HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 8337 GENERAL ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR (2)Risk Removal, LLC
6250 Iron Forge Road Timnath, CO 80547
(970) 221-9121 Fax: (970) 493-7446
City of Fort Collins Proposal
Request for Proposal
8337 General Abatement Contractor
Prepared for:
City of Fort Collins
Submittal Due Date: July 28, 2016
At 3:00 PM (MST)
215 North Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Prepared by:
Morrow Holdings, LLC dba Risk Removal, LLC
6250 Iron Forge Road
Tinmath, CO 80547
Contact:
Tim Jones, Director of Business Development
Phone: (970) 221-9121
Fax: (970) 493-7446
Cell: (970) 616-2323
TimJones@riskremoval.com
Risk Removal, LLC
6250 Iron Forge Road Timnath, CO 80547
(970) 221-9121 Fax: (970) 493-7446
July 27th, 2016
Mr. Nick Jovine
215 North Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Mr. Jovine,
Please find Risk Removal, LLC’s response to the City of Fort Collins request for proposal – 8337
General Abatement Contractor. Risk Removal, LLC has served Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska for
more than 25 years, and we appreciate the opportunity to submit our qualifications for consideration as
a standing order contractor for the City of Fort Collins.
Risk Removal, LLC was organized in 1989 and has continuously held General Abatement Contractor
certificates since that time. From our home office in Tinmath, Risk Removal, LLC has served the
asbestos, lead, mold, and other abatement and hazardous materials remediation needs of government
entities, public school districts and universities, as well as commercial, industrial and residential building
owners. Our abatement experiences include subsequent demolition of structures and removal and
restoration of soils.
Risk Removal, LLC has extensive experience completing a wide variety of maintenance, renovation
and emergency response projects. Work is performed by full time Risk Removal, LLC employees that are
certified to perform asbestos and lead abatement, as well as other hazardous material remediation. Our
field staff and office support team work together to meet the operational and administrative needs of
our clients so that projects are executed in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.
Risk Removal, LLC looks forward to serving your hazard abatement needs as a partner through
ensuring the safety of our clients. Please advise if we can answer any questions or provide further
information.
Best regards,
Tim Jones
Director of Business Development
Risk Removal, LLC
6250 Iron Forge Road Timnath, CO 80547
(970) 221-9121 Fax: (970) 493-7446
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Table of Contents
1) Understanding ...................................................................................................................................... 2
2) Company Profile: ................................................................................................................................... 2
a) Company Overview: .......................................................................................................................... 2
b) Key Staff Members: .............................................................................................................................. 5
c) Capacity: ................................................................................................................................................ 6
d) Responsiveness: .................................................................................................................................... 6
e) Financial: ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3) GAC Certifications ................................................................................................................................. 9
State of Colorado General Abatement Contractor (asbestos) – License Number 10406 ......................... 9
State of Colorado Lead based paint Abatement Firm Certificate – License Number 8976 .................... 10
4) Project Approach: ............................................................................................................................... 11
General Approach to Project .................................................................................................................. 11
5) Organization and Management: ......................................................................................................... 13
a) Project Organization: ...................................................................................................................... 13
b) Project Team work performed: ....................................................................................................... 13
c) Management Approach: ................................................................................................................. 13
d) Project Management SW: ............................................................................................................... 13
6) Summary of Demonstrated Experience: ............................................................................................. 13
Project 1 (Abraham Lincoln High School, Denver, CO): .......................................................................... 14
Project 2 (University of Colorado Stearns building, Boulder, CO): ......................................................... 14
Project 3 (Thompson School District, Monroe Elementary): .................................................................. 14
Safety Policy: ........................................................................................................................................... 15
7) Costs: ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Cost Schedule: ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Current Project Scope of Work: .............................................................................................................. 17
Current Project Alternate 1: ................................................................................................................... 18
Risk Removal acknowledges receipt of the following: ........................................................................... 18
Addendum No. 1 ..................................................................................................................................... 18
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1) Understanding
Risk removal, LLC understands the on-call General Abatement Contract project to be a partnership
between the City of Fort Collins and Risk Removal, LLC to safely, efficiently and in an environmentally
friendly fashion remove asbestos containing materials, lead base paint and other regulated building
materials from city property. Together we will work towards creating spaces that are safer and more
environmentally welcome for people to utilize. There are some near term identified asbestos removal
projects and some areas that may have not been located yet. The team of the city, environmental
consultants and Risk Removal, LLC will work to provide a complete and satisfactory servicing of these
projects as they arise including estimating costs, determining the best contract structure to complete
each project, performing the abatement and properly disposing of the abated materials. As part of the
select group of companies invited to partner with the city, Risk Removal, LLC is not guaranteed the
opportunity to execute any or all of the scope of any specific project; however, as the relationship
develops the team will work more efficiently and be able to excel at delivering the required results. Risk
Removal, LLC has the level of expertise necessary to help guide the team to a safe, timely and ultimately
successful project completion. All the work done by Risk Removal, LLC will be done in accordance with
appropriate state and federal laws.
2) Company Profile:
a) Company Overview:
Risk Removal, LLC has provided environmental services in the rocky mountain region for more than
25 years. The company was organized in 1989 and has continuously held General Abatement
Certificates since that time, and serves Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado.
Risk Removal, LLC specializes in the safe and certified removal of various hazardous materials.
Projects are delivered on a turn-key basis and may include project estimation, certified project design,
remediation and abatement, final clearances and disposal. The company provides the following
services:
Asbestos abatement
Lead abatement and lead based paint stabilization
Mold remediation
Microbial remediation and sanitization
Regulated building materials removal and disposal (PCB’s, Fluorescent Tubes, Ballast, Mercury
Containing Devices)
Biological / animal remediation
Methamphetamine remediation
The company operates from its northern Colorado home facility, and from a satellite location in
Denver. These locations provide efficient daily access to clients in Colorado, western Nebraska and
Wyoming. The purpose built headquarters includes office space, a large warehouse and a yard for our
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late model fleet of trucks, trailers, roll-off dumpsters, consumables and abatement equipment.
Risk Removal, LLC has extensive experience completing a wide variety of maintenance, remediation,
renovation and emergency response projects. Work is performed by full time Risk Removal, LLC
employees that are certified to perform asbestos and lead abatement, as well as other hazardous
material remediation. Our field staff and office support team work together to meet the operational
and administrative needs of our clients so that projects are executed in a safe, timely and cost effective
manner. All of Risk Removal’s estimators are AHERA and Colorado certified Asbestos Project Designers,
making them uniquely qualified to assess and manage the execution of each project.
Risk Removal, LLC serves the asbestos, lead, mold, and various other abatement and hazardous
materials remediation needs of governments, universities, public school districts, and municipalities, as
well as commercial, industrial and residential building owners.
Risk Removal, LLC has served as a standing order contractor for the University of Colorado - Boulder
since 2010, Auraria Higher Education Center serving University of Colorado – Denver, Metropolitan State
University of Denver and the Community College of Denver. The company also performs work on a
regular basis for the University of Northern Colorado. In addition to these universities, Risk Removal,
LLC is also a standing order contractor for the Boulder Valley School District RE-2, Denver Public Schools,
Poudre School District, and Thompson School District. Risk Removal, LLC is also a standing order
contractor for the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
Risk Removal, LLC has completed thousands of projects successfully due to our experienced staff’s
focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient project execution for our clients. Our status as a
standing order contractor with the many organizations listed above is the result of our philosophy of
“earning our way”, meaning we must perform well on each project in order to earn the opportunity to
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work on future projects. The company has never been terminated from a project, paid liquidated
damages or failed to complete a project on time. Nor has the company changed names or license
number or had its license revoked in the past 5 years. We do not have any pending violations or
violations in the past 6 months. The company owners, officers and partners have not ever been
convicted of crimes involving federal, state, or local law related to abatement or construction.
Additionally, the company owners, officers and partners have not been convicted of a federal or state
crime of fraud, theft or any other act of dishonesty.
Over the previous 25 years Risk Removal, LLC’s projects have predominantly focused on removing
asbestos and lead from commercial, industrial and residential structures. Depending on the project,
some of these structures are demolished and some are retained for future use. In either case, Risk
Removal, LLC has provided the expertise necessary to complete the work in a safe, timely and efficient
manner. Risk Removal, LLC currently holds the following company certifications and licenses:
State of Colorado General Abatement Contractor (asbestos) – License Number 10406
State of Colorado Lead based paint Abatement Firm Certificate – License Number 8976
United States Environmental Protection Agency Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Activities
license number NAT-58468-1
Risk Removal, LLC is a member of the Colorado Environmental Professionals Association (CEPA)
and currently serves on its board. Risk Removal, LLC’s involvement in CEPA allows Risk Removal, LLC
stay abreast of the contemporary issues within the industry, share best practices and lessons learned
between members, learn new remediation technologies, remain up to date on industry safety
regulations and other regulatory changes.
The financial strength of an organization is critical to its ability to execute projects successfully. Risk
Removal maintains significant cash reserves for working capital to ensure the ability to pay suppliers and
employees and respond to unexpected needs. The company also has a substantial line of credit
available for additional capital, if required.
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b) Key Staff Members:
Staff is located in Northern Colorado with Risk Removal, LLC’s headquarters situated in Tinmath, CO
and a satellite office in Denver.
President & Director of Operations: Steven Morrow
As President of Risk Removal, Mr. Morrow oversees the day-to-day business operations of the
Company including job sourcing, project estimations, budgeting, customer relations and project
management. As an AHERA and Colorado certified Project Designer, he handles both the macro and
micro elements involved in designing and executing projects with customers.
Office Manager: Laura Schiel
Ms. Schiel is the company office manager and handles the administrative and accounting functions
including accounts receivable and accounts payable. Ms. Schiel maintains all company and individual
certifications, and manages insurance, bonding and administrative requirements for customers, vendors
and service providers to the company.
Director of Business Development: Tim Jones
As Director of Business Development, Mr. Jones drives company growth and oversees project
execution. A certified Project Management Profession (PMP), Mr. Jones brings over 20 years’
experience developing business relationships and executing on complex projects in multiple industries.
Supervisors: Antonio Lopez, Oscar Molina, Aron Tapia, Mauricio Rodriguez and Jeanette Johnson
Risk Removal has an outstanding corps of experienced supervisors, who have cumulatively completed
thousands of projects in asbestos and lead abatement, mold remediation and methamphetamine
decontamination. Supervisors oversee all activity at the job site and coordinate the work activity of the
technicians to ensure projects are completed in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
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Supervisors ensure that all activities are performed according to company and OSHA standards, manage
job site equipment and supplies, and keep the customer project manager abreast of project progress.
Estimators and Project Managers: Nic Tafoya and Nathan Challenger
As certified Colorado and AHERA project designers, Mr. Tafoya and Mr. Challenger are uniquely
qualified to assess the scope of work for a project and have extensive experience estimating costs,
developing proposals and managing projects to successful completion. They are on call to address
customer requests or issues, and to coordinate schedules, permits, project documentation, and
employee certifications.
AHERA and Colorado Certified Project Designers: Steven Morrow, Nathan Challenger and Nic
Tafoya
AHERA and Colorado Certified Asbestos Supervisor: Antonio Lopez, Oscar Molina, Aron Tapia,
Mauricio Rodriguez, Jacob Martinez
AHERA and Colorado Certified Asbestos Worker: Abel Sotelo, Felix Soltelo, Luis Flores, Isauro
Tapia, Miguel Flores, Alfredo Trinidad, Victor
Sotelo, Obiel Casillas, Juan Sotelo, Jesus Aguilar
Eric Tapia, Enrique Vega, Ivan Faudoa and Cesar
Corona
Colorado Reg 19 Certified: Jacob Martinez, Oscar Molina, Aron Tapia, Cesar
Corona, and Enrique Vega
EPA RRRP Certified Worker: Isuaro Tapia, Felix Sotelo, Abel Sotelo, Nathan
Challenger, Luis Flores
c) Capacity:
Risk Removal, LLC employs approximately 30 people year round. Generally we do not use temporary
agents to complete project activities. We expect to coordinate with the greater project team to ensure
that as work is being performed for the City of Fort Collins there are a suitable number of people
dedicated to the project to complete it in the timeline agreed to. As part to the estimating actions, Risk
Removal, LLC’s project estimators will strive to understand the needs of the team and develop a tailored
plan of execution that meets those needs.
d) Responsiveness:
Risk Removal, LLC’s project designers work closely with the operations team to ensure projects are
scheduled in such a way to meet the team’s needs. This direct relationship ensures that as the project
develops and subsequent needs identified the team can sufficiently respond to that additional
information. Ultimately, this interface with the operational team allows Risk Removal, LLC to see
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upcoming abatement needs on the portfolio of projects and adjust staffing levels as necessary to meet
the needs of each individual project. Headquartered in Northern Colorado, Risk Removal, LLC owns its
equipment and keeps an inventory of supplies and materials used for abatement and remediation
activities in our warehouse. We own and maintain our fleet of late model trucks and trailers and replace
our abatement equipment frequently to ensure proper operation on the job. The company maintains
credit accounts with independent waste haulers, several landfills, and environmental suppliers and
receives same day delivery on orders to our warehouse or directly to the job site. In total, this allows
Risk Removal, LLC to quickly respond to evolving schedules and programs consistently meeting the City
of Fort Collins project needs.
e) Financial:
Risk Removal, LLC has been in business for 25 years and has bonding capacity of $1,500,000.
Additionally, we maintain extensive standard insurance coverage as well as pollution insurance coverage
typical for our industry. Below are examples of bonding capacity as well as insurance coverage.
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3) GAC Certifications
State of Colorado General Abatement Contractor (asbestos) – License Number
10406
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State of Colorado Lead based paint Abatement Firm Certificate – License
Number 8976
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4) Project Approach:
General Approach to Project
In executing projects with the City of Fort Collins, Risk Removal, LLC will assign a dedicated
experienced project team. The team will be comprised of project management, supervisors, and
technicians of the size necessary to meet the project schedule or respond adequately to the emergency.
The size of the crew on site will increase or decrease, as necessary, to meet the project staffing
requirements. This team is committed to ensuring the best possible outcome of each project. In
general, the team will strive to understand the city’s needs for a specific project and account for that
when developing the project estimate as well as determining the strategy to execute project. By
working with the city’s project team, further efficiencies to cost or schedule may be achieved through
abatement project design. The design process will yield the most efficient number, type, size, and
location of containments required to abate the materials that maybe be impacted for any given project.
Risk Removal, LLC uses state certified project designers to develop these plans. These folks are the
primary point of contact over the life cycle for the project from initial evaluation and proposal through
to the end of waste removal and disposal. Involvement by the project designers from start to finish on
projects ensures continuity within the project as well as developing a good relationship and
understanding with the team. An example of the work procedures that are created by the project
designer is:
“All abatement performed by Risk Removal will be completed by certified, experienced
personnel in full compliance with all applicable regulations. A Risk Removal Supervisor will
be assigned to each project and will serve as the Competent Person. A Supervisor will be
present on site at all times.
The floor tile and mastic removal will be abated following Colorado Regulation 8, including
the Standard Variance #1 – Removal of Floor Mastic Using a Mechanical Buffer dated March
4, 2014. The containment will include a combined two chamber waste load
out/decontamination unit, critical barriers over vents and openings, and sealed splash
guards. The containment will be kept under negative air pressure throughout the abatement
using HEPA filtered negative air machines. The pressure in the containment will be
continuously monitored with an appropriate direct reading, recording, printing, alarming
manometer. Risk Removal will employ wet methods and HEPA vacuums during the removal
process. An asbestos air clearance will be performed in the containment.”
Permits will be obtained by the project designers for each individual project and a containment put
up, where required by the permitted scope of work. Safety is of paramount importance, especially
during this stage to ensure the general populace as well as the employees conducting the abatement
remain adequately protected. This part of the project is heavily coordinated amongst the team
members to ensure all the requirements are met, including coordination with other contractors on site
and proper environmental clearances performed. At the start of the project, efforts are made to ensure
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that the work area is properly designated. For example, the following information could be used as part
of the general procedure by Risk Removal, LLC to complete a project:
“ACM signs will be posted at all potential entry points to the work area. If necessitated by
site circumstances, “danger” tape will also be placed at an even wider circumference to the
containment in order to control inadvertent foot traffic (if any) in the vicinity of the work
area. Per the specifications, Risk Removal will also post signage outside of the building to
warn the employees of our activities within the building.”
For personnel working in the hazard removal areas, specific project plans are generated to ensure their
safety. These requirements change based on the scope of work, materials being abated and procedures
being followed. The following paragraph shows the type of direction provided by the Project Designer
to ensure the team members are using the proper personal protective equipment:
“Risk Removal personnel (and visitors to the containment) must wear respirators and
protective clothing at all times. Workers will wear North half-face respirators. The on-site
Supervisor will also serve as the Competent Person. In this capacity, the Supervisor may
increase the level of protection if he/she feels that such is warranted by the circumstances
of the removal and/or data produced by the air monitoring. All respirators are equipped
with NIOSH-certified filters and workers wear Tyvek-brand protective clothing. OSHA-
mandated air monitoring is conducted on every shift and meticulous records are
maintained.”
Plans for what to do with specific types of waste are created before the project is executed. An example
of what a waste disposal plan is provide:
“All waste will be appropriately wetted and placed in 6 ml. polyethylene bags. All the
waste will be directly loaded onto Risk Removal’s enclosed trucks and transported by Risk
Removal personnel to the EPA-approved (for friable ACM) landfill operated by BFI and
located on Tower Road in Commerce City, Colorado or Larimer County (for non-friable)
landfill located in Fort Collins, Colorado.”
In some cases there is waste generated that is not hazardous and can be re-cycled. As much waste as
possible is diverted from the landfills as feasible. Documentation of these steps to measure the
environmental conditions, personnel certifications and proper disposal of waste are all retained by Risk
Removal, LLC for the required period of time (in some cases up to 30 years).
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5) Organization and Management:
a) Project Organization:
Within Risk Removal, LLC the project will be organized through the Project Designer. The Project
Designer will coordinate with the operations team to identify the appropriate resources to complete the
project from both a staffing level standpoint as well as an experience standpoint. These resources will
consist of supervisors and workers that have the certifications and the skills necessary to complete the
scope of the project work. The Project Designer will coordinate with the City of Fort Collins
representative on the projects as well as interface with the other team members that include general
contractors and environmental consultants.
b) Project Team work performed:
Risk Removal, LLC generally retains a workforce of employees necessary to complete the project
scope. If the Project Designer identifies an area(s) where Risk Removal, LLC is not sufficiently capable of
completing the work Risk Removal, LLC will sub-contract with those vendors to complement Risk
Removal’s skillset. Areas where Risk Removal, LLC has contracted previously include: ground/soil
restoration, drywall put back, and crane work.
c) Management Approach:
Risk Removal, LLC believes the path to conflict resolution is paved with good communication amongst
all team members. This strategy will be employed early on to ensure all team members are aware of
what is taking place, so as to head off any conflict earlier in the project before is has a much bigger
effect on the execution of the project. In the cases where this strategy has not worked completely and
some conflict needs to be addressed with the team during execution we will work towards ensuring all
stakeholders concerns are heard and a decision is made that best benefits both the City of Fort Collins
and Risk Removal, LLC. Risk Removal, LLC engages in work with the expectation that there is a long-term
relationship developed with each and every client. Steven Morrow, Owner and President of Risk
Removal, LLC is very involved in the day to day operations of the organization and stands ready to assist
with the quick and efficient resolution of any conflicts that may arise.
d) Project Management SW:
In general, the scope of the projects do not necessitate the use of a project management specific SW.
Risk Removal, LLC has developed proprietary tools and techniques using common office accounting SW
to properly execute projects. In those cases where more detailed scheduling is required, Gannt charts
may be developed in MS excel or more project specific SW such as MS Project. With a certified Project
Management Professional (PMP) on staff, Risk Removal, LLC is ready to work with the City of Fort Collins
to determine the best way to run and provide oversight to each project.
6) Summary of Demonstrated Experience:
Risk Removal, LLC has extensive experience with on-call contracts including the University of
Colorado - Boulder since 2010, Auraria Higher Education Center serving University of Colorado – Denver,
Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Community College of Denver, Poudre School District,
Denver School District, Thompson School District and Boulder Valley School District.
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Project 1 (Abraham Lincoln High School, Denver, CO):
Project Identification: Abraham Lincoln High School, Denver, CO (Public School)
Project Contact: Kim Locke (720) 490-6911 Kim_Locke@dpsk12.org
2800 W. 7th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80204
Project Summary: Abraham Lincoln High School required abatement of a large mechanical room,
including boilers, boiler flues and associated piping. Risk Removal, LLC
developed a schedule through late winter and spring that allowed for
abatement to occur when students and faculty were not in the building, yet
accounted for anticipated heating needs of the facility. By completing the
abatement before summer vacation, critical time was given back to the general
and mechanical contractor for installing the new boilers and heating system
components. The project also included abatement of floor tile, mastic, transite,
and thermal system insulation throughout the 2nd and 3rd levels of the school.
Project Dates: March 27, 2015 - August 4, 2015
Project Personnel: Project Manager – Steven Morrow, Supervisor(s) - Tony Lopez, Jason Reisener
Contract Value: $107,000
Project 2 (University of Colorado Stearns building, Boulder, CO):
Project Identification: University of Colorado Stearns building, Boulder, CO (University)
Project Contact: Patricia McNally-Leef (720) 563-7083 Patricia.McNallyLeef@colorado.edu
3500 Marine Street, Boulder, CO 80309
Project Summary: University of Colorado Stearns building required asbestos and mold abatement
across multiple floors to remove tile and drywall in 16 bathrooms both private
and group. A significant number of changes occurred during the project to
expand on the scope of the original contract. This schedule was tightly
controlled to ensure the extensive renovations can be completed before the
start of school in the fall.
Project Dates: May 7, 2016 – June 10, 2016
Project Personnel: Project Manager – Nic Tafoya, Supervisor(s) - Oscar Molina
Contract Value: $109,000
Project 3 (Thompson School District, Monroe Elementary):
Project Identification: Thompson School District Monroe Elementary
Project Contact: Zach Chambers (970) 613-5382 zachary.chambers@thompsonschools.org
800 S. Taft Ave Loveland, CO 80537
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Project Summary: The work that was performed at Monroe elementary included removal of vinyl
asbestos tile and asbestos mastic from the South Corridor and Room #181 of the
school building. A change order was approved to perform a second mobilization
to remove the vinyl asbestos tile and asbestos mastic from Room #177. The
vinyl cove base and two layers of non-asbestos containing material (ACM)
carpet flooring were removed from each of these locations in order to access
the asbestos flooring that was underneath these flooring layers. This work
was performed in two phases (due to change order) in preparation for
additional construction work by the school
Contract Value: $24,000
Project Dates: 6/2/2015 – 6/8/2015
Project Personnel: Project Manager – Nate Challenger, Supervisor(s) - Tony Lopez
Safety Policy:
It is the policy of Risk Removal that the safety of its employees and the public is of chief importance.
The prevention of accidents and injuries takes precedence over expedience. In the conduct of our
business, every attempt will be made to prevent accidents from occurring. We believe that most
accidents and injuries are preventable and it should be clear that the responsibility for safety lies with all
levels of employees at Risk Removal, LLC. We require that all employees, as a condition of employment,
comply with all applicable safety regulations as listed in the organization policy manual.
As a fully licensed General Abatement Contractor, we will follow all appropriate codes to safely
remove the identified hazards. These include state, OSHA and other federal regulations.
The designated safety coordinator (Steven Morrow) for Risk Removal, LLC is the primary contact for
safety-related matters. All employees will receive an orientation to the safety rules and policy upon
initial employment, and are encouraged to bring to the attention of their immediate supervisor any
unsafe conditions or practices. Supervisors will communicate these concerns to the safety coordinator,
who will respond to this concern within the designated time period.
The use of wetting agents, polyethylene sheeting, and specialized equipment can greatly increase
the chance of slips, falls, and injuries. Pneumatic and power lines create tripping hazards. Work is often
conducted on elevated surfaces such as ladders and scaffolding creating the possibility of falls.
Combining the use of electrical equipment with the wetting agents increases the risk of electrical
hazards. Work may be done in confined spaces and with Risk Removal, LLC employees using supplied
air, so proper training is necessary for personnel involved in these activities. Throughout the course of
deconstruction and abatement, employees will use appropriate personal protective equipment
(respirators, gloves, coveralls, etc) for the job.
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Risk Removal, LLC has a written safety program and provides employee training for a variety of
hazards. The supervisor will conduct weekly safety meetings to review incidents, refresh and train
employees in hazards and areas of safety. Job site safety meetings are conducted by the onsite
supervisor at the beginning of all Risk Removal projects and weekly thereafter. Safety meetings
specifically target safety issues relevant to the job and always cover emergency procedures for the job
site. Site safety and emergency procedures are reviewed on a daily basis. An annual safety meeting is
conducted for all employees.
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7) Costs:
Cost Schedule:
Labor Costs Hourly Labor Rate Overtime Labor Rate
Supervisor $65.00/HR $97.50/HR
Worker $55.00/HR $77.50/HR
Project Designer $120.00/HR $120.00/HR
Material Costs: Cost plus 10%
Mobilization percent: 5%
Cost per square foot of containment: $4.76
Cost per linear foot of Thermo Cell Insulation (TCI): $55
Current Project – Lincoln Center- Columbine Room
417 W. Magnolia, Fort Collins, CO
Current Project Scope of Work:
The Base Scope involves the removal of asbestos plaster from above the “Columbine” room on the main
level. Approximately 2,900 square feet of plaster (single layer) will be removed from above the HVAC
ductwork, air handlers, and acoustic ceiling tile (false ceiling) of this work area.
Prior to the abatement the Owner will be responsible for isolating and turning off the HVAC system. The
GAC will be responsible for all work required in order to access the ACM and use a combination of
scaffolding and mechanical scissor lifts for purpose of removing the plaster ceiling.
The ductwork will remain in place during the course of this abatement project. Therefore, the GAC will
cover the HVAC components (ductwork, suspended air handlers, etc.) with poly sheathing and place
plywood along the top side of these components before removing the plaster. Upon completing the
abatement work scope in this room, the entire plaster ceiling will be gutted down to structural
components.
The removal to occur with full containment and kept under continuous negative air pressure throughout
the abatement. Critical barriers are to be placed at all openings and penetrations, thereby preventing
any cross-contamination and insuring strong negative air pressure inside the work area. Temporary 2x4
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beams are to be nailed or screwed onto the perimeter walls (above false ceiling) for purpose of
anchoring and supporting the poly walls that will be installed around the room. The GAC will perform
the abatement in accordance with applicable regulations. All waste materials will be disposed of at an
EPA-approved facility.
Proposed cost - $ 56,900.00
As per detailed base scope including all planning and abatement design work, labor, materials,
equipment, tools, insurance and waste disposal at an EPA-approved site.
Current Project Alternate 1:
In performing selective demolition for areas outlined above, the GAC may detach and set aside the
acoustic ceiling tiles, metal grid system, light fixtures, speakers, vent covers, and other trim/building
materials that block access to the ACM plaster.
Prior to the abatement, the owner may provide pallets or boxes for purpose of temporarily storing these
items. Also, the owner will be responsible for isolating and turning off the HVAC system and for
removing the conduits/wires that extend above the false ceiling lid of this work area. The GAC may
assume that the ductwork will remain in place during the course of this abatement project.
The owner will reinstall the ceiling grid, ceiling panels, and fixtures after the abatement work has been
completed. Also, the GAC will take every precaution to protect these items as they are being detached
and set aside. The owner will be responsible for all replacement, reinstallation, or repairs as needed to
reinstall the false ceiling and other items listed above.
Alternate 1 cost - $ 5,400.00
Risk Removal acknowledges receipt of the following:
Addendum No. 1