8−159will be measured in accordance with the appropriate paragraphs in SECTION 826 of these Specifications.
825.05 Basis of Payment.
825.05.1 Painting Structural Steel. The accepted quantity of "Painting Structural Steel" will be
paid for at either the contract unit price per square foot or the contract lump sum price, as the case may be, as listed in the Proposal. The price so-stated constitutes full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment including cleaning, surface preparation, selection of paint system, painting and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer.
825.05.2 Painting Existing Structural Steel. The accepted quantity of "Painting Existing
Structural Steel" will be paid for at either the contract unit price per square foot or the contract lump sum price, as the case may be, as listed in the Proposal. The price so-stated constitutes full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, selection of paint system, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer.
a.Surface Preparation. The accepted quantity of "Surface Preparation" will be paid for at either the contract unit price per square foot or the contract lump sum price, as the case may be, for the final level of surface preparation as listed in the Proposal. Separate levels of surface preparation necessary to accomplish the final specified surface preparation will not be paid for separately but will be considered included in the single square foot or lump sum for payment. The price so-stated constitutes full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer.
826.01 DESCRIPTION . This work consists of providing protection for both persons and the
environment during the blast cleaning of existing structural steel prior to the repainting of said steel, all in accordance with these Specifications. Specifically, this provision covers the requirements for removal and containment of paint and/or corrosion products from any steel bridge or specified appurtenances during blast cleaning operations. Also covered by this Specification are the requirements to assure that both Contractor and Department employees are adequately equipped and protected from the harmful effects of lead, blast media dust and fumes from the blasting operations. This provision is associated with, and applies to, SECTION 825; PAINTING STRUCTURAL STEEL , of these Specifications.
826.01.1 Toxic Caveat. The Contractor is hereby notified that existing paint systems on the State's
bridges may contain toxic substances such as lead or chromium, and that these substances may be considered hazardous wastes when removed. 8−160 826.01.2 Legal Responsibilities. The Contractor is directed to SECTION 107; LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC of these Specifications. This Section requires the Contractor to assume responsible charge of the worksite and to conform with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws relating to the work. By definition, the Department is the "generator" of the waste and is, therefore, directly responsible for complying with t he applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall be liable to the Department for any fines, penalties, or remediation costs incurred by the Department as a result of the Contractor's failure to comply with either the applicable laws and regulations or these Specifications. 826.02 MATERIALS. Not applicable.
826.03 Construction Methods.
826.03.1 General. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate protection for pedestrian, vehicular, and other traffic upon and underneath structures in accordance with both SECTION 107 of these Specifications and any additional provisions of this Section.
Provisions for protection shall provide for a barrier that protects vehicles, vessels or pedestrians from direct or indirect exposure to the blasting operations, and prevents abrasive materials or debris from falling onto traveled portions of the roadway, into waterways or any other place where a traffic hazard may be created. Whenever the intended purpose of the protective devices is not being accomplished, work shall be suspended until corrections are made. Any and all portions of the structure and its appurtenances that could be damaged by the blast cleaning operations shall be protected by covering or shielding. 826.03.2 Containment. Total containment of all debris or spent materials is required during the blast cleaning operations or subsequent air blowing or vacuuming of the work area.
a.Containment, Collection, Storage, and Disposal of debris and spent materials shall be performed in accordance with the Special Provisions contained in the Contract Documents. Additionally, all containment, collection, storage and disposal of debris and spent materials resulting from the cleaning operations shall comply with the latest rules, regulations , requirements, standards and/or procedures of the following agencies which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1.The Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 745 "Lead; Requirements for Lead Based Paint Activities.”
2.Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management; Division of Air and Hazardous Materials:
a.Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 5, "Fugitive Dust.”
b."Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 24, Removal of Lead Based Paint From Exterior 8−161Surfaces.”
c."Rules and Regulations for Hazardous Waste Generation, Transportation, Treatment, Storage, and Disposal.”
d."Rules and Regulations for Solid Waste Management Facilities.”
826.03.2 Personnel Protection.
a.Painting and Cleaning Operations. During Painting and Cleaning Operations, the Contractor must assure that the workers engaged in the removal of lead based paints and blast cleaning operations, both those of the Contractor and the State, are adequately trained, protected, equipped, and monitored against the harmful effects of lead and blast media during all phases of the painting operations. Personnel protection and all of its related activities and requirements shall be performed in accordance with the Special Provisions contained in the Contract Documents. Additionally, all monitoring respiratory protection, protective clothing, housekeeping and hygiene, medical surveillance, medical protection, training, signs and record keeping shall comply with the latest rules, regulations, requi rements, standards and/or procedures of the following agencies which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration , 29 CFR Part 1926 as well as, and more specifically, Part 1926 as well as, and more specifically, Part 1926 .62, "OSHA Standard for Lead in the Construction Industry" with appendices; A - "Substance Data Sheet for Occupational Exposure to Lead,” B-"Employee Standard Summary,” C-"Medical Surveillance Guidelines,” and D- "Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test Protocols.”
2.Rhode Island Department of Health, Environmental Lead Program , "Rules and Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention as applicable. The above documents should be available as applicable through the local offices of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The location of these offices is indicated in Special Provision Code 826.1000 of the Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary testing equipment, protective clothing and facilities as required by the above documents.
826.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. "Containment, Collection, Storage and Disposal of Debris
and Spent Materials" will not be measured separately for payment. "Personnel Protection During Painting and Cleaning Operations" will not be measured separately for payment.
826.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT. "Containment, Collection, Storage and Disposal of Debris and
Spent Materials" will be paid for at the contract lump sum price as listed in the Proposal. The price so stated shall constitute full and complete compensation for all materials, labor, equipment, collection and containment equipment, storage requirements, engineering, sampling, testing, disposal fees and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer.
Source: Rhode Island Standard Specifications (Bluebook), 2024 Edition. Pages 493–495 of 826.