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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 FBO #3952
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Asbestos Abatement

Notice Date

9/17/2012
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

562910 — Remediation Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Labor, Employment Training Administration, Woodland Job Corps Center, 3300 Fort Mead Road, Laurel, Maryland, 20724
 

ZIP Code

20724
 

Solicitation Number

abatement9172012
 

Point of Contact

Lisa Woodall, Phone: 301/362/4406
 

E-Mail Address

woodall.lisa@jobcorps.org
(woodall.lisa@jobcorps.org)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

"THIS IS A SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY" Woodland Job Corps Center is having a walk-thur On Friday September 21, 2012 at 10 am for Asbestos Abatement Please submit your intention to atten the walk-thur toLisa Woodall, Purchasing Agent at email woodall.lisa@jobcorps.org You must be present at the walk-thru in order to submit a bid. Below you wll find the scope of work. Scope of Work Ash Hall Asbestos Abatement Deficiency# Table of Contents I. Proposal Information II. Project Description: Ash Hall Asbestos Abatement III. Specific Requirements IV Construction Requirements V. Proposal Form I. Proposal Requirements Project: Asbestos Abatement Services E&T Building (Ash Hall) Owner: US Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration Center Operator : Adams and Associates, Inc Mailing address 3300 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, MD 20724 Proposal Due Date: 1 week after site visit Evaluation Criteria: Cost Schedule Adequacy of system proposed Financial strength of contractor to replace equipment if it does not meet specification Payment: The Center will make payment within 30 days of completion. Site Visit Date: September 21, 2012 a) Contractor shall visit the site and familiarize himself with the condition under which the work will be performed. No allowance will be made for any error on the contractors' part for failure to take into account any conditions or circumstance existing at the site which might affect the completion of work. The fact that a bid is submitted will be taken as evidence that the contractor has full knowledge of the extent and character of the complete work and any problem to be encountered in the performing same. II. Project Description Scope of Project: The work covered by this specification consists of furnishing all labor, supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to perform asbestos abatement services for the removal of approximately 9,155 square feet of non-friable resilient flooring tile and mastic in the Education &Training Building A, Ash Hall at the Woodland Job Corps Center located in Laurel, Maryland. The project involves the removal of (ACM) from areas of the (E&T) Building as indicated in the attached testing results submitted by ATI (ati): Tables of Samplings (Table 1-PLM, Table 2-TEM, Table 3-list of Positive Material only), the WJCC Floor Plan of the E&T building showing the positive contaminated areas and photo exhibits of floor tile. Project Schedule: Asbestos abatement shall take place in the following areas of the E&T building (Ash Hall) main hall way corridor, E&T Admin Assist office, Career Development Managers office, Safety & Security office and the hallway that leads to DCD office, Education Manager's office, Auditorium Stairwell, HSD2, IT Manager's office and the Gymnasium area. Shall be performed in three work phases: Phase I - From the Gymnasium areas to Auditorium areas Phase II- From the ED Manager's Wing to CDM Building Entry Door Phase II- From the Entry Door throughout the entire side of the CDM's Wing The project monitor means the individual(s) representing the "center" to make inspections, conduct monitoring, observe progress, approve schedules, and accept services under the terms of the contract All work shall be performed in full compliance with all applicable EPA, OSHA, and DOL regulations, NIOSH recommendations, all other applicable Federal, State and Local government regulations, and specifications contained herein. Information to be submitted along with Bid Proposal: 1. Bidders must demonstrate experience on asbestos abatement projects by the submission of a list of three (3) previous asbestos removal projects; names, addresses, and phone numbers of purchasers of service; location of projects; dates projects were performed. 2. An officer of the company must sign a statement containing the following information: Record of any citations issued by Federal, State or Local regulatory agencies relating to asbestos abatement activity. Projects, dates, and resolutions must be included. Situations in which an asbestos-related contract has been terminated including projects, dates, and reason(s) for termination. Listing of any asbestos-related legal proceeding/claims in which the contractor (or employees scheduled to participate) are currently involved. Included descriptions of role, issue, and resolution to date. 3. The contractor must submit a summary of his training program and/or a list of EPA approved training certification courses that his employees have attended (include name of course and presenter of the course). 4. The contractor must submit a summary of his written respiratory protection program which is in compliance with OSHA regulations. A copy of this program shall be made available to the owner and/or industrial hygienist upon request. 5. The contractor must have an established medical surveillance program in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.1101. A statement must be submitted that all personnel participate in a medical surveillance program. 6. Provide the name, training and/or certification of the air monitoring supervisor. 7. Immediately upon award of the contract, and before any work has commenced, the contractor shall submit for the information of the owner and project manager (one copy each) the data listed below. Name and address of the laboratory to be used in air sample analysis. Proposed location of the decontamination unit. (This is subject to approval by the project monitor). Name/location of the EPA approved sanitary landfill used for disposal of asbestos waste materials. Manufacturer's technical data sheets on proposed surfactant, encapsulant, and mastic remover. Certificate of insurance (or a copy of policy) with notarized statement thereon that all requirements stated in the Project Manual (General Conditions). III. Specific Requirements: Regulations: 1. The contractor shall comply with all EPA, OSHA, DOT, and State of Maryland Regulations and will follow EPA and ANSI workplace guidelines. A partial list of pertinent OSHA standards includes the applicable sections of 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.1001,7 1910.139, 1910.1200, and 1926.1101. Applicable EPA workplace guidelines include (but are not limited to) "Asbestos-Containing Materials in School Buildings", and 40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M, except where there are differing specifications. In all cases where federal, state and/or guidelines overlap, the most stringent requirements shall govern. 2. The contractor shall remove, transport, and dispose of the asbestos waste materials from the job site in compliance with all EPA regulations, and in accordance with these specifications. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the approval of the waste disposal site, and for manifesting all waste disposed at this facility. 3. The contractor shall have a copy of the pertinent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, phone numbers at the job site and shall make them available upon request. Permits and Notifications: The contractor will secure the necessary permits in conjunction with asbestos removal, hauling and disposal and provide timely notification of such actions as may be required by Federal, State, Regional and Local authorities. Notification will be sent to the Department of Labor and Industry-Division of Occupational Safety and Health, USEPA Region III and the agency Asbestos Coordinator 20 days prior to commencement of work. Copies of all permits and notifications will be provided to the Center. Information to be Submitted Upon Acceptance/Completion of the Project: 1. Two copies (one to the center and one to the industrial hygienist) of all air monitoring results from samples taken for this project shall be submitted. All results shall be presented as signed "Certificates of Analysis", and must include: Date sampled Volume sampled and/or flow rate/sample time Location (building, floor, room, area within room) for area air samples or name of individual for personal samples Activity occurring during sampling (removal, cleaning, etc.) Concentration of fibers (reported as fibers/cc) 2. Two (2) copies (to the Center) of the waste manifest shall be submitted. The manifest must be signed as accepted by the sanitary landfill and the manifest must also state the waste was generated by the facility. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: A. Personal Protection Requirements 1. Purifying respirators equipped with NIOSH approved HEPA filters and/or Class "C" supplied air respirators, shall be used for the duration of the removal project, unless a change has been approved by the project designer and/or engineer. If mastic removal products are to be utilized, workers shall be provided with appropriate respiratory protection as required by OSHA and as indicated by the manufacturer. 2. Workers shall wear properly fitted respirators in the work area. Long side-burns, beards, etc., which interfere with proper fit are unacceptable. 3. Workers shall wear disposable, full body coveralls, gloves, disposable head covers, and disposable footwear in the work area. 4. Respirators shall be sanitized daily by the contractor or between shifts if employees share usage 5. Eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing of gum or tobacco shall not be permitted in the work area, equipment room or shower area. 6. All individuals, without exception, shall wear an approved respirator, disposable coveralls, gloves, head cover, and footwear to enter the work area. Personal clothing worn into the containment area will not be transferred out until it is properly sealed within two separate six (6) mil asbestos disposal bags. B. Establishing the Decontamination Unit: 1. The contractor must established an enclosed area adjacent and connected to the regulated area and consisting of an equipment room, and a clean room which is used for the decontamination of workers, materials and equipment contaminated with asbestos. Work Site Damages: 1. The owner/project manager shall hold the contractor responsible for any damage to the building and the contents, including fixed equipment, resulting from leakage or spillage of water, or from any other intentional or negligent acts or omissions. 2. Any damage to the structural integrity of the ceilings and walls of each work area (other than specified demolition) shall be repaired by the contractor at his own expense and replaced with materials of equal or better quality. Damage repairs and replacement of materials are to be approved by the owner/project manager prior to project completion. 3. The contractor shall be responsible for any asbestos fiber contamination of adjoining areas and/or properties which occur as a result of the asbestos abatement activities. All equipment and/or materials within these areas and/or properties shall be totally decontaminated or disposed of and replaced by the contractor with equipment and/or materials of equal or better quality at the contractor's expense (pending approval of owner/project manager). Sealing All Penetrable Areas: 1. All penetrations to other areas leading from the main hall that lead into classrooms, offices or storage areas must be sealed with a minimum of two layers 6 mil fire retardant polyethylene and duct tape to prevent airborne asbestos from escaping into the area outside the work area or from lodging in cracks around the penetration. 2. Duct tape and seal windows that are exposed to the work area with 6 mil fire retardant polyethylene 3. Sealing of stationary items. All items that are not being removed from the work areas shall be wet-wiped and HEPA vacuumed, and then sealed with two (2) layers of 6 mil fire retardant polyethylene. Covering the Work Area w/Fire Retardant Polyethylene: 1. A minimum of two layers of 6 mil fire retardant polyethylene sheeting shall be used to cover the work area. Spray adhesive and duct tape shall be used to seam sheets of polyethylene together. 2. The contractor shall reinforce the containment area as needed to provide proper negative pressure-gross containment conditions. Emergency & Fire Procedures: 1. The contractor shall establish emergency and fire procedures for evacuation. Emergency and fire procedures shall have priority over decontamination procedures. 2. The contractor shall have arrows marking the exits and fire extinguishers on site Negative Air Pressure within Enclosure: 1. After construction of the enclosure is complete, a ventilation system shall be installed by the contractor to create a negative pressure within the enclosure with respect to the area outside the enclosure. This system must be equipped with HEPA filters meeting specifications established in ANSI Standards (29.2-79). The system shall be required to produce a negative pressure of 0.04 inches of water column with the enclosure. The system must provide a least (6) air changes per hour. Negative Air Exhaust will not be vented into the Building: 1. The negative pressure system shall be operated in accordance with EPA Guidance Manual No EPA 560/85-024 entitled "Recommended Specifications and Operating Procedures for the Use of Negative Pressure Systems for Asbestos Abatement". 2. If during the removal process negative pressure is not maintained in the work area, all removal operations shall be immediately suspended. The owner and the project monitor shall be notified immediately. Removal Process: 1. The removal process shall begin once the work preparation have been finished, inspected and approved by WJCC Safety & Security Manager on Center. 2. The contractor shall have a licensed "supervisor" on the job at all times (during work hours) to ensure that the enclosure, engineering controls, work methods and person protective equipment are in compliance with all governing regulations and these specifications. The "supervisor" shall ensure that unauthorized personnel do not enter the enclosure and that all personnel that do enter the enclosure observe proper protection and decontamination procedures. 3. All asbestos-containing materials (ACM) shall be thoroughly wetted with amended water to enhance penetration prior to executing removal. Thorough wetting of the (ACM) shall continue throughout the removal operations. 4. At the beginning of each work day, all polyethylene barriers shall be checked to ensure that they are still intact. Any needed corrections and/or reparations shall be made before prior to resuming asbestos removal activities. 5. Upon removal, the (ACM) shall be thoroughly wetted again and placed directly into waste bags. Asbestos-containing waste shall not accumulate on the floor before bagging. Asbestos waste bags shall not be dropped, thrown or otherwise carelessly handled at any time. 6. The waste bags shall be properly sealed immediately after filling. 7. It is advantageous to the clearance process to conduct removal towards the HEPA-filtered negative air machines. 8. Once the bulk (gross) ACM has been removed; efforts can be directed toward cleaning operations. Cleaning Operations: 1. Upon completion of gross removal, the substrate shall be thoroughly brushed, and repeatedly wet-wiped with amended water. The following steps shall be performed in sequential order: 2. All surfaces (along with walls, doors, windows and ceilings) shall be thoroughly wet-wiped, allowed to dry, and wet-wiped again until all visual evidence of residual ACM has been eliminated (fine cleaning process). 3. Rags and water used for wet wiping shall be continually changed. Rags utilized in the wet-wiping process shall be disposed of as asbestos-contaminated waste. All asbestos-contaminated water shall be filtered (5.0 micron filtration) prior to being released in the sanitary sewer system. 4. Any visual debris shall be removed by HEPA vacuuming and/or wet-wiping. 5. Equipment will be wet-wiped, and removed from work area. Tools such as scrapers, utility knives, brushes, etc., will be sealed in plastic and transported to other areas of the project removal phases 6. Following completion of fine cleaning at the supervisor's request, a thorough visual inspection shall be conducted by the project monitor. Lock down (encapsulation) of the work area may proceed only after visual clearance of the containment is granted by the project monitor. Failure of the visual inspection shall require the contractor to provide additional labor until the work area is deemed acceptable the project monitor. 7. Following encapsulation, a period of twenty-four (24) hours must elapse to allow the encapsulated to dry, prior to initiating final air clearance procedures. Failure of air clearance sampling shall result in the re-execution of fine cleaning activities by the contractor until satisfactory air samplings are yielded. 8. All critical barriers, decontamination unit, windows, HVAC system, electrical outlets, penetrations, and negative air machines will be left in place until the project has been given final approval by the project monitor. Clearance Proceedings: 1. Once all stages of preparation, removal, and clean-up have been completed satisfactorily, clearance proceedings will begin. 2. Clearance proceedings will consist of an air-sampling scheme developed by the project monitor. 3. All air samples taken by the project monitor for the owner will be analyzed by an accredited laboratory selected by the project monitor. 4. All air samples for the owner shall be analyzed by either phase contrast microscopy, NIOSH Method 7400 at an accredited laboratory, or Transmission Electron Microscopy at an accredited laboratory. 5. The project monitor reserves the right to conduct surface dust samples for possible asbestos contamination using micro vacuuming, wipe sampling, and/or tape lifting techniques. All surface dust samples will be analyzed by an accredited laboratory using the polarized light microscopy with dispersion staining technique. Project Acceptance: 1. Project clearance will be based on thorough visual inspections conducted by the project monitor. 2. The project monitor's air monitoring results will be the samples used for clearance decisions. 3. Once the criteria for clearance established in H-1 and H-2 has been met, the project monitor will inform the owner of project completion. 4. If the criteria for clearance established in H-1 have not been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the project monitor, then re-cleaning of the entire removal area will be required until desired results are achieved. Additional charges for re-inspections and testing by the Center will be deducted from the contractor's final payment. Inspections: 1. The project monitor shall conduct inspections throughout the project. Each step of the abatement project will require his inspection/approval before proceeding to the next step. 2. Environmental and clearance sampling will be conducted by a project monitoring firm retained by the owner, or by the owner. 3. Materials and workmanship shall be subject to examination by the project monitor at all times during the construction and use of the asbestos containment. The project monitor shall have authority to reject defective materials and workmanship and therefore require its correction. 4. The project monitor will immediately suspend any work which is being conducted in an unsafe manner, i.e., the potential for personal injury or property damage exists. 5. The project monitor shall ensure that the contractor and their employees are licensed by the state of Maryland. Testing: 1. Collections of all OSHA required air monitoring will be conducted as per all applicable State and Federal regulations and shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor. The laboratory to be used must be qualified to perform the NIOSH Method 7400, have an established quality control program, and, in all respects conform to the requirements under the OSHA standard. 2. Area monitoring Collection of all OSHA required air sampling shall be conducted by a competent representative of the contractor. Sampling and analysis cost shall be borne by the contractor. 3. All monitoring samples shall be analyzed by a microscopist who has successfully completed the NIOSH 582 course -Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust. 4. All analytical results will be posted at the work site entrance within forty-eight (48) hours of sampling. Results shall be designated as to sample type (area or personal) and location. 5. If fiber contamination outside the containment is found to be in excess of 0.01 fibers/cc, the contractor shall immediately stop work and notify the building manager and project monitor. Work will not be resumed until corrective action has been engaged. 6. The project monitor may conduct air sampling at critical barriers other than those designated to the contractor. Labeling: 1. The contractor shall post signs and ensure labels are affixed to all asbestos materials, scrap, waste, debris, etc. Signs shall be posted at all entrances to the work area. 2. The signs and labeling shall be of sufficient size to be clearly legible, and display the following: DANGER CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS AVOID CREATING DUST CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD Waste Disposal: 1. Asbestos debris shall be placed in a 6-mil bag within the enclosure and sealed. Upon removal from the enclosure, the bags shall be rinsed and placed into a second, clear 6-mil bag. 2. Each asbestos waste bag shall be labeled with the above identified warning sign along with all other pertinent information (including waste generator and generation site) in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. 3. All asbestos waste bags shall be removed from the work area and stored in a properly prepared hauling container following the completion of each shift. 4. Sharp objects (i.e. ceiling grid work) shall be bagged and placed into a labeled, fiber drum for disposal. Asbestos shall be disposed of at an approved landfill. 5. A manifest must accompany the asbestos waste and shall be signed by a responsible representative of the landfill. 6. Transportation of asbestos waste for disposal must be in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional, and Local standards. 7. If a temporary disposal receptacle (dumpster) is to be utilized, the following conditions must be met: The receptacle shall be fully covered. Warning signs shall be placed on each side of the receptacle. The receptacle shall be locked when not attended. 8. Workers unloading asbestos at the disposal site shall wear NIOSH approved respirators with HEPA filters. Bags must be carefully unloaded by hand and placed on the ground. 9. An enclosed or covered vehicle must be used to transport asbestos to the disposal site. 10. Copies of disposal manifests must be submitted to the project manager within 60 days of the landfill receipt date Warrantees: •a) The contractor is to provide all manufactures written parts warrantees for the above statements at time of completion of job and provide a one year parts and labor contractors warranty. IV. Construction Requirements Center Regulations: Contractor and his employees shall abide by all of the Center's rules and regulations. There shall be no fraternization between contractor personnel and Job Corps Center students or personnel. The Contractor will be required to follow all Center safety and security requirements. Management of Jobsite: The Contractor shall maintain a clean and safe workplace that is secured at the end of each working day. The Contractor shall clear all deliveries with the Center's security personnel. Wage Rates: The bidders shall conform to the latest Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rate decisions for the area. Certified Payroll : Contractor must provide certified payroll documents to Center, on a weekly basis for employees that worked on the project. Insurance: The Contractor shall obtain and maintain insurance as follows: Workman's Compensation/Employers Liability insurance, to meet New York statutory requirements Comprehensive General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence) Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000/combined single limit) Fire Legal Liability ($500,000 per occurrence) The Contractor must cover any deductible costs. Upon contract award, the Contractor must add Woodland Job Corps academy as additional named insured to the policies. Schedule: The Contractor shall submit a schedule before beginning the contracted work. The project shall be completed within 30 days of the award of the contract. Written authorization is required to extend the 30 day completion requirements. Final Acceptance The Contractor shall notify the Center's facility manager when the project is substantially complete, and shall request an inspection. The successful completion of this inspection shall determine the date for the commencement of the warrantees, and the date for payment. V. Proposal Form The Contractor shall submit the following information with the proposal: A list of materials and product data sheets proposed for use References Copies of Insurance Certificates Proof of a valid Contractor's License for the state of Maryland Number of years in business Schedule and duration of project Detail explanation of how project will be carried
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Woodland Job Corps Center, 3300 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, Maryland, 20724, United States

Zip Code: 20724
 

Record

SN02885526-W 20120919/120918000551-19c237f0f07a53d8cadb622e1424a14a (fbodaily.com)
 

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