protective
clothing, hard hats, safety glasses, and respirators.
Personal samplingimonitoring - Representative air samples obtained in the
breathing zone for one or workers within the regulated area using a filter cassette
and a calibrated air sampling pump to determine asbestos exposure.
Permissible exposure limit (PEL) - The level of exposure OSHA allows for an 8
hour time weighted average. For asbestos fibers, the eight '(8) hour time
weighted average PEL is 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter (0.1 f/cc) of air and the
30 -minute Excursion Limit is 1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter (1 f/cc).
Pipe Tunnel — An area, typically located adjacent to mechanical spaces or boiler
rooms in which the pipes servicing the heating system in the building are routed
to allow the pipes to access heating elements. These areas may contain
asbestos pipe insulation, asbestos fittings, or asbestos -contaminated soil.
Polarized light microscopy (PLM) - Light microscopy using dispersion staining
techniques and refractive indices to identify and quantify the type(s) of asbestos
present in a bulk sample.
Polyethylene sheeting - Strong plastic barrier material 4 to 6 mils thick, semi-
transparent, flame retardant per NFPA 241.
Positiveinegative fit check - A method of verifying the seal of a facepiece
then
respirator by temporarily occluding the filters and breathing in (inhaling) a
temporarily occluding the exhalation valve and breathing out (exhaling) while
checking for inward or outward leakage of the respirator respectively.
Presumed ACM (PACM) - Thermal system insulation, surfacing, and flooring
material installed in buildings prior to 1981. If the building owner has actual
knowledge, or should have known through the exercise of due diligence that
other materials are ACM, they too must be treated as PACM. The designation of
PACM may be rebutted pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.1101 (b).
Professional IH - An IH who meets the definition requirements of AIHA; meets
the definition requirements of OSHA as a ,Competent Personct 29 R
1926.1101 (b); has completed two specialized EPA app
rovedmanagement and supervision of asbestos abatement projects; has formal
training in respiratory protection and waste disposal; and has a minimum of four
projects of similar complexity with this project of which at least three projects
serving as the supervisory IH. The PIH may be either the VA's PIH (VPIH) of
Contractor's PIH (CPTH/CIH).
Project designer - A person who has successfully completed the training
requirements for an asbestos abatement project designer as required by 40 CFR
763 Appendix C, Part I; (13)(5).
Assigned Protection factor - A value assigned by OSHA/NIOSH to indicate the
expected protection provided by each respirator class, when the respirator is
properly selected and worn correctly. The number indicates the reduction of
exposure level from outside to inside the respirator facepiece.
Qualitative fit test (QLFT) - A fit test using a challenge material that can be
sensed by the wearer if leakage in the respirator occurs.
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Quantitative fit test (QNFT) - A fit test using a challenge material which is
quantified outside and inside the respirator thus allowing the determination of the
actual fit factor.
Regulated area - An area established by the employer to demarcate where
Class I, II, and III asbestos work is conducted, and any adjoining area where
debris and waste from such asbestos work may accumulate; and a work area
within which airborne concentrations of asbestos exceed, or there is a
reasonable possibility they may exceed the PEL.
Regulated ACM (RACM) - Friable ACM; Category I non -friable ACM that has
become friable; Category I non -friable ACM that will be or has been subjected to
sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading or; Category It non -friable
A oMthat has areduced to
high probability of becoming or has become crumbled, pulverized,
powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course of the
demolition or renovation operation.
Removal - All operations where ACM, PACM and/or RACM is taken out or
stripped from structures or substrates, including demolition operations.
Renovation - Altering a facility or one or more facility components in any way,
including the stripping or removal of asbestos from a facility component which
does not involve demolition activity.
Repair - overhauling, rebuilding, reconstructing, or reconditioning of structures
or substrates, including encapsulation or other repair of ACM or PACM attached
to structures or substrates.
Shower room - The portion of the PDF where personnel shower before leaving
the regulated area.
Supplied air respirator (SAR) - A respiratory protection system that supplies
minimum Grade D respirable air per ANSI/Compressed Gas Association
Commodity Specification for Air, G-7.1-1989.
Surfacing ACM - A material containing more than 1 percent asbestos that is
sprayed, troweled on or otherwise applied to surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing
and other purposes.
Surfactant - A chemical added to water to decrease water's surface tension thus
making it more penetrating into ACM.
Thermal system ACM - A material containing more than 1 percent asbestos
applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts, or other structural
components to prevent heat loss or gain.
TEM A microscopy method that can
Transmission electron microscopy ( ) -
identify and count asbestos fibers.
Visible emissions - Any emissions, which are visually detectable without the aid
of instruments, coming from ACM/PACM/RACM/ACS or ACM waste material.
Waste/Equipment decontamination facility (W/EDF) — The area in which
equipment is rat on- Any tow before
or operator val rom the whose actlated area.
orprocess produces
Waste generator -Any p
asbestos -containing waste material.
Waste shipment record - The shipping document, required to be originated and
signed by the waste generator, used to track and substantiate the disposition of
asbestos -containing waste material.
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Wet cleaning - The process of thoroughly eliminating, by wet methods, any
asbestos contamination from surfaces or objects.
1.4.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS
The following acronyms or abbreviations as referenced in contract/ specification
documents are defined to mean the associated names. Names and addresses
may be subject to change.
A. AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association
2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-849-8888
B. ANSI American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
212-354-3300
C. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
1916 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-299-5400
D. CFR Code of Federal Regulations
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20420
F. CGA Compressed Gas Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
703-979-0900
G. CS Commercial Standard of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST)
U. S. Department of Commerce
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20420
H. EPA Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
202-382-3949
NEC National Electrical Code (by NFPA)
J. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer's Association
2101 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
K. NFPA National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
800-344-3555
L. NIOSH National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226
513-533-8236
M. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
N. UL Underwriters Laboratory
333 Pfingsten Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
312-272-8800
1.5 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS
1.5.1 GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF CODES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS
A. All work under this contract shall be done in strict accordance with all applicable
Federal, State, and local regulations, standards and codes governing asbestos
abatement, and any other trade work done in conjunction with the abatement.
All applicable codes, regulations and standards are adopted into this
specification and will have the same force and effect as this specification.
B. The most recent edition of any relevant regulation, standard, document or code
shall be in effect. Where conflict among the requirements or with these
specifications exists, the most stringent requirement(s) shall be utilized.
C. Copies of all standards, regulations, codes and other applicable documents,
including this eiccl'' specification
hose listed in Section 1.5 shall be le at
area of he worker decontamination system
the worksite heclean change
1.5.2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
The Asbestos Abatement Contractor (Contractor) shall assume full responsibility
and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local
regulations related to any and all aspects of the asbestos abatement project. The
Contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining training, accreditations,
medical exams, medical records, personal protective equipment (PPE) including
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respiratory protection including respirator fit testing, as required by applicable
Federal, State and Local regulations. The Contractor shall hold the Village of
Oak Brook and its consultants harmless for any Contractor's failure to comply
with any applicable work, packaging, transporting, disposal, safety, health, or
environmental requirement on the part of himself, his employees, or his
subcontractors. The Contractor will incur all costs of the CPIH/CIH, including all
sampts to
ssure
requiirlementslelated tosfailure toacomply with compliance
the regulations Ot
ate
applicable e tothe
work.
1.5.3 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Federal requirements which govern some aspect of asbestos abatement include,
but are not limited to, the following regulations.
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
1. Title 29 CFR 1926.1101 - Construction Standard for Asbestos
2. Title 29 CFR 1910.132 - Personal Protective Equipment
3. Title 29 CFR 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection
4. Title 29 CFR 1926 - Construction Industry Standards
5. Title 29 CFR 1910.20 - Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
6. Title 29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication
7. Title 29 CFR 1910.151 - Medical and First Aid
B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
1. 40 CFR 61 Subpart A and M (Revised Subpart B) - National Emission
Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants - Asbestos.
2. 40 CFR 763.80 - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
C. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Title 49 CFR 100 - 185 — Transportation
1.5.4 STATE REQUIREMENTS
State requirements that apply to the asbestos abatement work, disposal,
clearance, etc..
15.5 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
If local requirements are more stringent than federal or state standards, the local
standards are to be followed.
1.5.6 STANDARDS
A. Standards which govern asbestos abatement activities include, but are not
limited to, the following:
1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z9.2-79 - Fundamentals
Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems Z88.2 -
Practices for Respiratory Protection.
2. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 586-90 - UL Standard for Safety of HEPA
filter Units, 7th Edition.
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B. Standards which govern encapsulation work include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
C. Standards which govern the fire and safety concerns in abatement work include,
but are not limited to, the following:
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 241 - Standard for Safeguarding
Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations.
2. NFPA 701 - Standard Methods for Fire Tests f& Flame Resistant Textiles
and Film.
3. NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code
1.5.7 EPA GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
A. EPA guidance documents which discuss asbestos abatement work activities are
listed below. These documents are made part of this section by reference. EPA
publications can be ordered from (800) 424-9065.
B. Guidance for Controlling ACM in Buildings (Purple Book) EPA 56015-85-024
C. Asbestos Waste Management Guidance EPA 530 -SW -85-007
D. A Guide to Respiratory Protection for the Asbestos Abatement Industry EPA -560 -
OPTS -86-001
E. Guide to Managing Asbestos in Place (Green Book) TS 799 20T July 1990
1.5.8 NOTICES
A. State and Local agencies: Send written notification as required by state and local
regulations including the local fire department prior to beginning any work on
ACM as follows:
B. Copies of notifications shall be submitted to the Owner for the facility's records in
the same time frame notification are given to EPA, State, and Local authorities.
1.5.9 PERMITSILICENSES
requir
A perform asbestos aalba abatement rwork as and v required by Federal, State, d permits and licenses
The conactor andro al
regulations.
1.5.10 POSTING AND FILING OF REGULATIONS
A. Maintain two (2) copies of applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Post
one copy of each at the regulated area where workers will have daily access to
the regulations and keep another copy in the Contractor's office.
1.5.11 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Prior to commencement of work:
A. Notify occupants adjacent to regulated areas of project dates and requirements
for relocation, if needed. Arrangements must be made prior to starting work for
relocation of desks, files, equipments andpersonal possessions to avoid
unauthorized access into the regulated area. Note: Notification of adjacent
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personnel is required by OSHA in 29 CFR 1926.1101 (k) to prevent
unnecessary or unauthorized access to the regulated area.
1.5.12 SITE SECURITY
A. Regulated area access is to be restricted only to authorized, trained/accredited
and protected personnel. These may include the Contractor's employees,
employees of Subcontractors, Owner's employees and representatives, State
and local inspectors, and any other designated individuals. A list of authorized
personnel shall be established prior to commencing the project and be posted in
the clean room of the decontamination unit.
B. Entry into the regulated area by unauthorized individuals shall be reported
immediately to the Competent Person by anyone observing the entry. The
Competent person shall immediately notify the Owner's representative.
clean
om of the decontamination
C. A log book shall
Anyone who enters ethe aregulated arentained in a must recoord their name, affiliation, time in,
and time out for each entry.
D. Access to the regulated area shall be through of a critical barrier doorway. All
other access (doors, windows, hallways, etc.) shall be sealed or locked to
prevent entry to or exit from the regulated area. The only exceptions for this
requirement are the waste/equipment load -out area which shall be sealed except
during the removal of containerized asbestos waste from the regulated area, and
emergency exits. Emergency exits shall not be locked from the inside; however,
they shall be sealed with poly sheeting and taped until needed.
E. The Contractor's Competent Person shall control site security during abatement
operations in order to isolate work in progress and protect adjacent personnel. A
24 hour security system shall be provided at the entrance to the regulated area
to assure that all entrants are logged in/out and that only authorized personnel
are allowed entrance.
F. The Contractor will have the Owner's assistance in notifying adjacent personnel
of the presence, location and quantity of ACM in the regulated area and
enforcement of restricted access by the VA's employees.
G. The regulated area shall be locked during non -working hours and secured by the
Owner.
1.5.13 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND ARRANGEMENTS
A. An Emergency Action Plan shall be developed prior to commencing abatement
activities and shall be agreed to by the Contractor and the Owner. The Plan shall
meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38 (a);(b).
B. Emergency procedures shall be in written form and prominently posted inthe
to
the
clean room and equipment room of the decontamination unit. Everyone, pri
entering the regulated area, must read and sign these procedures to
acknowledge understanding of the regulated area layout, location of emergency
exits and emergency procedures.
C. Emergency planning shall include written notification of police, fire, and
emergency medical personnel of planned abatement activities; work schedule;
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layout of regulated area; and access to the regulated area, particularly barriers
that may affect response capabilities.
D. Emergency planning shall include consideration of fire, explosion, hazardous
atmospheres, electrical hazards, slips/trips and falls, confined spaces, and heat
stress illness. Written procedures for response to emergency situations shall be
developed and employee training in procedures shall be provided.
E. Employees shall be trained in regulated area/site evacuation procedures in the
event of workplace emergencies.
1. For non life-threatening situations - employees injured or otherwise
incapacitated shall decontaminate following exitinormng theregulatedwith
assistance from fellow workers, if necessary, before
area to obtain proper medical treatment.
2. For life-threatening injury or illness, worker decontamination shall take least
priority after measures to stabilize the injured worker, remove them from the
regulated area, and secure proper medical treatment.
F. Telephone numbers of any/all emergency response personnel shall be
prominently posted in the clean room, along with the location of the nearest
telephone.
G. The Contractor shall provide verification of first aid/CPR training for personnel
responsible for providing first aid/CPR. OSHA requires medical assistance within
3-4 minutes of a life-threatening injury/illness. Bloodborne Pathogen training
shall also be verified for those personnel required to provide first aid/CPR.
H. The Emergency Action Plan shall provide for a Contingency Plan in the event
that an incident occurs that may require the modification of the Asbestos Hazard
Abatement Plans during abatement. Such incidents include, but are not limited
to, fire; accident; power failure; negative pressure failure; and supplied air
system failure. The Contractor shall detail procedures to be followed in the event
of an incident assuring that asbestos abatement work is stopped and wetting is
continued until correction of the problem.
1.5.14 PRE -CONSTRUCTION MEETING
Prior to commencing the work, the Contractor shall meet with the Owner's
representative to present and review, as appropriate, the items following this
paragraph. The Contractor's Competent Person(s) who will be on-site shall
participate in the pre -construction meeting. The pre -construction meeting is to
discuss and determine procedures to be used during the project. At this meeting,
the Contractor shall provide:
A. Proof of Contractor licensing.
B. Proof the Competent Persons) is trained and accredited and approved for working
in this State. Verification of the experience of the Competent Person(s) shall also
be presented.
C. A list of all workers who will participate in the project, including experience and
verification of training and accreditation.
D. A list of and verification of training for all personnel who have current first aid/CPR
training. A minimum of one person per shift must have adequate training.
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E. Current medical written opinions for all personnel working on-site meeting the
requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101 (m).
F. Current fit -tests for all personnel wearing respirators on-site meeting the
requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101 (h) and Appendix C.
G. A copy of the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan. In these procedures, the
following information must be detailed, specific for this project.
1. Regulated area preparation procedures;
2. Notification requirements procedure of Contractor as required in 29 CFR
1926.1101 (d);
3. Decontamination area set-up/layout and decontamination procedures for
employees;
4. Abatement methods/procedures and equipment to be used;
5. Personal protective equipment to be used;
H. At this meeting the Contractor shall provide all submittals as required.
I. Procedures for handling, packaging and disposal of asbestos waste.
J. Emergency Action Plan and Contingency Plan Procedures.
1.6 PROJECT COORDINATION
The following are the minimum administrative and supervisory personnel
necessary for coordination of the work.
1.6.1 PERSONNEL
A. Administrative and supervisory personnel shall consist of a qualified Competent
Person(s) as defined by OSHA in the Construction Standards and the Asbestos
Construction
Standard. employees
sentaves
respons blefor compliance withthse specifications Contractor's
d ts
allothereappl cable
requirements.
B. Non -supervisory personnel shall consist of an adequate number of qualified
personnel to meet the schedule requirements of the project. Personnel shall
meet required qualifications. Personnel utilized on-site shall be pre -approved by
the Owner's representative. A request for approval shall be submitted for any
person to be employed during the project giving the person's name; social
security number; qualifications; accreditation card with color picture; Certificate of
Worker's Acknowledgment; and Affidavit of Medical Surveillance and Respiratory
Protection and current Respirator Fit Test.
C. Minimum qualifications for Contractor and assigned personnel are:
1. The Contractor has conducted within the last three (3) years, three (3)
projects of similar complexity and dollar value as this project; has not been
cited and penalized for serious violations of federal (and state as applicable)
EPA and OSHA asbestos regulations in the past three (3) years; has
adequate liability/occurrence insurance for asbestos work as required by the
state; is licensed in Illinois; has adequate and qualified personnel available to
complete the work; has comprehensive Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plans
for asbestos work; and has adequate materials, equipment and supplies to
perform the work.
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2. The Competent Person has four (4) years of abatement experience of which
two (2) years were as the Competent Person on the project; meets the OSHA
definition of a Competent Person; has been the Competent Person on two (2)
projects of similar size and complexity as this project within the past three (3)
years; has completed EPA AHERA/OSHA/State/Local training
requirements/accreditation(s) and refreshers; and has all required OSHA
documentation related to medical and respiratory protection.
3. The Abatement Personnel shall have completed the EPA AHERA/OSHA
abatement worker course; have training on the Asbestos Hazard Abatement
Plans of the Contractor; has one year of asbestos abatement experience
within the past three (3) years of similar size and complexity; has applicable
medical and respiratory protection documentation; and has certificate of
training/current refresher and State accreditation/license.
All personnel should be in compliance with OSHA construction safety training
as applicable and submit certification.
1.7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
1.7.1 GENERAL - RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
The Contractor shall develop and implement a written Respiratory Protection
Program (RPP) which is in compliance with the January 8, 1998 OSHA
requirements found at 29 CFR 1926.1101 and 29 CFR 1910.Subpart 1;134. All
respirators used must be NIOSH approved for asbestos abatement activities.
The written RPP shall, at a minimum, contain the basic requirements found at 29
CFR 1910.134 (c)(1)(i - ix) - Respiratory Protection Program.
1.7.2 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Respiratory Protection Program Coordinator (RPPC) must be identified and
shall have two (2) years experience coordinating RPP of similar size and
complexity. The RPPC must submit a signed statement attesting to the fact that
the program meets the above requirements.
1.7.3 SELECTION AND USE OF RESPIRATORS
The procedure for the selection and use of respirators must be submitted to the
Owner as part of the Contractor's qualifications. The procedure must written
clearly enough for workers to understand. A copy of the Respiratory Protection
Program must be available in the clean room of the decontamination unit for
reference by employees or authorized visitors.
1.7.4 MINIMUM RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Minimum respiratory protection shall be a half face, HEPA filtered, air purifying
respirator when fiber levels are maintained consistently at or below 0.1 f/cc. A
higher level of respiratory protection may be provided or required, depending on
fiber levels. Respirator selection shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR
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1926.1101 (h); Table 1, except as indicated in this paragraph. Abatement
personnel must have a respirator for their exclusive use.
1.7.5 MEDICAL WRITTEN OPINION physician or other
No employee shall be allowed to wear a respirator unless a
licensed health care professional has provided a written determination they are
qualifiedmedically
while
wearing wholebody impermeable garmentss of respirator p
and sub ected o heat orcold stress.
1.7.6 RESPIRATOR FIT TEST
fit
All personnel wearing respirators shall have a current qualitative/quantitatiendix
test which was conducted in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 (f) and App
A. Quantitative fit tests shall be done for PAPRs which have been put into a
motor/blower failure mode.
1.7.7 RESPIRATOR FIT CHECK
The Competent Person shall assure that the positive/negative pressure user seal
check is done each time the respirator is donned by an employee. Head
coverings must cover respirator head straps. Any situation that prevents an
effective face piece to face seal as evidenced by failure of a user seal check
shall preclude that person from wearing a respirator inside the regulated area
until resolution of the problem.
1.7.8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF RESPIRATORS
The Respiratory Protection Program Coordinator shall submit evidence and
documentation showing compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134 (h) Maintenance and
Care of Respirators.
1.7.9 SUPPLIED AIR SYSTEMS
If a supplied air system is used, the system shall meet all requirements of 29
CFR 1910.134 and the ANSI/Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Commodity
Specification for Air current requirements for Type 1 - Grade D breathing air. Low
pressure systems are not allowed to be used on asbestos abatement projects.
Supplied Air respirator use shall be in accordance with EPA/NIOSH publication
EPA -560 -OPTS -86-001 "A Guide to Respiratory Protection for the Asbestos
Abatement Industry". The competent person on site will be responsible for the
supplied air system to ensure the safety of the worker.
1.8 WORKER PROTECTION
1.8.1 TRAINING OF ABATEMENT PERSONNEL
Prior to beginning any abatement activity, all personnel shall be trained in
accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 (k)(9) and any additional State/Local
requirements. Training must include, at a minimum, the elements listed at 29
CFR 1926.1101 (k)(9)(viii). Training shall have been conducted by a third party,
EPA/State approved trainer meeting the requirements of EPA 40 CFR 763
Appendix C (AHERA MAP). Initial training certificates and current refresher and
accreditation proof must be submitted for each person working at the site.
1.8.2 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS shall
Medical examinations meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101 (m)
be provided for all personnel working in the regulated area, regardless of
exposure levels. A current physician's written opinion as required by 29 CFR
1926.1101 (m)(4) shall be provided for each person and shall include in the
medical opinion the person has been evaluated for working in a heat and cold
stress environment while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and is
able to perform the work without risk of material health impairment.
1.8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT foot coverings and any other
Provide whole body clothing, head coverings,
personal protective equipment as determined by conducting the hazard
assessment required by OSHA at 29 CFR 1910.132 (d). The Competent Person
shall ensure the integrity of personal protective equipment worn for the duration
of the project. Duct tape shall be used to secure all suit sleeves to wrists and to
secure foot coverings at the ankle. Worker protection shall meet the most
stringent requirements.
1.8.4 REGULATED AREA ENTRY PROCEDURE
The Competent Person shall ensure that each time workers enter the regulated
area they remove ALL street clothes in the clean room of the decontamination
unit and put on new disposable coveralls, head coverings, a clean respirator, and
then proceed through the shower room to the equipment room where they put on
non -disposable required personal protective equipment.
1.8.5 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE
The Competent Person shall require all personnel to adhere to following
decontamination procedures whenever they leave the regulated area.
A. When exiting the regulated area, remove all disposable PPE and dispose of in a
disposal bag provided in the regulated area.
B. Carefully decontaminate and clean the respirator. Put in a clean container/bag.
1.8.6 REGULATED AREA REQUIREMENTS
The Competent Person shall meet all requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101 (o)
and assure that all requirements for Class I regulated areas at 29 CFR
1926.1101 (e) are met applicable to Class II work. All personnel in the regulated
area shall not be allowed to eat, drink, smoke, chew tobacco or gum, apply
cosmetics, or in any way interfere with the fit of their respirator.
1.9 DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES:
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1.9.1 DESCRIPTION:
Provide each regulated area with separate personnel decontamination facilities
(PDF) and waste/equipment decontamination facilities (W/EDF). Ensure that the
PDF are the only means aste,'nands other material s and egress toexitrthheiregulatedand
a ea at all
only
equipment, bagged
through the W/EDF.
1.9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All personnel entering or exiting a regulated area must go through the PD these
and
shall follow the requirements at 29 CFR 1926.1101 0)( 1)
specifications. All waste, equipment and contaminated materials must exit the
regulated area through the W/EDF and be decontaminated in accordance with
these specifications. Walls and ceilings of the PDF and W/EDF must be
constructed of a minimum of 3 layers of 6 mil opaque fire retardant polyethylene
sheeting and .be securely attached to existing building components and/or an
adequate temporary framework. A minimum of 3 layers of 6 mil poly shall also be
used to cover the floor under the PDF and W/EDF units. Construct doors so that
they overlap and secure to adjacent surfaces. Weight inner doorway sheets with
layers of duct tape so that they close quickly after release. Put arrows on sheets so
they show direction of travel and overlap. If the building adjacent area is occupied,
construct a solid barrier on the occupied side(s) to protect the sheeting and reduce
potential for non -authorized personnel entering the regulated area.
1.9.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES TO THE PDF AND W/EDF
The Competent Person shall provide temporary water service connections to the
PDF and W/EDF. Backflow prevention must be provided at the point of
connection to the Owner's system. Water supply must be of adequate pressure
and meet requirements of 29 CFR 1910.141 (d)(3). Provide adequate temporary
overhead electric power with ground fault circuit interruption (GFCI) protection.
Provide a sub -panel equipped with GFCI protection for all temporary power in
the clean room. Provide adequate lighting to provide a minimum of 50 foot
candles in the PDF and W/EDF. Provide temporary heat, if needed, to maintain
70°F throughout the PDF and W/EDF.
1.9.4 PERSONNEL DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (PDF)
1. Clean Room: The clean room must be physically and visually separated
from the rest of the building to protect the privacy of personnel changing
clothes. The clean room shall be constructed of at least 3 layers of 6 mil
opaque fire retardant poly to provide an air tight room. Provide a minimum of
2 - 900 mm (3 foot) wide 6 mil poly opaque fire retardant doorways. One
doorwshall be the ooay
shall e to the shower room of he PDF. The floor of the clean room ntry from outside the PDF and the secondshall be
3m]
maintained in a clean, dry condition. Shower overflow shall not be allowed
into the clean room. Provide 1 storage locker per person. A portable fire
extinguisher, minimum 10 pounds capacity, Type ABC, shall be provided in
accordance with OSHA and NFPA Standard 10. All persons entering the
regulated area shall remove all street clothing in the clean room and dress in
disposable protective clothing and respiratory protection. Any person entering
the clean room does so either from the outside with street clothing on or is
coming from the shower room completely naked and thoroughly washed.
Females required to enter the regulated area shall be ensured of their privacy
throughout the entry/exit process by posting guards at both entry points to the
PDF so no male can enter or exit the PDF during her stay in the PDF.
petent Person
he shower
2. Shower Room: The
is a completely water tght,shall assure that t
compartment to beused for the movement of a
personnel from the clean room to the equipment room and for the showering
of all personnel going from the equipment room to the clean room. Each
shower shall be constructed so water runs down the walls of the shower and
into a drip pan. Install a freely draining smooth floor on top of the shower pan.
The shower room shall be separated from the rest of the building and from
the clean room and equipment room using air tight walls made from at least 3
layers of 6 mil opaque fire retardant poly. The shower shall be equipped with
a shower head and controls, hot and cold water, drainage, soap dish and
continuous supply of soap, and shall be maintained in a sanitary condition
throughout its use. The controls shall be arranged so an individual can
shower without assistance. Provide a flexible hose shower head, hose bibs
and all other items shown on Shower Schematic. Waste water will be
pumped to a drain after being filtered through a minimum of a 100 micron
sock in the shower drain; a 20 micron filter; and a final 5 micron filter. Filters
will be changed a minimum of daily or more often as needed. Filter changes
must be done in the shower to prevent loss of contaminated water. Hose
down all shower surfaces after each shift and clean any debris from the
shower pan. Residue is to be disposed of as asbestos waste.
3. Equipment Room: The Competent Person shall provide an equipment
room which shall be an air tight compartment for the storage of work
equipment/tools, reusable personal protective equipment, except for a
respirator and for use as a gross decontamination area for personnel exiting
the regulated area. The equipment room shall be separated from the
regulated area by a minimum 3 foot wide door made with 2 layers of 6 mil
opaque fire retardant poly. The equipment room shall be separated from the
regulated area, the shower room and the rest of the building by air tight walls
and ceiling constructed of a minimum of 3 layers of 6 mil opaque fire
retardant poly. Damp wipe all surfaces of the equipment room after each shift
change. Provide an additional loose layer of 6 mil fire retardant poly per shift
change and remove this layer after each shift. If needed, provide a temporary
electrical sub -panel equipped with GFCI in the equipment room to
accommodate any equipment required in the regulated area.
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4. The PDF shall be as follows: Clean room at the entrance followed by a
shower room followed by an equipment room leading to the regulated area.
Each doorway in the PDF shall be a minimum of 2 layers of 6 mil opaque fire
retardant poly.
WORK
AREA
SLIGHT ITEGATIVE PRESSURE
---DECONTAMINATION AREA
DOORWAYS
1.9.5 WASTE/EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (W/EDF)
The Competent Person shall provide an W/EDF consisting of a wash room,
holding room, and clean room for removal of waste, equipment and
contaminated material from the regulated area. Personnel shall not enter or exit
the W/EDF except in the event of an emergency. Clean debris and residue in the
W/E
shift and aly. ll dell surfaces in bris shall be the
cleanedDf from the showery pan The W/EDF shaeach
l
consist of the following:
1. Wash Down Station: Provide an enclosed shower unit in the regulated area
just outside the Wash Room as an equipment bag and container cleaning
station.
2. Wash Room: Provide a wash room for cleaning of bagged or containerized
asbestos containing waste materials passed from the regulated area.
Construct the wash room using 50 x 100 mm (2" x 4") wood framing and 3
layers of 6 mil fire retardant poly. Locate the wash room so that packaged
materials, after being wiped clean, can be passed to the Holding Room.
Doorways in the wash room shall be constructed of 2 layers of 6 mil fire
retardant poly.
3. Holding Room: Provide a holding room as a drop location for bagged
materials passed from the wash room. Construct the holding room using 50 x
100 mm (2" x 4") wood framing and 3 layers of 6 mil fire retardant poly. The
holding room shall be located so that bagged material cannot be passed from
the wash room to the clean room unless it goes through the holding room.
Doorways in the holding room shall be constructed of 2 layers of 6 mil fire
retardant poly.
4. Clean Room: Provide a clean room to isolate the holding room from the
exterior of the regulated area. Construct the clean room using 2 x 4 wood
framing and 2 layers of 6 mil fire retardant poly. The clean room shall be
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located so as to provide access to the holding room from the building exterior.
Doorways to the clean room shall be constructed of 2 layers of 6 mil fire
retardant poly. When a negative pressure differential system is used, a rigid
enclosure separation between the W/EDF clean room and the adjacent areas
shall be provided.
5. The W/EDF shall be as follows: Wash Room leading to a Holding Room
followed by a Clean Room leading to outside, the regulated area. See
diagram.
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1.9.6 WASTE/EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES:
At the washdown station in the regulated area, thoroughly wet clean
contaminated equipment and/or sealed polyethylene bags and pass into Wash
Room after visual inspection. When passing anything into the Wash Room, close
all doorways of the W/EDF, other than the doorway between the washdown
station and the Wash Room. Keep all outside personnel clear of the W/EDF.
Once inside the Wash Room, wet clean the equipment and/or bags. After
cleaning and inspection, pass items into the Holding Room. Close all doorways
except the doorway between the Holding Room and the Clean Room. Workers
from the Clean Room/Exterior shall enter the Holding Room and remove the
decontaminated/cleaned equipment/bags for removal and disposal. These
personnel will not be required to wear PPE. At no time shall personnel from the
clean side be allowed to enter the Wash Room.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
2.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL ABATEMENT PROJECTS)
Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall provide and maintain a sufficient
quantity of materials and equipment to assure continuous and efficient work
throughout the duration of the project. Work shall not start unless the following
items have been delivered to the site and verification has been submitted to the
Owner's representative.
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A. All materials shall be delivered in their original package, container or bundle
bearing the name of the manufacturer and the brand name (where applicable).
& Store all materials subject to damage off the ground, away from wet or damp
surfaces and under cover sufficient enough to prevent damage or contamination.
Flammable and combustible materials cannot be stored inside buildings.
Replacement materials shall be stored outside of the regulated area until
abatement is completed.
C. The Contractor shall not block or hinder use of buildings by staff, and visitors to
the Owner's building by placing materials/equipment in any unauthorized
location.
D. The Competent Person shall inspect for damaged, deteriorating or previously
used materials. Such materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the
worksite and disposed of properly.
E. Polyethylene sheeting for walls in the regulated area shall be a minimum of 4 -
mils. For floors and all other uses, sheeting of at least 6 -mil shall be used in
widths selected to minimize the frequency of joints. Fire retardant poly shall be
used throughout.
F. The method of attaching polyethylene sheeting shall be agreed upon in advance
by the Contractor and the Owner and selected to minimize damage to equipment
and surfaces. Method of attachment may include any combination of moisture
resistant duct tape furring strips, spray glue, staples, nails, screws, lumber and
plywood for enclosures or other effective procedures capable of sealing
polyethylene to dissimilar finished or unfinished surfaces under both wet and dry
conditions.
G. Polyethylene sheeting utilized for the PDF shall be opaque white or black in
color, 6 mil fire retardant poly.
H. Installation and plumbing hardware, showers, hoses, drain pans, sump pumps
and waste water filtration system shall be provided by the Contractor.
I. An adequate number of HEPA vacuums, scrapers, sprayers, nylon brushes,
brooms, disposable mops, rags, sponges, staple guns, shovels, ladders and
scaffolding of suitable height and length as well as meeting OSHA requirements,
fall protection devices, water hose to reach all areas in the regulated area,
airless spray equipment, and any other tools, materials or equipment required to
conduct the abatement project. All electrically operated hand tools, equipment,
electric cords shall be connected to GFCI protection.
J. Special protection for objects in the regulated area shall be detailed (e.g.,
plywood over carpeting or hardwood floors to prevent damage from scaffolds,
water and falling material).
K. Disposal bags — 2 layers of 6 mil poly for asbestos waste shall be pre-printed
with labels, markings and address as required by OSHA, EPA and DOT
regulations.
L. The owner shall be provided an advance copy of the MSDS as required for all
hazardous chemicals under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication
in the pre -project submittal. Chlorinated compounds shall not be used with any
spray adhesive, mastic remover or other product. Appropriate encapsulant(s)
shall be provided.
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M. OSHA DANGER demarcation signs, as many and as required by OSHA 29 CFR
1926.1101(k)(7) shall be provided and placed by the Competent Person. All
other posters and notices required by Federal and State regulations shall be
posted in the Clean Room.
N. Adequate and appropriate PPE for the project and number of personnel/shifts
shall be provided. All personal protective equipment issued must be based on a
written hazard assessment conducted under 29 CFR J 910.132(d).
2.1.2 NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM
The Contractor shall provide enough HEPA negative air machines to
continuously maintain a pressure differential of -0.02 water column gauge
(WCG). The Competent Person shall determine the number of units needed for
the regulated area by dividing the cubic feet in the regulated area by 15 and then
dividing that result by the cubic feet per minute (CFM) for each unit to determine
the number of units needed to continuously maintain a pressure differential of -
0.02" WCG. Provide a standby unit in the event of machine failure and/or
emergency in an adjacent area.
NIOSH has done extensive studies and has determined that negative air
machines typically operate at —50% efficiency. The contractor shall consider this
in their determination of number of units needed to continuously maintain a
pressure differential of -0.02" WCG. The contractor shall use 8 air changes per
hour or double the number of machines, based on their calculations, or submit
proof their machines operate at stated capacities, at a 2" pressure drop across
the filters.
2.1.3 DESIGN AND LAYOUT
A. Before start of work submit the design and layout of the regulated area and the
negative air machines. The submittal shall indicate the number of, location of
and size of negative air machines. The point(s) of exhaust, air flow within the
regulated area, anticipated negative pressure differential, and supporting
calculations for sizing shall be provided. In addition, submit the following:
1. Method of supplying power to the units and designation/location of the
panels.
2. Description of testing method(s) for correct air volume and pressure
differential.
3. If auxiliary power supply is to be provided for the negative air machines,
provide a schematic diagram of the power supply and manufacturer's data on
the generator and switch.
2.1.4 NEGATIVE AIR MACHINES (HEPA UNITS)
A. Negative Air Machine Cabinet: The cabinet shall be constructed of steel or other
durable material capable of withstanding potential damage from rough handling
and transportation. The width of the cabinet shall be less than 30" in order to fit
in standard doorways. The cabinet must be factory sealed to prevent asbestos
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B. Negative Air Machine Fan: The rating capacity of the fan must indicate the CFM
under actual operating conditions. Manufacturer's typically use "free-air" (no
resistance) conditions when rating fans. The fan must be a centrifugal type fan.
C. Negative Air Machine Final Filter: The final filter shall be a HEPA filter. The filter
media must be completely sealed on all edges within a structurally rigid frame.
The filter shall align with a continuous flexible gasket material in the negative air
machine housing to form an air tight seal. Each HEPA filter shall be certified by
the manufacturer to have an efficiency of not less than 99.97%. Each filter must
bear a UL586 label to indicate ability to perform under specified conditions. Each
filter shall be marked with the name of the manufacturer, serial number, air flow
rating, efficiency and resistance, and the direction of test air flow.
D. Negative Air Machine Pre -filters: The pre -filters, which protect the final NEPA
filter by removing larger particles, are required to prolong the operating life of the
HEPA filter. Two stages of pre -filtration are required. A first stage pre -filter shall
be a low efficiency type for particles 10 micron or larger. A second stage pre -filter
shall have a medium efficiency effective for particles down to 5 micron or larger.
Pre -filters shall be installed either on or in the intake opening of the NAM and the
second stage filter must be held in place with a special housing or clamps.
E. Negative Air Machine Instrumentation: Each unit must be equipped with a gauge
to measure the pressure drop across the filters and to indicate when filters have
become loaded and need to be changed. A table indicating the cfm for various
pressure readings on the gauge shall be affixed near the gauge for reference or
the reading shall indicate at what point the filters shall be changed, noting cfm
delivery. The unit must have an elapsed time meter to show total hours of
operation.
F. Negative Air Machine Safety and Warning Devices: An electrical/ mechanical
lockout must be provided to prevent the fan from being operated without a HEPA
filter. Units must be equipped with an automatic shutdown device to stop the fan
in the event of a rupture in the HEPA filter or blockage in the discharge of the
fan. Warning lights are required to indicate normal operation; too high a pressure
drop across filters; or too low of a pressure drop across filters.
G. Negative Air Machine Electrical: All electrical components shall be approved by
the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) and Underwriters
Laboratories (UL). Each unit must be provided with overload protection and the
motor, fan, fan housing, and cabinet must be grounded.
H. It is essential that replacement HEPA filters be tested using an "in-line" testing
method, to ensure the seal around the periphery was not damaged during
replacement. Damage to the outer HEPA filter seal could allow contaminated air
to bypass the HEPA filter and be discharged to an inappropriate location.
Contractor will provide written documentation of test results for negative air
machine units with HEPA filters changed by the contractor or documentation
when changed and tested by the contractor filters.
2.1.5 PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
The fully operational negative air system within the regulated area shall
continuously maintain a pressure differential of -0.02„ water column gauge.
Before any disturbance of any asbestos material, this shall be demonstrated to
the VA by use of a pressure differential meter/manometer as required by OSHA
29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(5)(i). The Competent Person shall be responsible for
providing, maintaining, and documenting the negative pressure and air changes
as required by OSHA and this specification.
2.2 CONTAINMENT BARRIERS AND COVERINGS IN THE REGULATED AREA
2.2.1 GENERAL
A. Using critical barriers, seal off the perimeter to the regulated area to completely
isolate the regulated area from adjacent spaces. All surfaces in the regulated
area must be covered to prevent contamination and to facilitate clean-up. Should
adjacent areas become contaminated as a result of the work, shall immediately
tamination at no additional cost to the Owner.
stop work and clean up the con
terials and equipment needed for working in the
B. Place all tools, scaffolding, ma
ing any plastic sheeting. All uncontaminated
regulated area prior to erect
and/or supplies shall be removed by the VA from
removable furniture, equipment
the regulated area before commencing work. Any objects remaining the
regulated area shall be completely covered with 2 layers of 6 -mil fire retardant
poly sheeting and secured with duct tape. Lock out and tag out any
HVAC/electrical systems in the regulated area.
2.2.3 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA
Access to the regulated area is allowed only through the personnel
decontamination facility (PDF). All other means of access shall be eliminated
and OSHA DANGER demarcation signs posted as required by provide A. a visual
If the
regulated area is adjacent to, or within view of an occupied area,
barrier of 6 mil opaque fire retardant poly to prevent building occupant
observation. If the adjacent area is accessible to the public, the barrier must be
solid and capable of withstanding the negative pressure.
2.2.4 CRITICAL BARRIERS
gulated area from adjacent areas
Completely separate any operations in the re
using 2 layers of 6 mil fire retardant poly and duct tape. Individually seal with 2
layers of 6 mil poly and duct tape all HVAC openings into the regulated area.
Individually seal all lighting fixtures, clocks, doors, windows, convectors,
speakers, or any other objects/openings in the regulated area. Heat must be shut
off any objects covered with poly.
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2.2.5 SECONDARY BARRIERS:
A loose layer of 6 mil poly shall be used as a drop cloth to protect the primary
layers from debris generated during the abatement. This layer shall be replaced
as needed during the work and at a minimum once per work day.
2.2.6 EXTENSION OF THE REGULATED AREA
If the enclosure of the regulated area is breached in any way that could allow
contamination to occur, the affected area shall be included in the regulated area
and constructed as per this section. Decontamination measures must be started
immediately and continue until air monitoring indicates background levels are
met.
2.2.7 FIRESTOPPING
A. Through penetrations caused by cables, cable trays, pipes, sleeves, conduits,
etc. must be firestopped with a fire -rated firestop system providing an air tight
seal.
B. Firestop materials that are not equal to the wall or ceiling penetrated shall be
brought to the attention of the Owner's Representative. The contractor shall list
all areas of penetration, the type of sealant used, and whether or not the location
is fire rated. Any discovery of penetrations during abatement shall be brought to
the attention of the Owner's representative immediately. All walls, floors and
ceilings are considered fire rated unless otherwise determined by the VA
Representative or Fire Marshall.
C. Any visible openings whether or not caused by a penetration shall be reported by
the Contractor to the Owner's Representative for a sealant system
determination. Firestops shall meet ASTM E814 and UL 1479 requirements for
the opening size, penetrant, and fire rating needed.
2.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING
2.3.1 GENERAL
A. Perform throughout abatement work monitoring, inspection and testing inside
and around the regulated area in accordance with the OSHA requirements and
these specifications. OSHA requires that the Employee exposure to asbestos
must not exceed 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) of air, averaged over an 8 -
hour work shift. The Contractor's IH Technician shall continuously inspect and
monitor conditions inside the regulated area to ensure compliance with these
specifications. In addition, the Contractor shall personally manage air sample
collection, analysis, and evaluation for personnel, regulated area, and adjacent
area samples to satisfy OSHA requirements. Additional inspection and testing
requirements are also indicated in other parts of this specification.
B. If fibers counted during abatement work, either inside or outside the regulated
area, utilizing the NIOSH 7400 air monitoring method, exceed the specified
respective limits, the Contractor shall stop work. The Contractor may request
confirmation of the results by analysis of the samples by TEM. Request must be
in writing and submitted to the Owner's representative. Cost for the confirmation
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2.3.2 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING BY CONTRACTOR
The Contractor is responsible for managing all monitoring, inspections, and
testing required by these specifications, as well as any and all regulatory
requirements adopted by these specifications. The Contractor is responsible for
the continuous monitoring of all subsystems and procedures which could affect
the health and safety of the Contractor's personnel. Safety and health conditions
and the provision of those conditions inside the regulated area for all persons
entering the regulated area is the exclusive responsibility of the
Contractor/Competent Person. The person performing the personnel and area
air monitoring inside the regulated area shall be an IH Technician, who shall be
trained and shall have specialized field experience in sampling and analysis. The
IH Technician shall have successfully completed a NIOSH 582 Course or
equivalent and provide documentation. The IH Technician shall participate in the
AIHA Asbestos Analysis Registry or participate in
the
assn ante. Thciency e IH
Testing program of AIHA for fiber counting quality
Technician shall also be an accredited EPA AHERA/State Contractor/Supervisor
(or Abatement Worker) and Building Inspector. The IH Technician shall have
participated in five abatement projects collecting personal and area samples as
well as responsibility for documentation on substantially similar projects in size
and scope. The analytic laboratory used by the Contractor to analyze
the
samples shall be AIHA accredited for asbestos PAT and app Y the
Owner's representative prior to start of the project. A daily log shall be
maintained by the Contractor, documenting all OSHA require tsefdraix Ar
personal monitoring for asbestos in 29 CFR 1926.1101 (f), (g) Appendix
This log shall be made available to the Owner's representative upon request.
The log will contain, at a minimum, information on personnel or area samples,
other persons represented by the
sample, the
volume, to of sample collandectionc. sThe
and stop times for sampling,
Contractor shall collect and analyze samples for each representative job being
done in the regulated area, i.e., removal, wetting, clean-up, and load -out. No
fewer than two personal samples per shift shall be collected and one area
sample per 1,000 peruare feet of shift in the clean)ated rroomarea where abatement arrea shall be collected. is
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the continuous monitoring required, the Contractor will perform inspection an
testing at the final stages of abatement for each regulated area as specified.
Additionally, the Contractor will monitor and record pressure readings within the
containment daily with a minimum of two readings at the beginning and at the
end of a shift, and submit the data in the daily report.
2.4 ASBESTOS HAZARD ABATEMENT PLAN
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sketches, and pictures that establish and explain clearly the procedures to be
followed during all phases of the work by the Contractor's personnel. The AHAP
must be modified as needed to address specific requirements of this project and
the specifications. The AHAP(s) shall be submitted for review and approval to the
VA prior to the start of any abatement work. The minimum topics and areas to be
covered by the AHAP(s) are:
A. Minimum Personnel Qualifications
B. Emergency Action Plan/Contingency Plans and Arrangements
C. Security and Safety Procedures
D. Respiratory Protection/Personal Protective Equipment Program and Training
E. Medical Surveillance Program and Recordkeeping
F. Regulated Area Requirements - Containment Barriers/Isolation of Regulatec
Area
G. Decontamination Facilities and Entry/Exit Procedures (PDF and W/EDF)
H. Negative Pressure Systems Requirements
I. Monitoring, Inspections, and Testing
J. Removal Procedures for ACM
K. Encapsulation Procedures for ACM
L. Disposal of ACM waste/equipment
M. Regulated Area Decontamination/Clean-up
N. Regulated Area Visual and Air Clearance
O. Project Completion/Closeout
2.5 SUBMITTALS
2.5.1 PRE -CONSTRUCTION MEETING SUBMITTALS
Submit to the VA a minimum of 14 days prior to the pre -start meeting the
following for review and approval. Meeting this requirement is a prerequisite for
the pre -construction meeting for this project:
A. Submit a detailed work schedule for the entire project reflecting contract
documents and the phasing/schedule requirements from the CPM chart.
B. Submit a staff organization chart showing all personnel who will be working on
the project and their capacity/function. Provide their qualifications, training,
accreditations, and licenses, as appropriate. Provide a copy of the "Certificate of
Worker's Acknowledgment" and the "Affidavit of Medical Surveillance and
Respiratory Protection" for each person.
C. Submit Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan developed specifically for this project,
incorporating the requirements of the specifications, prepared, signed and dated
by the CPIH/CIH.
D. Submit the specifics of the materials and equipment to be
for this protec ticjecwith
manufacturer names, model numbers, performance
pictures/diagrams, and number available for the following:
1. Supplied air system, negative air machines, HEPA vacuums, air monitoring
pumps, calibration devices, pressure differential monitoring device and
emergency power generating system.
2. Waste water filtration system, shower system, containment barriers.
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3. Encapsulants, surfactants, hand held sprayers, airless sprayers, and fire
extinguishers.
4. Respirators, protective clothing, personal protective equipment.
5. Fire safety equipment to be used in the regulated area.
E. Submit the name, location, and phone number of the approved landfill;
proof/verification the landfill is approved for ACM disposal; the landfill's
requirements for ACM waste; the type of vehicle to be used for transportation;
and name, address, and phone number of subcontractor, if used. Proof of
asbestos training for transportation personnel shall be provided.
F. Submit required notifications and arrangements made with regulatory agencies
having regulatory jurisdiction and the specific contingency/emergency
arrangements made with local health, fire, ambulance, hospital authorities and
any other notifications/arrangements.
G. Submit the name, location and verification of the laboratory and/or personnel to
be used for analysis of air and/or bulk samples. Personal air monitoring must be
done in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101(f) and Appendix A. And area
or clearance air monitoring in accordance with EPA AHERA protocols.
H. Submit qualifications verification: Submit the following evidence of qualifications.
Make sure that all references are current and verifiable by providing current
phone numbers and documentation..
1. Asbestos Abatement Company: Project experience within the past 3 years;
listing projects first most similar to this project: Project Name; Type of
Abatement; Duration; Cost; Reference Name/Phone Number; Final
Clearance; and Completion Date
2. List of project(s) halted by owner, A/E, IH, regulatory agency in the last 3
years: Project Name; Reason; Date; Reference Name/Number; Resolution
3. List asbestos regulatory citations (e.g., OSHA), notices of violations (e.g.,
Federal and state EPA), penalties, and legal actions taken against the
company including and of the company's officers (including damages paid) in
the last 3 years. Provide copies and all information needed for verification.
I. Submit information on personnel: Provide a resume; address each item
completely; copies of certificates, accreditations, and licenses. Submit an
affidavit signed by the CPTH/CIH stating that all personnel submitted below have
medical records in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101(m) and 29 CFR
1910.20 and that the company has implemented a medical surveillance program
and written respiratory protection program, and maintains recordkeeping in
accordance with the above regulations. Submit the phone number and
doctor/clinic/hospital used for medical evaluations.
1. IH Technician: Name; years of abatement experience; list of projects similar
to this one; certificates, licenses, accreditations for proof of AHERA/OSHA
specialized asbestos training; professional affiliations; number of workers
trained; samples of training materials; samples of AHAP(s) developed;
medical opinion; and current respirator fit test.
2. Competent Person(s)/Supervisor(s): Number; names; social security
numbers; years of abatement experience as Competent Person/Supervisor;
list of similar projects in size/complexity as Competent Person/Supervisor; as
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a worker; certificates, licenses, accreditations; proof of AHERA/OSHA
specialized asbestos training; maximum number of personnel supervised on
a project; medical opinion (asbestos surveillance and respirator use); and
current respirator fit test.
3. Workers: Numbers; names; social security numbers; years of abatement
experience; certificates, licenses, accreditations; training courses in asbestos
abatement and respiratory protection; medical opinion (asbestos surveillance
and respirator use); and current respirator fit test.
J. Submit copies of State license for asbestos abatement; copy of insurance policy,
including exclusions with a letter from agent stating in plain language the
coverage provided and the fact that asbestos abatement activities are covered
by the policy; copy of the AHAP incorporating the requirements of this
specification; information on who provides your training, how often; who provides
medical surveillance, how often; who performs and how is personal air
monitoring of abatement workers conducted; a list of references of independent
laboratories/IH's familiar with your air monitoring and Asbestos Hazard
Abatement Plans; copies of monitoring results of the five referenced projects
listed and analytical method(s) used.
K. Rented equipment must be decontaminated prior to returning to the rental
agency.
L. Submit, before the start of work, the manufacturer's technical data for all types o
encapsulants, all MSDS, and application instructions.
2.5.2 SUBMITTALS DURING ABATEMENT
A. The Competent Person shall maintain and submit a daily log at the regulated
area documenting the dates and times of the following: purpose, attendees and
summary of meetings; all personnel entering/exiting the regulated area;
document and discuss the resolution of unusual events such as barrier
breeching, equipment failures, emergencies, and any cause for stopping work;
representative air monitoring and results/TWAs/ELs. Submit this information
daily to the Owner's representative.
B. The Contractor shall document and maintain the inspection and approval of the
regulated area preparation prior to start of work and daily during work.
1. Removal of any poly barriers.
2. Visual inspection/testing by the Contractor's IH Technician prior to application
of lockdown encapsulant.
3. Packaging and removal of ACM waste from regulated area.
4. Disposal of ACM waste materials; copies of Waste Shipment Records/landfill
receipts to the Owner's representative on a weekly basis.
2.5.3 SUBMITTALS AT COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT
The Contractor shall submit a project report consisting of the daily log book
requirements and documentation of events during the abatement project
including Waste Shipment Records signed by the landfill's agent. It will also
include information on the containment and transportation of waste from the
containment with applicable Chain of Custody forms. The report shall include a
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certificate of completion, signed and dated by the Contractor, in accordance with
Attachment #1. All clearance and perimeter area samples must be submitted.
The Owner's Representative will retain the abatement report after completion of
the project.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PRE -ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES
3.1.1 PRE -ABATEMENT MEETING
The Owner's representative, upon receipt, review, and substantial approval of all
pre -abatement submittals and verification by the Contractor that all materials and
equipment required for the project are on the site, will arrange for a pre -
abatement meeting between the Contractor's Competent Person(s) and the
Owner's representative(s. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss any aspect of
the submittals needing clarification or amplification and to discuss any aspect of
the project execution and the sequence of the operation. The Contractor shall be
prepared to provide any supplemental information/documentation to the Owner's
representative regarding any submittals, documentation, materials or equipment.
Upon satisfactory resolution of any outstanding issues, the Owner's
representative will issue a written order to proceed to the Contractor. No
abatement work of any kind described in the following provisions shall be
initiated prior to the Owner's written order to proceed.
3.1.2 PRE -ABATEMENT INSPECTIONS AND PREPARATIONS
Before any work begins on the construction of the regulated area, the Contractor
will:
A. Conduct a space -by -space inspection with an authorized Owner's representative
and prepare a written inventory of all existing damage in those spaces where
asbestos abatement will occur. Still or video photography may be used to
supplement the written damage inventory. Document will be signed and certified
as accurate by both parties.
B. Ensure that all furniture, machinery, equipment, curtains, drapes, blinds, and
other movable objects required to be removed from the regulated area have
been cleaned and removed or properly protected from contamination.
C. Inspect existing firestopping in the regulated area. Correct as needed.
3.1.3 PRE -ABATEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS
A. Perform all preparatory work for the first regulated area in accordance with the
approved work schedule and with this specification.
B. Upon completion of all preparatory work, the Contractor will inspect the work and
systems and will notify the Owner's representative when the work is completed in
accordance with this specification. The Owner's representative may inspect the
regulated area and the systems with the Contractor and may require that upon
satisfactory inspection, the Contractor's employees perform all major aspects of
the approved AHAP, especially worker protection, respiratory systems,
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contingency plans, decontamination procedures, and monitoring to demonstrate
satisfactory operation. The operational systems for respiratory protection and the
negative pressure system shall be demonstrated for proper performance.
C. The Contractor shall document the pre -abatement activities described above and
deliver a copy to the Owner's representative.
D. Upon satisfactory inspection of the installation of and operation of systems the
Owner's representative will notify the Contractor in writing to proceed with the
asbestos abatement work in accordance with this specification and all applicable
regulations.
3.2 REGULATED AREA PREPARATIONS
3.2.1 OSHA DANGER SIGNS
Post OSHA DANGER signs meeting the specifications of OSHA 29 CFR
1926.1101 at any location and approaches to the regulated area where airborne
concentrations of asbestos may exceed the PEL. Signs shall be posted at a
distance sufficiently far enough away from the regulated area to permit any
personnel to read the sign and take the necessary measures to avoid exposure.
Additional signs will be posted following construction of the regulated area
enclosure.
3.2.2 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA
Access to the regulated area is allowed only through the personnel
decontamination facility (PDF), if required. All other means of access shall be
eliminated and OSHA Danger demarcation signs posted as required by OSHA. If
the regulated area is adjacent to or within view of an occupied area, provide a
visual barrier of 6 mil opaque fire retardant poly sheeting to prevent building
occupant observation.
3.2.3 SHUT DOWN - LOCK OUT ELECTRICAL
Shut down and lock out/tag out electric power to the regulated area. Provide
temporary power and lighting. Insure safe installation including GFCI of
temporary power sources and equipment by compliance with all applicable
electrical code requirements and OSHA requirements for temporary electrical
systems. Electricity shall be provided by the VA.
3.2.4 SHUT DOWN - LOCK OUT HVAC
Shut down and lock out/tag out heating, cooling, and air conditioning system
(HVAC) components that are in, supply or pass through the regulated area.
Investigate the regulated area and agree on pre -abatement condition with the
VA's representative. Seal all intake and exhaust vents in the regulated area with
duct tape and 2 layers of 6 -mil poly. Also, seal any seams in system components
that pass through the regulated area. Remove all contaminated HVAC system
filters and place in labeled 6 -mil poly disposal bags for disposal as asbestos
waste.
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3.2.5 SANITARY FACILITIES
The Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities for abatement personnel and
maintain them in a clean and sanitary condition throughout the abatement
project.
3.2.6 WATER FOR ABATEMENT
The Owner will provide water for abatement purposes. The Contractor shall
connect to the existing Owner's system. The service to the shower(s) shall be
supplied with backflow prevention.
3.2.7 PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEALING OFF
Place all tools, materials and equipment needed for working in the regulated
area prior to erecting any plastic sheeting. Remove all uncontaminated
removable furniture, equipment and/or supplies from the regulated area before
commencing work, or completely cover with 2 layers of 6 -mil fire retardant poly
sheeting and secure with duct tape. Lock out and tag out any HVAC systems in
the regulated area.
3.2.8 CRITICAL BARRIERS
Completely separate any openings into the regulated area from adjacent areas
using fire retardant poly at least 6 mils thick and duct tape. Individually seal with
2 layers of 6 mil poly and duct tape all HVAC openings into the regulated area.
Individually seal all lighting fixtures, clocks, doors, windows, convectors,
speakers, or any other objects in the regulated area. Heat must be shut off any
objects covered with poly
3.2.9 FLOOR BARRIERS
All floors in the regulated area not to be removed shall be covered with 2 layers
of 6 mil fire retardant poly and brought up the wall 12 inches
3.2.10 PRE -CLEANING MOVABLE OBJECTS
Pre -cleaning of ACM contaminated items shall be performed after the enclosure
has been erected and negative pressure has been established in the work area.
After items have been pre -cleaned and decontaminated, they may be removed
from the work area for storage until the completion of abatement in the work
area.
Pre -clean all movable objects within the regulated area using a HEPA filtered
vacuum and/or wet cleaning methods as appropriate. After cleaning, these
objects shall be removed from the regulated area and carefully stored in an
uncontaminated location.
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3.2.11 PRE -CLEANING FIXED OBJECTS
Pre -cleaning of ACM contaminated items shall be performed after the enclosure
has been erected and negative pressure has been established in the work area
Pre -clean all fixed objects in the regulated area using HEPA filtered vacuums
and/or wet cleaning techniques as appropriate. Careful attention must be paid to
machinery behind grills or gratings where access may be difficult but,
contamination may be significant. Also, pay particular attention to wall, floor and
ceiling penetration behind fixed items. After pre -cleaning, enclose fixed objects
with 2 layers of 6 -mil poly and seal securely in place with duct tape. Objects
(e.g., permanent fixtures, shelves, electronic equipment, laboratory tables,
sprinklers, alarm systems, closed circuit TV equipment and computer cables)
which must remain in the regulated area and that require special ventilation or
enclosure requirements should be designated here along with specified means
of protection. Contact the manufacturer for special protection requirements.
3.2.12 PRE -CLEANING SURFACES IN THE REGULATED AREA
Pre -cleaning of ACM contaminated items shall be performed after the enclosure
has been erected and negative pressure has been established in the work area
Pre -clean all surfaces in the regulated area using HEPA filtered vacuums and/or
wet cleaning methods as appropriate. Do not use any methods that would raise
dust such as dry sweeping or vacuuming with equipment not equipped with
HEPA filters. Do not disturb asbestos -containing materials during this pre -
cleaning phase.
3.2.13 EXTENSION OF THE REGULATED AREA
If the regulated area barrier is breached in any manner that could allow the
passage of asbestos fibers or debris, the Competent Person shall immediately
stop work, continue wetting, and proceed to extend the regulated area to enclose
the affected area as per procedures described in this specification. If the affected
area cannot be enclosed, decontamination measures and cleanup shall start
immediately. All personnel shall be isolated from the affected area until
decontamination/cleanup is completed as verified by visual inspection and air
monitoring. Air monitoring at completion must indicate background levels.
3.3 REMOVAL OF CLASS II FLOORING, ROOFING, AND TRANSITE MATERIALS:
3.3.1 GENERAL
All applicable requirements of OSHA, EPA, and DOT shall be followed during
Class II work. Keep materials intact; do not disturb; wet while working with it;
wrap as soon as possible with 2 layers of 6 mil plastic for disposal.
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3.3 2 REMOVAL OF FLOORING MATERIALS:
A. All requirements of OSHA Flooring agreement provisions shall be followed:
1. The Contractor shall provide enough HEPA negative air machines to effect
> - 0.02" WCG pressure. Provide a standby unit in the event of machine failure
and/or emergency in an adjacent area. The contractor shall use double the
number of machines, based on their calculations, or submit proof their machines
operate at stated capacities, at a 2" pressure drop across the filters.
2. Flooring shall be removed intact, as much as possible. Do not rip or tear
flooring.
3. Mechanical chipping or sanding is not allowed.
4. Flooring shall be removed with an infra -red heating unit operated by trained
personnel following the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Wet clean and HEPA vacuum the floor before and after removal of flooring.
6. Place a 6 mil poly layer 4' by 10' adjacent to the regulated area for use as a
decontaminated area. All waste must be contained in the regulated area.
7. Package all waste in 6 mil poly lined fiberboard drums.
3.3.3 REMOVAL OF MASTIC
A. All chemical mastic removers must be low in volatile organic compound (VOC)
content, have a flash point greater than 200° Fahrenheit, contain no chlorinated
solvents, and comply with California Air Resources Board (GARB) thresholds for
VOCs (effective January 1, 2010).
B. A negative air machine as required under flooring removal shall be provided.
C. Follow all manufacturers' instructions in the use of the mastic removal material.
D. Package all waste in 6 mil poly lined fiberboard drums.
E. Prior to application of any liquid material, check the floor for penetrations and
seal before removing mastic.
3.4 DISPOSAL OF CLASS II WASTE MATERIAL:
3.4.1 GENERAL
Dispose of waste ACM and debris which is packaged in accordance with these
specifications, OSHA, EPA and DOT. The landfill requirements for packaging
must also be met. Transport will be in compliance with 49 CFR 100-185
regulations. Disposal shall be done at an approved landfill. Disposal of non -
friable ACM shall be done in accordance with applicable regulations.
3.5 PROJECT DECONTAMINATION
3.5.1 GENERAL
A. The Owner's representative must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of any
waste removed from the containment,
B. The entire work related to project decontamination shall be performed under the
close supervision and monitoring of the CPIH/CIH.
C. If the asbestos abatement work is in an area which was contaminated prior to the
start of abatement, the decontamination will be done by cleaning the primary
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barrier poly prior to its removal and cleanings of the surfaces of the regulated
area after the primary barrier removal.
D. If the asbestos abatement work is in an area which was uncontaminated prior to
the start of abatement, the decontamination will be done by cleaning the primary
barrier poly prior to its removal, thus preventing contamination of the building
when the regulated area critical barriers are removed.
3.5.2 REGULATED AREA CLEARANCE
Air testing and other requirements which must be met before release of the
Contractor and re -occupancy of the regulated area space are specified in Final
Testing Procedures.
3.5.3 WORK DESCRIPTION
Decontamination includes the clearance air testing in the regulated area and the
decontamination and removal of the enclosures/facilities installed prior to the
abatement work including primary/critical barriers, PDF and W/EDF facilities, and
negative pressure systems.
3.5.4 PRE -DECONTAMINATION CONDITIONS
A. Before decontamination starts, all ACM waste from the regulated area shall be
removed, all waste collected and removed, and the secondary barrier of poly
removed and disposed of along with any gross debris generated by the work.
B. At the start of decontamination, the following shall be in place:
1. Critical barriers over all openings consisting of two layers of 6 mil poly which
is the sole barrier between the regulated area and the rest of the building or
outside.
2. Decontamination facilities, if required for personnel and equipment in
operating condition.
3.5.5 CLEANING:
Carry out a first cleaning of all surfaces of the regulated area including items of
remaining poly sheeting, tools, scaffolding, ladders/staging by wet methods
and/or HEPA vacuuming. Do not use dry dusting/sweeping/air blowing methods.
Use each surface of a wetted cleaning cloth one time only and then dispose of
as contaminated waste. Continue this cleaning until there is no visible residue
from abated surfaces or poly or other surfaces. Remove all filters in the air
handling system and dispose of as ACM waste in accordance with these
specifications. The negative pressure system shall remain in operation during
this time. Additional cleaning(s) may be needed as determined by the Contractor.
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3.6 VISUAL INSPECTION AND AIR CLEARANCE TESTING
3.6.1 GENERAL
Notify the VA representative 24 hours in advance for the performance of the final
visual inspection and testing. The final visual inspection and testing will be
performed by the VPIH/CIH after the final cleaning.
3.6.2 VISUAL INSPECTION
Final visual inspection will include the entire regulated area, the PDF, all poly
sheeting, seals over HVAC openings, doorways, windows, and any other
openings. If any debris, residue, dust or any other suspect material is detected,
the final cleaning shall be repeated at no cost to the Owner. Dust/material
samples may be collected and analyzed at no cost to the Owner at the discretion
of the Contractor to confirm visual findings. When the regulated area is visually
clean the final testing can be done.
3.6.3 AIR CLEARANCE TESTING
A. After an acceptable final visual inspection by the Contractor and the Owner's
Representative, the Contractor will perform the final clearance testing. Air
samples will be collected and analyzed in accordance with procedures for
AHERA in this specification. If work is less than 260 If/160 sf/35 cf, 5 PCM
samples shall be collected for clearance and a minimum of one field blank. If
work is equal to or more than 260 If/160 sf/35 cf, AHERA TEM sampling shall be
performed for clearance. TEM analysis shall be done in accordance with
procedures for EPA AHERA in this specification. If the release criteria are not
met, the Contractor shall repeat the final cleaning and continue decontamination
procedures until clearance is achieved. All Additional inspection and testing
costs will be borne by the Contractor.
B. If release criteria are met, proceed to perform the abatement closeout and to
issue the certificate of completion in accordance with these specifications.
3.6.4 FINAL AIR CLEARANCE PROCEDURES
A. Contractor's Release Criteria: Work in a regulated area is complete when the
regulated area is visually clean and airborne fiber levels have been reduced to or
below 0.01 f/cc as measured by the AHERA PCM protocol, or 70 AHERA
structures per square millimeter (s/mm2) by AHERA TEM.
B. Air Monitoring and Final Clearance Sampling: To determine if the elevated
airborne fiber counts encountered during abatement operations have been
reduced to the specified level, the Contractor will secure samples and analyze
them according to the following procedures:
1. Fibers Counted: "Fibers' referred to in this section shall be either all fibers
regardless of composition as counted in the NIOSH 7400 PCM method or
asbestos fibers counted using the AHERA TEM method.
2. Aggressive Sampling: All final air testing samples shall be collected using
aggressive sampling techniques except where soil is not encapsulated or
enclosed. Samples will be collected on 0.8µ MCE filters for PCM analysis and
0.45µ Polycarbonate filters for TEM. A minimum of 1200 Liters of using
calibrated pumps shall be collected for clearance samples. Before pumps are
started, initiate aggressive air mixing sampling as detailed in 40 CFR 763
Subpart E (AHERA) Appendix A (III)(B)(7)(d). Air samples will be collected in
areas subject to normal air circulation away from corners, obstructed
locations, and locations near windows, doors, or vents. After air sampling
pumps have been shut off, circulating fans shall be shut off. The negative
pressure system shall continue to operate.
3.7 ABATEMENT CLOSEOUT AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
3.7.1 COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT WORK
A. After thorough decontamination, complete asbestos abatement work upon
meeting the regulated area clearance criteria and fulfilling the following:
1. Remove all equipment, materials, and debris from the project area.
2. Package and dispose of all asbestos waste as required.
3. Repair or replace all interior finishes damaged during the abatement work.
4. Fulfill other project closeout requirements as specified elsewhere in this
specification.
3.7.2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION BY CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall complete and sign the "Certificate of Completion" in
accordance with Attachment 1 at the completion of the abatement and
decontamination of the regulated area.
3.7.3 WORK SHIFTS
All work shall be done during administrative hours (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM) Monday
- Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Any change in the work schedule must be
approved in writing by the Owner's Representative.
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ATTACHMENT #1
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
DATE: Project #:
PROJECT NAME: Abatement Contractor:
ADDRESS:
1. 1 certify that I have personally inspected, monitored and supervised the abatement work of (specify
regulated area or Building):
which took place from / / to
2. That throughout the work all applicable requirements/regulations and the Village of Oak Brook's
specifications were met.
1 That any person who entered the regulated area was protected with the appropriate personal
protective equipment and respirator and that they followed the proper entry and exit procedures
and the proper operating procedures for the duration of the work.
4. That all employees of the Abatement Contractor engaged in this work were trained in respiratory
protection, were experienced with abatement work, had proper medical surveillance
documentation, were fit -tested for their respirator, and were not exposed at any time during the
work to asbestos without the benefit of appropriate respiratory protection.
5. That I performed and supervised all inspection and testing specified and required by applicable
regulations and the Village of Oak Brook's specifications.
6. That the conditions inside the regulated area were always maintained in a safe and healthy
condition and the maximum fiber count never exceeded 0.5 f/cc, except as described below.
7. That all abatement work was done in accordance with OSHA requirements and the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Abatement Contractor Signature/Date: .......... . ...............................
Abatement Contractor Print Name: ............. ........... —
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ATTACHMENT #2
CERTIFICATE OF WORKER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PROJECT NAM
PROJECT ADDRESS
ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR'S
WORKING WITH ASBESTOS CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. INHALING ASBESTOS
HAS BEEN LINKED WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF CANCERS. IF YOU SMOKE AND INHALE
ASBESTOS FIBERS, YOUR CHANCES OF DEVELOPING LUNG CANCER IS GREATER THAN
THAT OF THE NON-SMOKING PUBLIC.
Your employer's contract with the owner for the above project requires that: You must be supplied with
the proper personal protective equipment including an adequate respirator and be trained in its use.
You must be trained in safe and healthy work practices and in the use of the equipment found at an
asbestos abatement project. You must receive/have a current medical examination for working with
asbestos. These things shall be provided at no cost to you. By signing this certificate you are
indicating to the owner that your employer has met these obligations.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: I have been trained in the proper use of respirators and have been
informed of the type of respirator to be used on the above indicated project. I have a copy of the written
Respiratory Protection Program issued by my employer. I have been provided for my exclusive use, at
no cost, with a respirator to be used on the above indicated project.
TRAINING COURSE: I have been trained by a third party, State/EPA accredited trainer in the
requirements for an AHERA/OSHA Asbestos Abatement Worker training course, 32 hours minimum
duration. I currently have a valid State accreditation certificate. The topics covered in the course
include, as a minimum, the following:
Physical Characteristics and Background Information on Asbestos
Potential Health Effects Related to Exposure to Asbestos
Employee Personal Protective Equipment
Establishment of a Respiratory Protection Program
State of the Art Work Practices
Personal Hygiene
Additional Safety Hazards
Medical Monitoring
Air Monitoring
Relevant Federal, State and Local Regulatory Requirements, Procedures, and
Standards
Asbestos Waste Disposal
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: I have had a medical examination within the past 12 months which was paid
for by my employer. This examination included: health history, occupational history, pulmonary function
test, and may have included a chest x-ray evaluation. The physician issued a positive written opinion
after the examination.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Social Security Number:
Witness:
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ATTACHMENT #3
AFFIDAVIT OF MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE, RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND
TRAINING/ACCREDITATION
PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER:
ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR'S NAME AND ADDRESS:
I verify that the following individual
Name: Social Security Number:
who is proposed to be employed in asbestos abatement work associated with the above project by
the named Abatement Contractor, is included in a medical surveillance program in accordance with
29 CFR 1926.1101(m), and that complete records of the medical surveillance program as required
by 29 CFR 1926.1101(m)(n) and 29 CFR 1910.20 are kept at the offices of the Abatement
Contractor at the following address.
2. 1 verify that this individual has been trained, fit -tested and instructed in the use of all appropriate
respiratory protection systems and that the person is capable of working in safe and healthy
manner as expected and required in the expected work environment of this project.
3. 1 verify that this individual has been trained as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101(k). This individual
has also obtained a valid State accreditation certificate. Documentation will be kept on-site.
4. 1 verify that I meet the minimum qualifications criteria of the Village of Oak Brook's specifications.
Signature of Contractor:
Printed Name of Contractor:
ATTACHMENT #4
ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR/COMPETENT PERSON(S) REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK'S ASBESTOS SPECIFICATIONS
Project
Project
Project
This form shall be signed by the Asbestos Abatement Contractor Owner and the Asbestos
Abatement Contractor's Competent Person(s) prior to any start of work at the Village of Oak Brook
related to this Specification. If the Asbestos Abatement Contractor's/Competent Person(s) has not
signed this form, they shall not be allowed to work on-site.
I, the undersigned, have read the Village of Oak Brook's Asbestos Specification regarding the asbestos
abatement requirements. I understand the requirements of the Village of Oak Brook's Asbestos
Specification and agree to follow these requirements as well as all required rules and regulations of
OSHA/EPA/DOT and State/Local requirements. I have been given ample opportunity to read the
Village of Oak Brook's Asbestos Specification and have been given an opportunity to ask any questions
regarding the content and have received a response related to those questions. I do not have any
further questions regarding the content, intent and requirements of the Village of Oak Brook's Asbestos
Specification.
At the conclusion of the asbestos abatement, I will certify that all asbestos abatement work was done in
accordance with the Village of Oak Brook's Asbestos Specification and all ACM was removed properly
and no fibrous residue remains on any abated surfaces.
Abatement Contractor Owner's Signature
Abatement Contractor Competent
Date 7.204_7
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Section E General Conditions
1. Contractor shall have five (5) years of experience which is comparable in type and scope to this
project.
2. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any deviation is subject to the
approval of the Village representative.
3. The project will be done on consecutive work days until completed, delays only to inclement
weather.
4. Contractor is required to obtain all necessary permits from the Village of Oak Brook, and schedule
required inspections through Community Development.
5. The contractor shall supply to the Village, phone numbers where he/she can be reached after
normal working hours.
6. The contractor must submit with the bid proposal five (5) references, names and phone numbers
of similar projects completed within the last two (2) years.
7. The contractor must submit all manufacturers' literature on all materials that will be used on this
project, including M.S.D.S. (Material Safety Data Sheets) prior to any work beginning.
8. A storage location for supplies, ladders and scaffolding shall be mutually agreed upon between
the Village and the contractor before any material is stored on site. Deliver material with
manufacturers labels intact and legible, store material on raised platforms and cover material with
protective covering. i
9. Before work is started, deliver to the job, site sufficient material „oto complete the project.
10. If a dumpster is required, the location of the dumpster placement shall be mutually agreed upon
between the Village and the contractor.
11.AII ladders and scaffolding shall be maintained during the course of this project and shall be
secured at the end of each workday.
12. Provide barricades to ensure that falling debris will not injure anyone, and to prevent public
access to the work area at all times. Yellow "CAUTION" tape will be placed below the immediate
work areas of laborers and scaffolds to warn the public of men working overhead.
13.At all times the work and storage areas shall be kept in a clean, orderly, and a picked up manner,
to prevent debris from blowing. Clean adjoining streets and immediate vicinity at the end of each
work day. Sidewalks, windowsills, roofs and other work areas will be broom swept to remove all
debris. Daily material and debris not placed into dumpster will be removed from the site.
14. Upon completion of the project the work area shall be cleaned. All debris and remaining material
and supplies shall be removed from the jobsite, including the dumpster within 72 hours of
completion.
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All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive.
This statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate
attached sheets. The Contractor may submit any additional information he or she desires.
Name of Contractor: Safe Environmental Corp
2. Permanent main office address: 10030 Express Dr., Ste A&s, Highland, IN
3. When organized: 2005
4. If a corporation, where incorporated: 2005
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5. How many years have you been engaged in the contracting business under your
present firm or trade name: 7 years
6. Contracts on hand: (Schedule these, showing amount of each contract and the
appropriate anticipated dates of completion) see attached
7. General character of work performed by your company: selective demolition
and asbestos / lead nhatement
8. Have you ever defaulted on a contract: No
9. List, on an attached sheet, the more important projects recently completed by your
company, stating the approximate cost for each, and the month and year
completed. Include a contact person and phone # for each.
10. List your major equipment available for this contract.
HEPA filtered negative air machines, the removal equipment
infar a mnchine andmis hand teels as needed
11. Experience in work similar in importance to this project:
see attached previous work completed
12. Background and experience of the principal members of your organization,
including the officers.
13. Credit available: credit line
14. Bank reference: First Midwest sank
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15. Will you, upon request, fill out a detailed financial statement and furnish any other
information that may be required by the Village of Oak Brook: Yes
16. The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, or corporation
to furnish any information requested by the Village of Oak Brook in verification of
the recitals comprising this Statement of Contractor's Qualifications.
DATED at 8 : 30am , Illinois this 23 day of August 2012
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By, Rick Lovelace/ President
Title
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) SS.
COUNTY OF )
Rick Lovelace being duly sworn deposes and says that he is the
fresident Of Safe Environmental and that the answers to the
oregoing questions and all statements therein contained are true and correct.
SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this day of
2012.
OFFICIAL SEAL
TIFFANY LOVELACE
Notary Public - State of Illinois
My commission Expires Aug 12, 2015
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Section G References
Bidder shall supply the following information listing at least five customers for which the
bidder has supplied a similar type of commodities, service, or construction.
1. Company Name: SEE ATTACHED
Address:
Phone #:
Contact:
2, Company Name:
Address:
Phone #:
Contact:
3. Company Name:
Address:
Phone #:
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Contact:
4. Company Name:
Address:
Phone #:
Contact:
5. Company Name:
Address:
Phone #:
Contact:
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Safe Environmental Corporation
Principal Office Information:
Safe Environmental Corporation
Rick Lovelace, President
10030 Express Dr., Suite A&B
Highland, IN 46322
219/922-0844 (phone)
219/922-0850 (fax)
708/441-9526 (cell)
rlovelace@safe-env.com
Steve Muncila, Project Manager Tiffany Lovelace, Office Manager
815/955-5173 (cell) 219/922-0844 (office)
smiincila@safe-env.com officeRsafe-env cam
Safe Environmental Corporation has been in business for seven years with a great
workforce team and over twenty-five years combined experience in various environmental
fields to assist in making our world a safer place to live in. We have helped many clients to
achieve safer surroundings through our abatement activities. We are a leader in the
environmental plight for a safer place to live, and work. We have worked diligently to make
ourselves known throughout our Industry to do quality work, with our reputation at stake with
a guarantee that you will be satisfied from start to finish.
We will travel to any location, depending on the size of the job. Our staff is always at hand to
answer any questions you might have regarding our work.
Safe Environmental Corporation specializes in:
Asbestos Abatement
Safe Environmental Corporation has done abatement
work in many schools, hospitals, Industrial buildings, office
buildings, oil refineries, as well as residential dwellings. We
are fully licensed and bonded. We can work weekends, late
in the evenings, or through the night in order to fiK
accommodate your schedule of events. We're here because
of a need to help clear our environment of the health risks that exist all around us.
Whether in your workplace, home or your backyard, we will get the job done to set
your mind at ease. We will monitor the air quality before, during and after our work to
assure your area is safe.
Lead Abatement
When it comes to the safe and efficient removal,
encapsulation or enclosure of asbestos or lead, Safe
Environmental Corporation has the expertise that
commercial and industrial organizations demand for any a
abatement need. Experienced, on-site supervisors and
workers are fully licensed and highly -trained in the proper
methods of removal and disposal of asbestos and lead. All
of Safe Environmental Corporation's workers are required to attend stringent
training programs for certification, as well as refresher courses and annual physicals to
guarantee knowledge of current developments in the industry.
10030 Express Dr., Suite A&B
Phone: (219) 322-0844
www.safe-env.com
Highland, IN 46322
Fax: (219) 922-0850
Interior/Exterior Demolition
Our interior and exterior demolition staff and safety supervisors
have the established experience, know-how, and training to get
the job done right the first time. With extensive backgrounds
and experience in asbestos and lead abatement, along with
mold remediation and duct cleaning, our highly skilled
workforce is able to handle any high-risk situation that should
occur during the demolition process.
Safety, of course, is our primary concern during a successful interior or exterior
demolition project. Our staff adheres to strict safety standards, utilizes state-of-the-art
equipment, and continuous training to ensure all projects are completed safely, on
time and under budget.
Safety manuals are prepared and meetings conducted to thoroughly prepare
employees for the unique hazards of each job in order to ensure worker awareness,
and guarantee the safest work practices are utilized on every project.
For any commercial or industrial asbestos or lead abatement project, Safe
Environment Corporation of Indiana is professional and experienced that
customers rely on for high quality safety standards. For the best trained workforce in
the industry, look to Safe Environmental Corporation to get the job done right.
6 Mold Remediation
Mold remediation is becoming increasingly necessary to remove
mold spores, pollen, bacteria, and viruses that linger in walls,
ductwork, flooring, and other damp areas of buildings. Many
hazardous health conditions can arise if these contaminants are
not addressed.
Our staff will take samples to identify the mold. They will then proceed in
containing, removing, transporting, and disposing of all contaminated
materials. There may be the option of decontaminating the area and
disinfecting it to prevent further recurrences with minimal disruption to the
surrounding area or place of business.
Licensing
Safe Environmental Corporation is licensed by the individual states of Illinois, Indiana
Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Safe Environmental Corporation personnel are qualified and
licensed in various States for Asbestos Abatement and Lead Abatement.
10030 Express Dr., Suite A&B
Phone: (219) 322-0844
www.safe-env.com
Highland, IN 46322
Fax: (219) 922-0850
Organizational Chart
President
Rick Lovelace
Office Administrator
Tiffany Lovelace
Site Superintendent
Hugo Jimenez
Past Performance/ References
UPMC Northwest
Kimball Engineering
415 Moon Clinton Rd.
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Attn: Dennis Berton
P:412/262-5400
- Performed Asbestos Removal and
Safe Officer/Project Manager
Steve Muncila
Site Supervisor
Louis Bragiel
$825,000.00
Demolition at UPMC Hospital in Franklin, PA
Bert Klapec, Inc. $1.1 mil
P.O. Box 61
Oil City, PA 16301
Attn: Dave Kiapec
P:814-677-4448
- Performed asbestos removal and demolition at UPMC the Oil City Hospital in Oil
City, PA
Sherwin Williams
101 Prospect Ave., N.W.
Cleveland, OH 44115
P: 216-566-2889
Attn: Dr. Gordon Kuntz
Weston Solutions Consultants
20 N Wacker DR
Suite 1210
Chicago, IL 60606
Attn: Joe Ruiz
312/424-3308
- Performed asbestos removal
10030 Express Dr., Suite A&B
Phone: (219) 322-0844
$1.6 mil.
and demolition at Sherwin Williams, Chicago, IL
www.safe-env.com
Highland, IN 46322
Fax: (219) 922-0850
M11i'll'I'll1gamt, =�r
Past Performance/ Reference cont.
N.F. Demolition $850,000.00
6035 West 31st Street
Cicero, IL 60804
Attn: Nick
708/652-8701
- AC3 Power Plant asbestos removal at Mittal Steel, East.Chicago, IN
Leopardo Companies $528,000.00
333 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 250
Chicago, IL 60606
Attn: Steve Rodgers
312-332-7570
- Performed interior demolition and lead paint removal at Leo Adler School, Chicago,
IL
Old Veteran Construction $380,000.00
10942 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60628
Attn: Greg Soladano
773/821-9900
- Hines VA Hospital various projects Emergency Room Department & Navy Base
Sancturary at the Park $132,000.00
570 South Harvey St.
Muskegon, MI 49442
Attn: David Henry
P:231/672-2779
- Performed asbestos removal at Little Company of Mary Care Center, San Pierre, IN
Transwestern $428,000.00
One North State St., Ste 1050
Chicago, IL 60602
Attn: Tracy Morgan
312/372-2265
- Performed asbestos removal and windows at One North State Building, Chicago, IL
City of Harvey $3.2 mil.
Attn: LaTonya Rufus
15320 Broadway Ave.
Harvey, IL 60426
P: 708-210-5300
- Performed asbestos removal, demolition and hazardous waste disposal at the
former Arco Facility in Harvey, IL
I&L Management Corp.
15 N. Walnut St., Suite 300
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
P:586-783-9696
Attn: Tim Harlow
- Performed asbestos removal at South Bend
10030 Express Dr., Suite A&B
Phone: (219) 322-0844
$142,000.00
Lathe, South Bend, IN.
www.safe-env.com
Highland, IN 46322
Fax: (219) 922-0850
Past Performance/ Reference cont.
Landmark Property & Land LLC $240,380.00
Attn: Peter Bianchini
485 Lowell Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
P: 847-922-0085
- Performed selective demolition and asbestos abatement work at 935 Union Street,
Wheaton, IL for new church.
Owens Brockway Glass Container Inc. $500,000.00
Attn: Randy Phillips
One Seagate - 30 LDP
Toledo, OH 43668
P: 419-247-7543
- Performed asbestos abatement work at 901 N. Shabona St., Streator, IL.
Berglund Construction $668,663.00
Attn: Dennis Murzyn
126 Venturi Dr.
Chesterton, IN 46304
P: 219-926-4246
- Performed asbestos abatement work for new construction at American Heartland
Homes, 173rd Hammond, IN.
Thornton Township H.S. Dist. #205 $476,586.00
Attn: Greg Lindy
465 E. 170th St.
South Holland, IL 60473
P:708-225-4000
- Performed asbestos abatement work at Thornton H.S., Thornton H.S. and
Thornwood H.S.
Heneghan. Wrecking Co.
Attn: Stanly Thomas
1321 W. Concord Pl.
Chicago, IL 60622
P: 708-496-7024
- Performed the removal and disposal of asbestos containing buildinc
Building 9 and 9A at Nalco Chemical in Bedford Park, IL.
Leopardo Companies, Inc.
Attn: Daniel Ulbricht
333 W. Wacker Dr., Ste. 250
Chicago, IL 60606
P: 312-516-3682
- Performed Littlefuse Demolition and
Hwy, Des Plaines, IL
10030 Express Dr., Suite A&B
Phone: (219) 322-0844
$550,000.00
materials in
$600,000.00
asbestos removal work 750 & 800 Northwest
www.safe-env.com
Highland, IN 46322
Fax: (219) 922-0850
Operating Statistics:
Safe environmental approximately service 80-100 customers per year
some repeat with ongoing work. Safe has 10-30 field personnel and
varies according to workload.
Vendors:
Amerisafe
Bob Firoavnti
3990 Enterprise Court
Aurora, IL 60504
630-913-9832
Homewood Disposal
Greg Piersma
1501 W. 175th Street
Homewood, IL 60430
708-798-1004
Blast It All, Inc.
Max Buchanan
4110 Carlisle Drive
Prairie Grove, IL 60012
815-444-6700
East Coast Surface Prep.
88 Limestone Rd.
St. Marys, WV 26170
304-210-2880
Banking
First Midwest Bank
Dan Coffey
Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer
50 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60432
815-774-2040
Surety
American Contractor Indemnification
Agent: Assurance Brokers, Ltd.
95 N. Research Dr., Suite 100
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Charles McQuinn
618/692-9800
Single: $1.1 million
Aggregate: $2.5 million
Insurance
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10030 Express Dr., Suite A&B
Phone: (219) 322-0844
www.safe-env.com
Highland, IN 46322
Fax: (219) 922-0850
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Section: H Bid Certification
The undersigned, being first duly sworn an oath, deposes and states that he has the
authority to make this certification on behalf of the bidder for the construction, product,
commodity, or service briefly described as follows:
Public Works Building Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement
(A) The undersigned certifies that, pursuant to Chapter 720, Section 5/33E of the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, 1993, the bidder is not barred from bidding on this
contract as a result of a conviction for the violation of State of Illinois laws
prohibiting bid -rigging or bid -rotating.
(B) The undersigned states under oath that, pursuant to Chapter 65, Section 5/11-
42,1-1 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, 1993, the bidder is not delinquent in the
payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
(C) The undersigned certifies that, pursuant to Chapter 775, Section 5/2-105. of the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, 1993, the bidder has a written sexual harassment policy
in place including the following information:
1. An acknowledgment of the illegality of sexual harassment.
2. The definition of sexual harassment under State law.
3. A description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples.
4. The contractor's internal complaint process including penalties.
5. The legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available
through the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Human
Rights Commission.
6. Directions on how to contact the Department or the Commission.
This business firm is: (check one)
—x_—Corporation Partnership Individual
Firm Name: Safe Environmental Corp
Address: 10030 E
City, State, ZIP: xi
Signature:
Name Printed: Rick
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s Drive Ste A & B
6322
Telephone: 219-922-0844 Date: 8-23-12
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO
beforemethis 03 da
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Section 1 Contract
Public Works Building Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement
THIS AGREEMENT, made and concluded this J day of 2012,
between the Village of Oak Brook, a municipal corporation, acting b and through
its President and Board of Trustees, known as VILLAGE, and &DifZnw04zJ C0'4
his executors, adminiWat4s, successors or assigns, known as CONTRACTOR.
2, WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements
mentioned in the Bid hereto attached, to be made and performed by the VILLAGE,
and according to the terms expressed in the Bond (if applicable) referring to these
presents, the CONTRACTOR agrees, at their own proper cost and expense, to do
all work, furnish all materials and all labor necessary to complete the work in
accordance with the plans and specifications hereinafter described, and in full
compliance with all of the terms of this Contract.
And it is also understood and agrepd�t Y e en�tJ'' e Bird Package hereto attached,
approved by the VILLAGE this �� a of- DrDQA. , 2012, are all essential
documents of this contract and are a part hereof.-- I —
4. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties have executed these presents on the
above mentioned date.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
ATTEST:
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Secre a
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
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Village President
S(��[' �7r'yi/�c1N%tile-i d2�J
Corporate Name
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Partners doing Business under
the firm name of
Party of the Second Part
X
(If a Co -Partnership)
(If an Individual)
Party of the Second Part
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT CERTIFICATE
lit (on 1 hereinafter-referre to as "Contractor"
having submitted a bid/proposal for to the Village of
Oak Brook, DuPage/Cook Counties, Illinois, hereby certifies that said Contractor has a
written sexual harassment policy in place in full compliance with 775 ILCS 5/2-105(A)(4)
including the following information:
1. An acknowledgment of the illegality of sexual harassment.
2. The definition of sexual harassment under State law.
3. A description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples.
4. The contractor's internal complaint process including penalties.
5. The legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through the Illinois
Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission.
6. Directions on how to contact the Department or the Commission.
7. An acknowledgment of protection of a complaint against retaliation as provided in
Section 6-101 of the Human Rights Act.
Each contractor must provide a copy of such written policy to the Illinois Department of
Human Rights upon request.
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By:
Authorized Agent of Con roc or
Subscribed and sworn to
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CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATIONS
(CONTRACT EXECUTION)
,1 ,eoolTlcA�aQ l Ztt? having executed a contract for I, le s e with
the VILLAGE, hereby certifies that said contractor is not barred from executing said
contract as a result of a violation of either Section 5/33E-3 or 5/33E-4 of Chapter 720 of
the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Contractor deposes, states and certifies it will provide a drug free workplace by complying
with Section 3 of the Illinois Drug Free Workplace Act, being 30 ILCS 580/3.
Attest/W*tn s:
By:
Title: o 0-�10
Subscribed and Sworn to
Contractor----
By:
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ame of Co ractor s xecu Ing
Officer
Title: A' e'si Qzs-'Usi
Title of Contractors Executing
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PREVAILING WAGE AFFIDAVIT
1, &Lf gILCCt, (name of signatory), on oath hereby state
and certify that2)Ln\)IXW name gf Contractor), pursuant to
a Contract dated 9.3 2012, with the Village of Oak Brook for the
j roject, has complied and will comply with all laws,
including those relating to the employment of labor, the payment of the current general
prevailing rate of hourly wages for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to
execute the Contract or perform such work, and also the current general prevailing rate
for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor
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for DuPage County, Illinois, and those prevailing rates are paid and shall be paidkor
each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the aforesaid Contract or to
perform such work. 7�au - 'f(1>„yw .VL (name of Contractor) has
also complied and will comply with all record keeping requirements established in the
Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 13010.01, et seq.
CONTRACTOR:
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By. q
Title -F `'
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE
.2012
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CERTIFICATION OF PAYROLL RECORDS
I, (name of person executing this certificate), do hereby
certify that I am the duly qualified and acting (title) for
, (name of contractor) and, as such, am authorized to certify
payroll records as true and accurate for such company in accordance with the
requirements of Section 5 of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/5) (the "Act").
I do hereby further certify that the following document is a true and accurate copy
of the records of all laborers, mechanics, and other workers employed by
(name of contractor) on the Project (the "Project")
for the Village of Oak Brook (the "Village"), including each such worker's name,
address, telephone number, social security number, classification or classifications; and
the hourly wages paid in each pay period, hours worked each day, and the starting and
ending times of work each day for each such worker on such Project.
I do hereby further certify that the hourly rate paid to each worker is not less than
the general prevailing rate of hourly wages required by the Act, and that
(name of contractor), and I on behalf of such
contractor, are fully aware that filing a certified payroll that we know to be false is a
Class B misdemeanor. I further certify that upon two (2) business days' notice, if
requested, we and any subcontractor hired by us shall make available for inspection the
records required in the Act to the District, its officers and agents, and to the Director of
Labor, his deputies and agents, at reasonable hours at a location within the State of
Illinois.
Date: f>4k 1�!) 2012
Subscribed and sworn to bef?re me
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Section J Contract Bond
Public Works Building Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement
Subject to Adjustment
Based on
Final Contract Price
We, as PRINCIPAL,
and as SURETY, are
held and firmly bound unto the Village of Oak Brook (hereafter referred to as "VILLAGE")
in the penal sum of Dollars ($ ),
lawful money of the United States, well and truly to be paid unto said VILLAGE, for the
payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors,
jointly to pay to VILLAGE this sum under the conditions of this instrument.
WHEREAS THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS SUCH that, the
said Principal has entered into a written contract with the Village acting through its
awarding authority for the above stated project, which contract is hereby referred to and
made a part hereof, as if written herein at length, and whereby the said Principal has
promised and agreed toep rform said work in accordance with the terms of said contract,
including, but not limited to the term requiring the paymen at the prevailing rate of hourly
wages, and has promised to pay all sums of money due for any labor, materials,
apparatus, fixtures or machinery furnished to such Principal for the purpose of performing
such work and has further agreed to pay aff direct and indirect damages to any person,
firm, company, or corporation suffered or sustained on account of the performance of
such work during the time thereof and until such work is completed and accepted, except
as modified by the Guarantee section of the Bid; and has further agreed that this bond
shall insure to the benefit of any person, firm, company or corporation, to whom any
money may be due from the Principal, subcontractor or otherwise, for any such labor,
materials, apparatus, fixtures or machinery so furnished and that suit may be maintained
on such bond by any such person, firm, company, or corporation, for the recovery of any
such money.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the said Principal shall well and truly perform said work in
accordance with the terms of said contract, and shall pay all sums of money due or to
become due for any labor, materials, apparatus, fixtures or machinery furnished to him for
the purpose of performing such work, and shall commence and complete the work within
the time prescribed in said contract, and shall pay and discharge all damages, direct and
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indirect, that may be suffered or sustained on account of such work during the t'
performance thereof and until the said work shall have been accepted,
VILLAGE harmless on account of an time of the
faithfully comply with all the y such damages and shall in alleres and shall hold
then this obligation to be void; othesions, conditions sects full
otherwise to remain in full force and effect. of said contract
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF the said PRINCIPAL and the said SU
2012. this instrument to be signed by their respective officers this
isiREN have caused
day of
PRINCIPAL
(Company Name)
(Company ane
(Signature) By:
(Signature)
(Title)
(If PRINCIPAL is a're of (Title)
authorized signatures of each contractor omust be affixed)ctors
the company names and
SURETY
(Name of Surety) By:
(Signature of Attorney in Fact)
state of Illinois SS.
county of�) do hereby certify
a Notary Public in and ((names of individuals signing on
I,
that who are each personally known to me to be the same
behalf of Principal and surety) din instrument on behalf of
before me this day in person and acknowledged
persons whose names are subscribed to the foreg
PRINCIPAL and SURETY, appeared
respectively, that they signed and delivered said instrument as their free and voluntary ac
for the uses and purposes therein set forth. 2012.
Given under my hand and notarial seal this _ day of __---'
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Notary Public
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