B3 Audiology CIH

Background An area of Building 3 is being renovated to become the new Audiology Outpatient Clinic at HVHCS FDR Hospital in Montrose, NY. Some glove-bag asbestos abatement will need to be performed to allow for the demolition of defunct steam pipe in the space. Additionally, some materials finished with lead-containing paint are scheduled for demolition. This will require proper planning for possible exposure assessment and area monitoring in accordance with 29 OSHA 1926.62. Objectives The first objective of this acquisition is to provide for the services of a 3rd party Certified Industrial Hygienist to perform the construction administration and air monitoring services required for the abatement of approximately 30 linear feet of ACM pipe insulation. This would involve tasks 6 through 9 of the attached documents Special Instruction Asbestos and Lead Abatement. These tasks are also outlined below. The second objective of this acquisition is to provide for the services of the same 3rd party Certified Industrial Hygienist to sample lead concentrations to properly perform area monitoring in the worker breathing zone and make determinations of action level and advise on actions to be taken if/when necessary. This would involve tasks 6 through 9 of the attached documents Special Instruction Asbestos and Lead Abatement. These tasks are also outlined below. Scope or Tasks: Asbestos CIH Tasks 6-9: Task 6 Assist VA in evaluating qualifications of contractor and personnel by establishing minimum qualifications requirements for specialization experience, key personnel, standard operating procedures, etc. Task 7 Continuously monitor performance of contractor during abatement work to ensure adherence to abatement design. Monitor air quality in and around work space, worker exposure, operating procedures, respiratory protection systems, the abatement process, and the packing, transportation, and disposal of asbestos and PCB. Secure the services of a qualified analytical laboratory to turn over sample results within 24 hours unless a specific request has been made by the VA. Task 8 At the end of abatement and after final cleaning, inspect the workspace and perform the required testing to establish the decontamination level specified. Task 9 Provide a certificate to the COR certifying that the abatement process was performed in accordance with the best practice, the maximum feasible protection of people and the environment has been achieved during the abatement process, and the impacted space has achieved the VA required decontamination levels. All data, inspection results and testing results generated by the CIH will be available to the contractor for information and consideration. Monitoring and inspection results of the CIH will be used by the VA to issue any stop work or removal orders to the contractor during abatement work and to accept or reject the area or building as contaminated. The CIH will make available to the contractor the plan for sample collection and analysis for continuous monitoring outside the work area and the plan for final inspection and testing for each space or building prior to executing each plan. The plan will include the locations for samples, name and qualifications of person taking samples, the methodology of analysis and the name and address of the laboratory to be used for analysis. Provide closeout report to document all paperwork and clearances to accompany clearance certificate. Lead CIH Tasks 6-9: TASK 6: Assist VA in evaluating qualifications of contractor and personnel by establishing minimum qualification requirements for specialization experience, key personnel, standard operating procedures, etc. TASK 7: Continuously monitor performance of contractor during abatement work to ensure adherence to abatement design. Monitor air quality in and around work space, worker exposure, operating procedures, respiratory protection systems, the abatement process, and the packing, transportation, and disposal of debris following the test analysis to determine the classification of disposal. Secure the services of a qualified analytical laboratory, to turn over sample results within 24 hours. TASK 8: At the end of abatement and after final cleaning, inspect the work space and perform the required testing to establish the decontamination level specified. TASK 9: Provide a certificate to the Resident Engineer certifying that the abatement process was performed in accordance with the best practice, the maximum feasible protection of people and the environment has been achieved during the abatement process, and the impacted space has achieved the VA required decontamination levels. Review the abatement contractor close out documents, collect manifests for disposal and submit package to VA. (2- sets). Other Scope or Tasks to be included in this posting: Construction Administration services to be provided by the awardee of this contract shall include, in addition to Tasks 6-9 of the Asbestos and Lead Abatement Special Instruction, the review of submittals and enforcement of provisions included in the specifications Section 02 82 13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement. Section 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal These specifications as well as the project bid documents are attached to this solicitation for reference. All recommendations for actions to be taken by the general contractor shall be communicated to the asbestos subcontractor through the VA COR. Performance on this contract shall comply with VA Specifications and regulations, all applicable Federal, State and Local codes including specific regulations related to working at the VA Medical Center at Montrose. T

Hospital, Renovation.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Joists, Metal Support Assemblies, Healthcare Metal Supports.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Windows, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Service Walls, Patient Bed Service Walls, Wall and Door Protection, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Mercantile and Service Equipment, Vending Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Medical Sterilizing Equipment, Examination and Treatment Equipment, Patient Care Equipment, Operating Room Equipment, Solid Waste Handling Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Blinds, Casework, Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Healthcare Furniture.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Radiation Protection.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Gas and Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Substations, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Special Purpose Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm, Radiation Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
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Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.