Specifications include, but are not limited to: 4.1.1. Task 1 – Mobilization and Site Preparation. Mobilization and demobilization of the necessary tools, labor, and equipment to successfully complete the Project, including Site cleanup. Task shall include obtaining necessary permits and submitting required notifications to the City of Augusta and the State of Maine, establishing temporary facilities, and dust control measures. 4.1.2. Task 2: Asbestos Abatement. Abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in interior portions of the Stone Building. See Ransom Consulting, LLC (Ransom)’s “Hazardous Building Materials Inventory (HBMI), Former Maine State Hospital: Stone Building, 67 Independence Drive, Augusta, Maine,” dated January 31, 2023 attached to these project specifications (Attachment B) for information regarding asbestos locations and approximate quantities. This task shall be inclusive of the interior asbestos containing materials and presumed asbestos containing material identified by Ransom’s Report, with the following exceptions: window components including window glazing, caulking, and sashes throughout the building, and decorative wood work and trim within the administration portion of the building are not included in this scope of work. 4.1.2.1 Asbestos abatement must be performed in accordance with applicable regulations established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, OSHA, and the State of Maine. ACM will be removed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor and in accordance with a project design prepared by a certified Abatement Project Designer. See Section 02 82 11 for details. 4.1.2.2 All quantities in the Ransom HBMI report are ESTIMATES ONLY and all quantities must be verified by the abatement contractor. 4.1.2.3 Contractor shall provide and maintain environmental and engineering controls to contain potentially hazardous dust and stormwater from impacting the public, site workers, or occupants of adjacent properties. 4.1.2.4 Air clearance sampling by a MEDEP-Certified Asbestos Air Monitor must be conducted prior to removal of containment. Coordination and payment of this clearance sampling is the responsibility of the Contractor. 4.1.3 Task 3: Full Removal of Lead-Based Paint. The complete removal and disposal of lead-based paint, as practicable. Full removal of lead-based paint will be throughout the entire Site building. Full removal of lead-paint will be in accordance with applicable local, State and Federal requirements. Contractor will take all necessary actions to protect and/or restore historic woodwork and all other areas throughout the building which are not scheduled for lead-based paint removal. 4.1.3.1 Lead-based paint identified throughout the Site buildings will be removed and managed in accordance with State and Federal regulations, including the OSHA lead standard (29 CFR 1926.62 “Lead Exposure in Construction: Interim Final Rule”), EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program Rules, and the OSHA Lead Standard for Construction Industry. Contractor shall prepare a Site-specific health and safety plan for demolition activities which includes worker exposure risks, the required work procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. 4.1.3.2 A lead paint survey was conducted at the Site by Air Quality Management Services, Inc. Tabulated data from the lead paint inspection is included in Attachment C. Lead paint removal activities under this task shall be conducted in all areas of the Stone Building which are identified as “Positive” in Attachment C. Doors and woodwork identified as coated in lead paint are to be stripped and are not to be removed as whole components.
