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Home My WebLink AboutAMI Environmental-RFP-04.07.2008 ' AMI 11 ENVIRONMENTAL March 21, 2008 City of Waterloo City Clerk's Office—Attn: Louis Starks 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, IA 50703 RE: Proposal for Asbestos,Lead-Based Paint and Miscellaneous Hazardous Building Materials Survey Former Rath Administration Building Waterloo,IA AMI Environmental Proposal No: 8050 To Whom It May Concern: AMI Environmental (AMI) is pleased to present this proposal to survey the former Rath Administration facility for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), lead-containing materials (LCMs) and miscellaneous hazardous building materials (MHBMs). AMI's proposed scope of work and associated fees are as follows: UNDERSTANDING OF SCOPE The area(s) to be surveyed shall include all accessible common areas, corridors, closets, offices, rooms, attics, mechanical spaces, pipe tunnels and ceiling plenums, as well as all accessible exterior portions of the structure. ASBESTOS SURVEY AMI will visually inspect the proposed survey area to determine the presence of ACMs. Pursuant to this inspection, AMI will: • Collect bulk samples of all identified materials suspected of being ACMs. All asbestos bulk samples shall be analyzed by a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)-certified laboratory in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized method, Polarized Light Microscopy(PLM). Note: Certain materials that test positive for asbestos in sufficiently low concentrations may warrant point count analysis. Point counting is a more accurate, and more expensive, analytical method that AMI recommends when there is reasonable likelihood that certain materials may prove to be non-asbestos- containing. AMI will make such recommendations, as appropriate, prior to www.amienvironmental.corn 8802 S 135th Street • Omaha, NE 68138 800.828.8487 • 402.397.5001 • 402.397.3313 (fax) Proposal for Asbestos,Lead-Based Paint and Miscellaneous Hazardous Building Materials Survey Former Rath Administration Building Waterloo,IA AMI Environmental Proposal No:8050 Page2of4 submittal of the final survey report. Costs for performing point count analysis are not included in this proposal. • Identify and quantify all materials confirmed to be ACM, by type and location within the survey area. • Take representative photographs of all suspected ACMs; and photographs of site conditions, as may be warranted. OPTIONAL-LEAD XRF SURVEY LCMs, including building fixtures, components and paint, may be present in the proposed survey area. Subject to previous remodeling activity, the most common occurrences of lead in facilities of this age and type include surfaces and components painted with lead-based paint, ceramic tile, porcelain fixtures, fire doors and certain specialized equipment associated with medical services. Depending on actual renovation and construction activities to be performed, information concerning lead and lead-based paint may be needed by the general contractor for employee protection purposes and proper disposal of demolition waste and debris. AMI will inspect the proposed survey area to determine the presence of LCMs, utilizing a portable XRF instrument. Pursuant to this inspection,AMI will: • Collect a sufficient number of XRF readings within the work area, including each component and/or surface with a distinct painting history, to determine the presence of lead. • Take representative photographs of all lead-containing components and surfaces; and photographs of site conditions, as may be warranted. OPTIONAL-MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS SURVEY Miscellaneous hazardous building materials (MHBM) requiring special handling, disposal or recycling may be present in the proposed survey area. Subject to previous remodeling and/or maintenance activities, the most common occurrences of MHBMs for facilities of this age and type include mercury within fluorescent light tubes, switches and thermostats; PCB-containing light ballasts; batteries within emergency back-up equipment; radioactive sources; and ozone- depleting substances within air-conditioning and water cooling units. Depending on actual construction activities to be performed, information concerning MHBMs may be needed for proper disposal or recycling, and employee protection purposes. AMI will inspect the proposed survey area for occurrences of MHBMs, which may require special handling, disposal or recycling, due to renovation activities. Pursuant to this inspection,AMI will: • Visually identify and quantify occurrences of MHBMs in the proposed survey area, by type and location within the survey area. • Take representative photographs of identified MHBMs; and photographs of site conditions, as may be warranted. www.amienvironmental.com 8802 S 135th Street • Omaha, NE 68138 800.828.8487 • 402.397.5001 • 402.397.3313 (fax) Proposal for Asbestos,Lead-Based Paint and Miscellaneous Hazardous Building Materials Survey • Former Rath Administration Building Waterloo,IA AMI Environmental Proposal No: 8050 Page 3 of 4 SURVEY REPORT AMI will produce and deliver two copies of a detailed report presenting the findings of the survey. The report shall include: • A narrative description of the survey performed, its findings and recommendations, if appropriate. • Tables summarizing all ACMs identified during the survey, as well as lead- containing paint and miscellaneous hazardous building materials. • Analytical results for all materials analyzed for asbestos, as well as all lead XRF instrument readings. • Color photos showing examples for each type of ACM identified during the survey, as well as photos of lead-based painted surfaces and lead-containing components, and miscellaneous hazardous materials. • 81/2"x 11" color schematics depicting the locations of ACMs identified and their respective sample locations, as well as lead-containing surfaces and components, and miscellaneous hazardous materials. • Engineering estimates to abate all ACMs, as well as estimates to dispose, recycle or otherwise addressing issues concerning lead and MHBMs. PROJECT SCHEDULE Asbestos survey report shall be delivered within seven (7) days from the notice to proceed (signed contract). Four (4) additional days will be required for the lead and miscellaneous hazardous building materials. REGULATORY STANDARDS AMI will perform all inspection and analytical services in accordance with all applicable federal and state requirements, including EPA National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) standards for asbestos (40 CFR Part 61). Personnel conducting asbestos inspections will be certified in accordance with EPA (40 CFR 763) and State of Iowa regulations. PROPOSAL STIPULATIONS The following fees are subject to the following stipulations: • Owner to provide full access to facility at time of inspection. • Lead inspection to be considered a screening only but detailed enough for construction purposes. • AMI estimates 65 additional samples to be collected. Information from previous inspection to be utilized. • Due to the unsafe condition of the facility, AMI requires a two person team for this project. www.amienvironmentai.corn 8802 S 135th Street • Omaha, NE 68138 800.828.8487 • 402.397.5001 • 402.397.3313 (fax) Proposal for Asbestos,Lead-Based Paint and Miscellaneous Hazardous Building Materials Survey Former Rath Administration Building Waterloo,L4 AMI Environmental Proposal No:8050 Page 4of4 SURVEY FEES Survey fees include all labor, materials, equipment and supplies to perform the proposed services as presented herein. The lump sum fee to perform the Asbestos Inspection &Report: $4,900.00 (Includes $70.00 for Iowa Sales Tax on Analytical Fees) OPTIONAL The lump sum fee to perform the Lead&Misc Haz. Mat. Assessment: $2,390.00 Total: $7,290.00 The fees in this proposal may change if the proposal is not accepted within 60 days. Thank you for considering AMI Environmental. If you have any questions or require additional information,please contact me at your convenience. Respectfully submitted, ACCEPTANCE Larry J. Owens City of Waterloo AMI Group, Inc. d/b/a AMI Environmental y- 7—a) Date Enclosures: Example Survey Report www.amienvironmental.corn 8802 S 135th Street • Omaha, NE 68138 800.828.8487 • 402.397.5001 • 402.397.3313 (fax)