Classroom Improvements 2025 - 2026

2026-11-03

. The project abatement contractor ( AC ) shall coordinate asbestos and lead - based paint ( LBP ) work activities , including any proposed changes , with the Owner or the Owner ' s Representative ( hereafter collectively referred to as OR ) and Owner ' s General Contractor ( GC ). Asbestos and LBP work , including associated selective demolition and / or abatement activities , if any - shall be performed by the AC , unless noted otherwise . Owner may , at their option , utilize the services of a professional industrial hygienist ( PIH ), in which case AC shall coordinate with PIH as noted below . In the absence of a PIH , AC shall coordinate with OR . 2 . AC to comply with all applicable federal ( EPA , OSHA ), state ( Montana DEQ ), and local ( Gallatin County , City of Bozeman ) regulations , as well as requirements of the project documents . All asbestos work is to be completed by individuals holding current Montana accreditation as Asbestos Contractor / Supervisors or Asbestos Workers . All LBP work to be completed by individuals currently trained as required by OSHA for handling of LBP . 3 . The intent of the project is to disturb asbestos and / or LBP only where necessary to complete the renovation work . AC to coordinate with OR / GC to determine locations where removal or disturbance of these materials will be completed by AC . Where disturbance and / or removal of asbestos or LBP is necessary , intact removal shall be favored when feasible . Where intact removal is infeasible , work practices shall be selected to limit the potential for exposure to workers , building occupants , and the environment while adhering to applicable regulatory requirements . As an example , dust generated during drilling an anchor point or hole into a surface with LBP may be captured with a HEPA - filtered vacuum , a foam - filled cup , etc . 4 . It is understood disturbance of asbestos " target materials " required as part of AC ' s asbestos work for the project may be limited to quantities less than DEQ ' s asbestos project quantity criteria ( e . g ., 10 SF , 3 LF , 3 CF of RACM ). In the event the quantity of ACM to be disturbed exceeds DEQ ' s asbestos project quantity criteria , it is also understood some asbestos target materials may be feasibly removed as either Category I / II non - friable ACM . If the DEQ asbestos project quantity criteria are not exceeded for the overall project , a DEQ asbestos project permit may not be required for this project . AC to coordinate with PIH regarding likelihood of ACM being rendered friable ( RACM ) in quantities exceeding the DEQ asbestos project quantity thresholds . If DEQ ' s asbestos project quantity criteria are exceeded , any ACM which will be or is likely to be friable during completion of the work must be included on the asbestos project permit . The inspection report denotes the anticipated condition of the asbestos target materials if impacted . However , since these determinations depend on conditions at the time of disturbance which cannot be known during the inspection , AC to determine friability during completion of the work . 5 . Prior to initiation of the scope of work , AC to provide all requested submittal information and receive written notice to proceed from OR . Required submittal information includes , but may not be limited to : 1 ) Copies of current Montana DEQ asbestos accreditation for all on - site project personnel conducting asbestos work . At least 1 individual must hold current Asbestos Contractor / Supervisor accreditation ( meeting OSHA ' s definition of a Competent Person with regard to asbestos , per 29 CRF 1926 . 1101 ). All others may instead hold current Montana DEQ Asbestos Worker accreditations , at a minimum ; 2 ) DEQ asbestos project permit , if required per Montana DEQ regulations ; 3 ) Documentation of OSHA lead awareness training for all on - site project personnel conducting LBP work , per 29 CFR 1926 . 62 , Appendix B , Paragraph L . 6 . Asbestos and LBP " target materials " locations are shown in the project documents for informational purposes only . The actual locations where these materials will be disturbed ( and the resulting quantities ) will depend on the means and methods selected by the GC for completion of the project . AC shall satisfy themselves regarding the actual quantities to be included in the work during the pre - bid site walk and / or through coordination with OR and GC . 7 . At the Owner ' s option , Owner ' s PIH will perform on - site oversight of AC throughout the project , which may include initial inspections of work areas ( e . g ., regulated areas , containments , etc .) established by AC for each work area ; periodic spot checks of AC ' s activities ; and / or post - abatement clearance monitoring . PIH will have stop - work authority over AC in the event noted deficiencies are not adequately addressed by the AC . 8 . AC to perform asbestos and LBP work in areas noted in the project documents , as necessary for completion of the project ( see General Note 6 , above ). AC to coordinate removal strategies with PIH prior to initiating preparation and / or removal activities , including agreement between AC and PIH regarding which materials will be removed as RACM ( if any ) and which can be removed as Category I / II non - friable ACM or non - ACM (< 1 % asbestos ), and methods for removal and / or disturbance of LBP materials . In the event a Montana DEQ asbestos project permit is required for the project , AC to coordinate alternate work practice requests submitted to DEQ , if any , with PIH . Changes to initial removal strategies agreed upon between AC and PIH must be approved in writing by the PIH prior to being initiated

Montana

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