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This service uses the results of the asbestos samples (taken during an asbestos building inspection) to develop a project specification for the removal of asbestos and provide related consulting. Your project specification will be written by a State of Iowa licensed project designer.
Having project specifications written for asbestos removal projects:
- Ensures that everything is done properly; reduces liability
- Ensures that all bidding removal contractors meet certain criteria
- Is required for schools under AHERA
Includes:
- Consulting
- Assistance with contract setup
- Unbiased assistance in selection of asbestos removal contractors
- Contractor qualification requirements
- Scope of work and plan (a set of detailed documents written for the asbestos removal contractor) which includes:
- Descriptions of required materials and equipment for specific project
- Details about how the project is to proceed
- Removal
- Encapsulation
- Decontamination
- Air monitoring
- Clean up
- Entry and exit procedures
- Project execution
- Site security requirements
- Restoration/repair requirements for after abatement (re-insulation, etc.)
- Building plans or blueprints
- Locations and quantities of known asbestos
- Completion date deadlines and other special measures
- Notification (State and EPA) and submittal requirements
- Emergency planning requirements
- Responsibilities of various parties (contractors, industrial hygienists, building owners, etc.)
- Bid documents (enabling you to have removal contractors bid on the project)
- The bidding procedures to be followed
- Insurance requirements
Your Ames Environmental representative will:
- Attend the pre-bid meeting to ensure that the removal contractors are seeing the entire project
- Assist in the selection of the best removal contractor for your project
- Assist in the drafting of the contract you will have with the removal contractor
Important Notes:
- The project specification can only be modified by another written document (addendum).
- We can also provide you with an end-to-end solution to help manage your removal project through our asbestos removal project supervision program.
Contact us for more information and a complimentary needs consultation.