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A contractor shall provide a New York and/or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) qualified and licensed lead abatement specialist to provide all management, tools, supplies, notification(s), equipment and labor necessary to perform lead abatement at Wiley Halls Dean, Reception Offices, Deans Bathroom and Hall #4 in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. See SOW for additional details.

Statement of Work (SOW)

Wiley Hall 2ⁿᵈ Deck Dean & Reception Offices Lead Paint Abatement / Remediation

1. Description of Services

A contractor shall provide a New York and/or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) qualified and

licensed lead abatement specialist to provide all management, tools, supplies, notification(s),

equipment and labor necessary to perform lead abatement at Wiley Hall’s Dean, Reception Offices,

Dean’s Bathroom and Hall #4 in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

2. General Requirements

a. Abatement and disposal shall be in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and

regulations including but not limited to requirements established by 40 CFR Part 745, EPA

(Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule), D.O.T. (49 C.F.R. § 173), and RCRA.

b. The contractor shall possess and provide current proof of all federal, state and local

trainings, license(s) and certification(s) including but not limited to the RRP, be registered with

the EPA and be licensed as a lead abatement contractor through either New York and/or EPA.

c. The contractor shall submit a “Occupant Protection Plan” to the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR), Public Safety Department, and Department of Public Works (DPW).

d. The designated work area(s) must be sealed from neighboring occupied areas of the

Quarter/academy with the appropriate barriers (i.e., plastic) and hazard notifications (warning

signs) per federal, state and local laws and regulations throughout the duration of the project

until final clearance has been achieved.

e. All work must be completed using wet methods per federal, state and local laws and regulations.

f. Apply a lead encapsulation paint or primer, over all surfaces to be painted, in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions. The contractor shall use an EPA approved lead encapsulant and provide

SDS for all products used throughout the project.

g. Given the sensitive nature of these areas (occupied resident), USMMA is requiring all work to be

done in a negative pressure enclosure to minimize impact to building occupants and operations.

h. All work must be completed using HEPA vacuum with a minimum filter requirement capable of

capturing particulates of 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency and in

conjunction with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

i. Throughout the duration of the abatement/remediation project, the work area(s) must be

contained until a formal lead clearance is completed. USMMA’s contracted hygienist shall be on-site

to conduct oversight of the lead abatement process, perform air monitoring, and the final lead

clearance. The clearance levels for dust wipes per the EPA’s Hazard Standards and Clearance Levels

for Lead in Paint, Dust and Soil requirements are as followed:

a. 10 ug/ft2 – floors

b. 100 ug/ft2 – window sills and troughs

j. All work and clearances must be coordinated with the USMMA’s MARAD, COR, Public Safety

Department, DPW and contracted IH. If clearance levels are not achieved in accordance with federal,

state and local laws and regulations, the contractor shall perform an environmental re-cleaning and

undergo another lead clearance process at no additional cost incurred to the government. If

required, this process will be repeated until acceptable levels are achieved in accordance with all

federal, state and local laws and regulations.

k. The work area must be cordoned off per federal and state laws and regulations with clearly

visible barriers (i.e., caution tape) where only authorized and trained individuals related to the

abatement project may enter.

l. Establish a containment area in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, to

fully separate the work area from other areas of the building. Maintain and identify emergency

exit(s) from the work area or establish alternate exit(s) compliant with all federal, state and

local laws and regulations.

m. The contractor will ensure academy occupants are protected at all times and prevent any

potential lead and/or lead dust contamination in accordance with all federal, state and local laws

and regulations.

n. All electrical equipment shall be run through Ground Fault Interrupt Circuit (GFCI) throughout

the course of the project.

o. The contractor shall be responsible for installation and connection of all temporary utilities

required to complete the abatement. The contractor shall ensure all electrical equipment run

through Ground Fault Interrupt Circuit (GFCI) throughout the duration of the project. DPW personnel

will show the contractor where to connect to water and power. The contractor shall provide and

install temporary GFCI panels for electrical service.

p. The contractor shall secure infrastructure equipment (i.e., HVAC system) and all other relevant

equipment to prevent contamination in neighboring areas per federal, state and local laws and

regulations.

q. Provide accurate and complete waste manifest(s) for lead disposal in accordance with all

federal, state and local laws and regulations.

r. Provide copies of all federal, state and local notifications.

s. Provide accurate records of abatement completion.

3. Additional Notes

a. Start Date: To be determined (Upon USMMA Contracting Officer’s (CO) award of contract).

Completion Date: 4 days after award of contract.

The completion date includes but is not limited to the submittal process, performance of the work,

final air clearance, inspection, waste disposal and waste manifest delivery.

b. A full work plan must be prepared in advance and submitted to the COR, Public Safety, DPW, and

contracted IH for approval. The plan must be approved at least two

(2) business days prior to commencement of work.

c. All work must be scheduled with the COR at least 48 hours prior to commencement.

d. The academy must be immediately notified of any service and/or activity interruptions. Any

potential unforeseen interruptions or issues must be immediately related to the COR, Public Safety

Department, and DPW.

e. A pre-bid onsite walkthrough with the DPW, COR, and Public Safety Department will be conducted

to identify and mark the proposed area where removal / abatement will take place. The contractor

will become familiar with on-sight conditions and restrictions. The square footage identified in

the SOW are approximations and will need to be assessed and verified by the contractor during the

walkthrough and incorporated into the bid submission. The contractor is responsible for verifying

quantities and locations where all work is to be performed. Failure to do so shall not relieve the

contractor of its obligation to furnish all labor and materials necessary to perform the work.

f. All work including but not limited to on-site assessment(s) and document review(s), must be

completed between normal business hours of operation (7am – 4pm), Monday – Friday, unless

additional approval is granted by the CO and COR.

g. Any debris generated during abatement activities will be removed by the contractor daily from

the affected area(s) and academy premises. Area(s) will be left neat and clean daily and after work

is completed, suitable for all normal academy activities.

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h. Contractor must properly dispose of waste in accordance with all RCRA requirements.

Documentation of this disposal shall be provided to the COR and Public Safety.

i. The contractor will be required to abate (remove) the paint materials from the indicated areas.

If the paint cannot be removed while still leaving a clean, smooth and paintable surface, the

contractor will be required to remove building material (i.e. wood pieces) in its entirety for the

selected areas and replace with similar material that meet all regulatory and industry standards.

j. Square Footage of removal areas include:

• Dean’s Office (207): ~ 399 SF

• Reception’s Office (206): ~ 378 SF

• Dean’s Bathroom (207A): ~76 SF

• Hall #4 (208B): ~25 SF

These areas will be outlined at the time of the on-site walkthrough. Abatement shall occur to

include removal of the selected areas and outlining materials (i.e., paint or marker).

k. The 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 project.

l. The contractor is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction throughout the duration of the

project. Any discrepancies, issues and concerns identified by the client originating from the

contractor will be addressed, documented and corrected in a timely manner.

Note: The contractor is responsible for any subcontractors that may be used throughout this

project. Subcontractors are required to adhere to all the requirements set forth within this SOW.

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4. Images of Area of Concern

Dean’s Office (207): ~ 399 SF

Reception’s Office (206): ~ 378 SF Dean’s Bathroom (207A): ~76 SF Hall #4 (208B): ~25

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SITE PICTURES

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