2536.01 DESCRIPTION.
This work is for removal, transportation, and disposal of asbestos in from buildings and structures scheduled for demolition or renovation. It shall be performed in accordance with 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M. The work will be detailed in the contract documents.

2536.02 LICENSING BIDDING.
Bids will be received for this project only from bidders who are currently licensed hold a valid permit for this type of work issued by the Iowa Division of Labor Workforce Development, Labor Services Division, and from bidders who can provide documentation the work will be subcontracted to a contractor holding a valid permit.

2536.03 IDENTIFICATION OF WORK.
The buildings and structures will have been inspected by the Contracting Authority for the presence of asbestos. Suspect materials will have been sampled and tested. The results will be included in the contract documents.

Access to the buildings and structures by prospective bidders will be allowed. Arrangements for access will be made by the Office of Contracts, on request.

The Contracting Authority assumes no responsibility for the condition of the existing buildings and structures.

The Bidder shall inspect the sites identified in the contract documents from which asbestos is to be removed prior to submittal of a bid.

The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain protective barricades, and fences for public safety during the contract period.

2536.04 RIGHTS OF POSSESSION OR OCCUPANCY.
The Contracting Authority has complete authority as to the possession of properties by any occupant. The Contractor, the Contractor's authorized subcontractors, their agents, or other individuals shall not have any right of authority to grant occupancy or to charge or collect any rents on any properties in this contract within the limits of this project.

2536.05 ASBESTOS REMOVAL.
The Contractor shall remove, transport, and dispose of all asbestos specified in the contract documents. This work shall be in compliance with current applicable local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances and requirements of the U.S. EPA, the Iowa DNR, and the Iowa Division of Labor Workforce Development. The Contractor is expected to be fully knowledgeable of these requirements.

The Contractor shall provide workers licensed and trained in asbestos abatement in accordance with 347 875 Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 82 155. These workers shall be on-site during the asbestos removal work and evidence that the required training has been accomplished by these persons shall be available for inspection during normal business hours.

This work shall be limited to asbestos removal. Salvage will not be permitted. Removal of pipes, ducts, or other items as units will be permitted only if future demolition is intended and the removal of these items is necessary for asbestos removal.

Some of the asbestos may not be friable. It may be possible to remove and dispose of this material in a manner to maintain its non-friable condition.

The Contractor shall monitor and test for air borne asbestos particles, during working hours, in accordance with the current EPA and Iowa Division of Labor Services Division regulations within the area of the property or fence line. The Contractor shall conduct the operations to keep air borne particles beyond this area within the established regulation limits. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer copies of correspondence, test results, recommendations, and other information to document the Contractor's compliance with these requirements.

When asbestos removal is completed, all work will be inspected for the presence of asbestos debris. Removal and cleaning shall continue until air monitoring clearance testing indicates a level of air borne fibers is equal to or less than the requirements in the current EPA and Iowa Division of Labor Services Division regulations. The Engineer shall be notified when this sampling is started. The Contractor shall provide documentation to the Engineer that the level of air borne fibers, after the work is completed, is equal or less than the requirements in the current EPA and Iowa Division of Labor Services Division regulations.

Test results for all air monitoring tests shall be furnished to the Engineer within 24 hours after the sampling has been completed.

The Contractor shall comply with current EPA, State, and Iowa Division of Labor Federal regulations and shall at all times take necessary precautions and provide necessary equipment to all persons employed on the project.

2536.06 REPORTING.
The Contractor shall give a minimum of 14 calendar days advance notification of the work to the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Division of Labor Services Division in accordance with 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M and other applicable regulations concerning asbestos removal work. The Contractor shall also obtain any necessary authorizations for the work. The Contractor shall provide copies of all notification and authorization information to the Engineer prior to starting work.

Specific reporting, authorization, and notification requirements may be specified in the contract documents.

2536.07 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL.
Removed asbestos shall be disposed of promptly. Transportation and disposal of waste containing asbestos shall be in accordance with current U.S. EPA and Iowa DNR regulations.

The Contractor shall identify or mark hauling vehicles used to transport asbestos waste, during loading and unloading, as required by the applicable regulations for transporting asbestos waste.

The Contractor shall also provide a Waste Shipment Record (WSR) to the waste site owner or operator at the time the waste is delivered to the waste disposal site. A copy of the WSR shall also be provided to the Engineer.

2536.08 SAFETY RULES.
The Contractor is solely responsible for enforcement of the safety rules for employees and any person the Contractor authorizes for entry into the work area. The Engineer and the Engineer's representatives will have a right of entry to the work area, and they will comply with the Contractor's safety rules.

2536.09 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND BASIS OF PAYMENT.
For the satisfactory Removal of Asbestos identified in the contract documents, the Contractor will be paid the lump sum contract price. This payment shall be full compensation for removal of asbestos, transporting asbestos, and disposal of asbestos at an approved disposal site. It shall also include the cost of all labor, monitoring, materials, equipment, permits, disposal fees, and preparation of and filing reports, notifications, and records.

Adjustment of contract price for Removal of Asbestos which is identified in the contract documents will not be allowed should any buildings from which asbestos is to be removed, be altered or damaged by others during the period of time between inspection by bidders and asbestos removal.

Partial payments may be paid as the work progresses, as authorized by the Engineer.

Should asbestos be discovered, in addition to that identified in the contract documents, removal of the additional asbestos will be paid for as extra work, in accordance with Article 1109.03, B.