531-26-2-5408-0065 Asbestos Removal Bldg. 67

ATTACHMENT 3 - STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT IN MEDICAL RECORDS (G26-67) 1.0 Background The Boise VA Medical Center is seeking a vendor to remove approximately 475 square feet of asbestos containing black mastic, under non-asbestos floor tile, in our former medical records room. The chosen contractor must be capable of providing personnel, supervision, equipment, supplies, certifications, transportation, waste disposal, and other resources necessary for asbestos abatement in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. 2.0 Scope of Work The Contractor shall remove approximately 475 square feet of asbestos containing black mastic located under non-asbestos floor tile. The asbestos containing materials must be removed from the base concrete floor of Room G26 without causing noticeable damage. All flooring materials within the scope of work must be removed from the Boise VA Medical Center campus and disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. 2.1 Pre-Abatement – Planning & Documentation Prior to work beginning onsite, the Contractor must submit a written asbestos abatement plan that shows how they intend to complete the project. The abatement plan should include the following information: • A detailed step by step plan for how the asbestos abatement will occur from set up to teardown. It must meet the minimum requirements outlined in this SOW. • Documentation proving an EPA notification was made about the asbestos abatement. • EPA Asbestos Worker and Supervisor Certifications for the workers who will perform the abatement activities at the Boise VA Medical Center. • (Optional) – A negative exposure assessment for the type of asbestos work to be performed. 2.2 Asbestos Abatement Remove approximately 475 square feet of asbestos black mastic under non-asbestos floor tile. The asbestos flooring is under old medical records platforms which must be removed as part of the abatement. – See a map in Attachment A. Location A – Boise VA Medical Center staff will remove the wooden platforms prior to the Contractor arriving onsite. Location B – The Contractor must remove the wooden platforms after the asbestos abatement begins; the floor tile underneath is in poor condition due to past water intrusion events. The Contractor shall clean the platforms to ensure the asbestos mastic -- 1 of 5 -- and/or dust is removed. The clean wooden platforms may remain in the containment; Boise VA Medical Center staff will remove them post abatement. Removal Parameters – Controls for Abatement • Full negative pressure enclosure with HEPA filtered air exhausted outside. The negative pressure must be -0.02 column inches of water proven with a pressure differential monitor. o There are windows that open outside in Room G26. • The enclosure needs at least 1 decontamination chamber to assist in preventing the migration of airborne asbestos fibers outside of the regulated work area. • 6-mil poly plastic should be used for the enclosure walls. • The Contractor may choose to set up 1 enclosure covering both Location A & Location B, or 2 smaller enclosures, at their discretion. The chosen enclosure method must be in the written abatement plan. • The hard walls in Room G26 need splash guard and the non-asbestos flooring in the rest of Room G26 need a plastic floor covering to eliminate the risk of damage or staining. • Asbestos removal methods must follow the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101; i.e., use wet methods to remove the asbestos, DO NOT use abrasive removal methods like sanding. • All asbestos containing or contaminated waste must be sealed in 6-mil poly bags and / or sealed plastic drums and labeled as asbestos waste. • Waste bags and equipment must be wiped down before exiting the negative pressure enclosure. Prior to starting the abatement, the Boise VA Medical Center Industrial Hygienist must inspect and approve the regulated work area. They will assess the enclosure, signage, and adherence to the written asbestos abatement plan submitted by the Contractor. 2.3 Waste Handling All asbestos waste must be handled, transported, and disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal law. • Asbestos waste containers must be labeled as asbestos waste using labeling requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1926.1101. • All asbestos waste must be removed from Boise VA Medical Center property at the conclusion of the abatement project. • After disposal, a copy of the hazardous waste manifest must be submitted to the COR, in accordance with 49 CFR 172.205 requirements. 2.4 Visual Clearance After the asbestos black mastic is removed, an Industrial Hygienist must perform the visual clearance, prior to the final cleaning and encapsulating. The Industrial Hygienist must be employed by a 3rd party. -- 2 of 5 -- 2.5 Final Clearance After the abatement, final cleaning, and encapsulation is completed, a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is required to prove the space is safe to reoccupy. The TEM must: • Be performed by a 3rd party Industrial Hygienist following NIOSH Method 7400 sampling and analysis methodology. • Use more than one air sample per enclosed regulated area (containment). • Aggravate the surface within the enclosure using a leaf blower prior to beginning the air clearance sampling and maintaining the irritated airflow with a fan during the air sampling. 2.6 Teardown After receiving passing results for the aggressive air clearance, the Contractor must remove all materials and equipment. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: • Removal and disposal of used plastic enclosure walls, splash guard covers, and floor covers. • Removal of Contractor owned equipment, materials, and garbage from the worksite. Report any accidental damage that occurred to existing building materials not in the scope of work (i.e., non-asbestos floor, walls, ceiling) to the COR. The contractor shall immediately report any unplanned physical harm or alteration to th…