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METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

INVITES BIDS ON

TENDER DOCUMENT NO. MET19-121

Demolition of Single Detached Building

CLOSING DATE: Friday, August 9, 2019

Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority

Tender No. MET19-121 Demolition of Single Detached Building

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGES

Section One

Scheduled Tour Date

Mandatory Requirements

1

2

Instructions to Bidders 3 - 6

Bid Form 7 - 9

General Conditions of the Contract 10 - 27

Asbestos Disclosure Materials Letter: January 2014 28

Section Two: Specifications /Drawings

Specifications General - Section 01111 29-36

Measurement and Payment – Section 01291 37-38

Testing Laboratory – Section 01451 39

Site Security – Section 01560 40

Environmental Protection - Section 01561 41-44

Preservation and Protections - Section 01562 45

Pollution Control - Section 01563 46

Traffic Control - Section 01564 47-49

Fire Safety Requirements - Section 01706 50

Demolition of Structures - Section 01770 51-59

Sodding - Section 02933 60-61

Appendix A-Hazardous Materials Assessment 6915 Bayers Road, Halifax, NS

62-89

Appendix B- Asbestos in the Workplace: A Guide to Removal of Friable Asbestos Containing Materials

Appendix C 19-121 Demolition in HRM -at 6915 Bayers Road-Environmental Procedures

90-95

96-102

Appendix D – Water Lateral Drawing

Appendix E- Water Lateral Form

103

104

Appendixes

Appendix F Agreement (For Information Purposes Only) 105-107

Appendix G Request for Product Approval 108

Total Pages for this Tender Package:



SECTION ONE - SCHEDULED TOUR DATE

Please note: Attendance at the site tour is NOT mandatory

1. Organized Tour Date

.1 All bidders note:

2. The tour is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 12:00:00 AM

3. Site Location Information

.1 Building: .1 6915 Bayers Road NOTE: FOR SITE TOUR PROPERTY PPE (PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) IS REQUIRED.

.2 Address: .1 6915 Bayers Road, Nova Scotia

.3 Person conducting tour:

Paul Power Tel: 902.420.6015



SECTION ONE - MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

The following are the mandatory requirements of a formal bid and failure to meet one or more shall result in the bid being disqualified:

.1 the Bid document shall be signed and witnessed;

.2 if bidders have been requested to provide Bid Security, security shall be provided in Canadian funds in the amount required in one of the following forms only: a certified cheque, a certified bank draft, Government of Canada bearer bonds, or a Surety Bid Bond. No other form of bid security shall be accepted;

.3 all unit prices shall be included in unit price contracts;

.4 the Bid package shall be on Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority documents;

.5 any Bid based on modifying, qualifying or re-writing any of the terms or conditions of the Tender, the General Conditions or the Supplementary Conditions documents shall be disqualified; and,

.6 the Tender Submission shall contain all pages of the Bid Form.



SECTION ONE - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Bid Closing Address

The Bid Closing Address is S u i t e 3 , 3770 Kempt Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bids delivered to the Bid Closing Address must be in a sealed envelope marked “Bid” and bear the name of the bidder and the project “Description of Work”. Bids are to be placed in the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Tender Submission Drop Box, located in the front entrance of Suite 3, 3770 Kempt Road, Halifax (door located to the left of Subway). Bids will be received up to 2:00 PM local time and opened at 2:00 PM local time Friday, August 9, 2019.

2. Bid Form

Bids shall be submitted on the original Bid Forms as provided by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority. These forms must be completely filled out in ink, or by typewriter, with the signatures in longhand, witnessed and shall be signed as follows:

.1 Sole Proprietorship: Signature of sole proprietor in the presence of a witness who will sign where indicated. Insert the words "Sole Proprietor" under titles;

.2 Partnership: Signature of all partners in the presence of a witness or witnesses who will sign where indicated. Insert the word "Partner" against each signature under titles; or,

.3 Limited Company: If the bid is submitted by a Limited Company, the bid must be signed by duly authorized signing officers of the Company in their normal signatures designating against each signature the official capacity in which the signing officer acts. Signatures are to be made in the presence of a witness who will sign where indicated. The Corporate Seal of the Company shall be affixed to the bid. If the bid is signed by Officials other than the President or Secretary-Treasurer of the Company, a copy of the by-law or resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing them to do so must be submitted with the bid.

The completed form shall be without interlineations, alterations, or erasures.

3. Right to Reject

The right to reject any or all Bids or to accept any Bid deemed most satisfactory is reserved by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority. The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in any or all Bids.

The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority reserves the right to consider the following in the evaluation of tenders:

.1 past experience with the bidder and / or its management, including, but not limited to the following:

.1 compliance with the terms and conditions of past contracts between the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or the Government of Nova Scotia and the bidder; and,

.2 timely completion of past tenders awarded to the bidder.

.2 information received in response to enquiries of credit, customer and industry references; and,

.3 the experience and qualifications of the bidders’ senior management and project management.




4. Modifications to Bids

Modifications may be made to bids by facsimile (fax) message to 902.420.7586 or by email to [email protected], provided the following requirements are met:

.1 modifications must be received at the address indicated in Paragraph 1 of Instructions to Bidder, prior to Bid Closing Time;

.2 modifications made by fax or email shall immediately be followed up by the original document being delivered to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and signed as outlined in Paragraph 2 of Instructions to Bidder; and,

.3 modifications should not include the total original or revised bid amount.

Note: Messages received by telephone shall not be considered.

5. Bid Security

The Bid, together with the Bid Security hereinafter described, must be delivered in a sealed self-addressed envelope. Note:

.1 Bid Security must be in Canadian funds; and,

.2 Bid Security in the form of cash will not be accepted.

6. Bidders’ Responsibility

Bidders will be held to have examined the drawings; to have visited the site; and to have informed themselves as to existing conditions and limitations. Bids shall cover the execution of the whole of the Work as described in the Specifications, as shown on the Drawings / Sketches and as described in any Addendums that may be issued.

7. Registered Contractor / Subcontractors

The Contractor and Subcontractors (whether incorporated or not) shall be individuals or companies registered in the Province of Nova Scotia under the Acts administered by the Registry of Joint Stock Companies. Firms not currently registered shall be required to register as condition of award.

8. Security Deposit

Security deposits shall be based on an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid.

For bids less than $1,000,000 (one million Canadian dollars), each contractor submitting a Bid must submit the required amount of security deposit in one of the following forms:

.1 a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to the "Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority";

.2 Government of Canada bearer bonds; or,

mailto:[email protected]




.3 a Surety Bid Bond.

For bids of more than $1,000,000 (one million Canadian dollars), each contractor submitting a Bid must submit the required amount of security deposit in the form of a Surety Bid Bond only. This shall be either:

.1 a Bid Bond shall be supplied on, or similar to, t he CCDC Form 220 and shall be signed and sealed by the Bonding Company and the Contractor; or,

.2 a Surety Bond may be submitted, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid price, and the successful Bidder must deliver, upon winning the award, to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority a Performance Bond and a Labour and Material Bond each in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the amount payable under the Contract.

The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may require of any Bidder proof of financial and technical capability to undertake the work for which their Bid is submitted.

A certified cheque or other security, when received, will be retained by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority as contract security in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 5.1 of Instructions to Bidders. Bid security for the three lowest bids will be retained by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority until such time as the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority approves an award of Contract. Bid security for all other bids will be returned immediately following the close of Bid.

9. Agreement

The successful Bidder shall enter into an Agreement with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority to deliver such goods and services as outlined within the Tender.

10. Acceptance

The Acceptance letter shall be issued, by:

.1 delivering a letter by hand to the Contractor at either the address as set out in the Bid document, the Head Office of the Contractor, or to any officer of the Contractor, in which case acceptance shall be deemed to be the day the letter is delivered.

11. Construction Safety

Prior to contract award, the successful bidder must provide a Certificate of Recognition or Letter of Good Standing issued by an occupational health and safety organization approved by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.




9. Addenda

It is the responsibility of the bidder to periodically check for any addenda issued for this tender.

General questions, please call:

Bruce Chaisson at tel: 902.420.2108 or email: [email protected]

10. Communications

.1 The Project Manager for this Contract is Paul Power.

.2 Enquiries shall be directed to [email protected]





SECTION ONE - BID FORM

TO: METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

FROM:

Contractor's Full Business Name

1. The undersigned Bidder has carefully examined the site of the proposed work described herein, has become familiar with local conditions and the character and extent of the work, has carefully examined every part of the proposed contract and thoroughly understands its stipulations, requirements and provisions, and has carefully examined the following documents, which shall be incorporated into and form part of the Agreement that the Contractor shall enter into with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority:

Mandatory Requirements Instructions to Bidders Bid Form General Conditions Asbestos Disclosure Materials Letter: January 2014 Specifications Drawings Appendix A – Agreement (For Information Purposes Only) Addendum No. dated

Addendum No. dated

Addendum No. dated

2. This contract is to provide for the the labor and materials relating to:

Tender No. MET19-121 Demolition in HRM

3. The undersigned Bidder has determined the quality, quantity and source of supply of all materials

required, has investigated labour conditions, and, has noted that sales taxes are not to be included

in the "Bulk Sum Price" mentioned below in accordance with Paragraph 43 of the General

Conditions of the Contract.

4. The undersigned Bidder agrees:

.1 BULK SUM PRICE: To provide all labour, tools, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Contract and agrees to accept, therefore, as payment in full the "Bulk Sum Price" of

__________________________________________________________________________

($ ), and to undertake all changes or extra work required during the period of construction in accordance with the provisions of Article 23 of the General Conditions of the Contract.




.2 if awarded the Contract on this Bid Form, the Work is to begin work within ten (10) days of notification of Contract Award and to complete the Work within Thirty (30) days of award.

.3 to use the Subcontractors hereinafter listed on the various phases of the work, and not to change or substitute these subcontractors, excepting under the provisions of Article 41 of the General Conditions of the Contract, without prior written permission of the Project Manager.

.4 please list all subcontractors. Subcontractors will be reviewed as part of the tender evaluation. If needed, include a separate sheet listing Subcontractors.

Subcontractor:

Subcontractor:

Subcontractor:

5. Accompanying this Bid Form, the undersigned Bidder is submitting a Security Deposit in one of the following forms:

.1 a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to the "Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority" in the amount of $ (see Instructions to Bidders);

.2 Government of Canada Bearer Bonds in the amount of $ ; or,

.3 a Surety (Bid) Bond in the amount of $ .

.4 The undersigned Bidder agrees that, if this Bid is accepted within sixty (60) days from the closing date and the undersigned Bidder declines to enter into a contract in accordance with this Bid, then;

.1 if I / we have submitted a security deposit in the form of a certified cheque or Government of Canada Bearer Bonds it shall be forfeited; or

.2 if I / we have submitted a Surety (Bid) Bond, the surety shall be liable in accordance with the terms of the Bond.

6. The Acceptance letter shall be issued at the option of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority by;

.1 delivering a letter by hand to the Contractor at either: the address set out in the Bid Form document, the Head Office of the Contractor, or to any officer of the Contractor, in which case acceptance shall be deemed to be the day the letter is delivered.




8. The undersigned Bidder declares that this Bid Form is made without connection with any other person or persons, submitting bids for the same work, and is in all respects fair and without collusion.

Contractor’s Full Business Address

Contractor’s Full Business Name Street Address

City, Province, Postal Code

Contractor’s Signature Business Telephone Number

Contractor’s Name Contractor’s E-mail Address

Signed, Sealed and Delivered on behalf of the Contractor this day of _______________ 2019, in the presence of

Witness’ Title

AFFIX SEAL

Witness’ Signature

Witness’ Name



SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

INDEX

1. Definitions 2. Documents 3. Detail Drawings and Instructions 4. Copies Furnished 5. Shop Drawings 6. Drawings & Specifications of the Work 7. Ownership of Drawings & Models 8. Samples 9. Project Manager and Contractor 10. The Project Manager's Decisions 11. Foreman, Supervision 12. Materials, Appliances, Employees 13. Inspection of Work 14. Correction before Final Payment 15. Deductions for Uncorrected Work 16. Guarantee Warranty 17. Protection of Work and Property 18. Emergencies 19. Contractor's Liability Insurance 20. Fire Insurance 21. Contract Security 22. Cash Allowances 23. Changes in Work 24. Valuation of Changes 25. Claims against Contractor, Subcontractors

of Suppliers

26. Payments 27. Liens 28. Permits, Notices, Laws 29. Patent Fees 30. Use of Premises 31. Cleaning Up 32. Cutting, Patching and Digging 33. Delays 34. Assessments and Damages for Late

Completion 35. Metropolitan Regional Housing

Authority's Right to do Work 36. Owner's Right to Terminate Contract 37. Contractor's Right to Stop Work or

Terminate Contract 38. Mutual Responsibility of Contractors 39. Separate Contracts 40. Assignment 41. Subcontracts 42. Relations of Contractor and Sub-

Contractor 43. Taxes 44. Progress Estimates 45. Workers’ Compensation 46. Discounts and Rebates




1. Definitions

.1 The contract documents consist of the Agreement, the General Conditions of the Contract, the Specifications, Drawings and/or Sketches, including all modifications thereof plus any Addendums incorporated in the documents before their execution. These constitute the Contract when signed by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and Contractor.

.2 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, the Contractor and the Project Manager are those named as such in the Agreement.

.3 The term "Subcontractor" includes only a person, firm or corporation having a contract for the execution of a part or parts of the Work included in the general contract, and a person, firm, or corporation furnishing materials called for in the general contract and worked to a special design according to the plans and specifications, but does not include one who merely furnished material so worked.

.4 Instructions shall be deemed to have been duly given if issued in writing, at the option of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, by either:

.1 forwarding by registered mail a letter to the Contractor, to the last business address known to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, in which case instructions shall be deemed to have been duly given on the day this letter is deposited in the mail, or;

.2 delivering a letter by hand to the Contractor at either the address set out in the Bid Form, the Head Office of the Contractor, or to any officer of the Contractor, in which case acceptance shall be deemed to be the day the letter is delivered.

.5 The term "Work" of the Contractor or Subcontractor includes all labour and materials shown or described in the Contract Specifications or Drawings and/or Sketches plus any Addendums that may have been issued.

.6 The term "Other Contractors" means any person or firm or corporation employed by, or having a contract directly or indirectly with, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority otherwise than through the Contractor.

.7 National Building Code, National Research Council of Canada, shall apply unless otherwise indicated in the Drawings and/or Sketches or Project Specifications.

.8 Municipal by-laws shall apply where they supersede CMHC Technical Builder's Bulletin.

.9 The Contract is deemed to be "substantially performed":

.1 when the work or improvement is ready for use or is being used for the purpose intended; and,

.2 when the work to be done under the Contract is capable of completion or correction at a cost of not more than two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the Contract price.




1. Documents

.1 The Contract documents are complementary, and what is called for by anyone shall be binding as if called for by all. The intention of the documents is to include all labour and materials reasonably necessary for the proper execution of the Work. It is not intended, however, that materials or work not covered by or properly inferable from any heading, section or trade in the Specifications shall be supplied unless distinctly so noted on the Drawings and/or Sketches. Descriptions of materials or work in words which so applied having well-known technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.

.2 Should the Specifications conflict with the Drawings and/or Sketches, the Specifications shall govern. In the case of discrepancies between Drawings, those of larger scale, or if the scales are the same, those of a later date shall govern. All Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications shall be interpreted in conformity with the Agreement and those General Conditions of the Contract which shall govern.

2. Detail Drawings and Instructions

.1 The Project Manager shall furnish as necessary for the execution of the Work additional instructions, by means of drawings or otherwise. All such additional instructions shall be consistent with the Contract documents. The Work shall be executed in conformity therewith and the Contractor shall do no work without such additional instructions. In giving such additional instructions, the Project Manager shall have authority to make minor changes in the Work, not inconsistent with the Contract.

.2 The Contractor and the Project Manager, if either so requests, shall jointly prepare a schedule, subject to change from time to time in accordance with the progress of the Work, fixing the dates at which the various detail drawings will be required, and the Project Manager shall furnish them in accordance with the schedule. Under like conditions, a schedule shall be prepared, fixing the dates for the submission of shop drawings, for the beginning of manufacture and installation of materials and for the completion of the various parts of the work.

3. Copies Furnished

.1 In addition to the signed duplicates of the Contract documents, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall furnish to the Contractor, free of charge, eight (8) copies of all Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications applicable to the Work.

4. Shop Drawings

.1 The Contractor shall furnish to the Project Manager, at proper times, all shop and setting drawings or diagrams which the Project Manager may deem necessary in order to make clear the work intended or to show its relation to adjacent work of other trades. The Contractor shall make any changes in such drawings or diagrams which the Project Manager may require consistent with the Contract, and shall submit two copies of the revised prints to the Project Manager, one of which shall be returned to the Contractor and the other retained by the Project Manager. When submitting such shop and setting drawings, the Contractor shall notify the Project Manager in writing




of changes made therein from the Project Manager's drawings or specifications. The Project Manager's approval of such drawings, or of the revised drawings, shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors made by the Contractor therein or for changes made from the Project Manager's drawings or specifications not covered by the Contractor's written notification to the Project Manager. All models and templates submitted shall conform to the spirit and intent of the Contract documents.

5. Drawings and Specifications of the Work

.1 The Contractor shall keep one copy of all Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications of the Work, in good order, available to the Project Manager and to his/her representatives.

6. Ownership of Drawings and Models

.1 All Drawings and/or Sketches, Specifications and copies thereof and all models furnished by the Project Manager are his/her property. They are not to be used on other work and, with the exception of the signed Contract set of the Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications, all furnished Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications are to be returned to him/her upon request on the completion of the Work.

7. Samples

.1 The Contractor shall furnish for the Project Manager's approval such samples as he/she may reasonably require. The Work shall be in accordance with approved samples.

8. Project Manager and Contractor

.1 The Project Manager shall be responsible for administering the Contract, but the Contractor shall have complete control of the Work on site (subject to Paragraph 11 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract).

9. The Project Manager's Decisions .1 The Project Manager shall decide on questions arising under the contract

documents, whether as to the performance of the Work or the interpretation of the Specifications and Drawings and/or Sketches, but should the Contractor hold such decisions to be at variances with the Contract documents, or to involve changes in work already built, fixed, ordered or in hand, to be in excess of the contract or to be given in error, he/she shall notify the Project Manager in writing before proceeding to carry them out.

10. Foreman, Supervision

.1 The Contractor shall keep on the Work, during its progress, a competent foreman and any necessary assistants, all satisfactory to the Project Manager. The foreman shall not be changed except with the consent of the Project Manager, unless the foreman proves to be unsatisfactory to the Contractor and ceases to be in his/her employ. The foreman shall represent the Contractor in his/her absence and directions on minor




matters given to him shall be held to be given to the Contractor. Important directions shall be given in writing to the Contractor. The Contractor shall give efficient supervision to the Work, using his/her best skill and attention.

11. Materials, Appliances, Employees

.1 Unless otherwise stipulated, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labour, water, tools, equipment, light and power necessary for the execution of work.

.2 Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new. Both workmanship and materials shall be of the quality specified.

.3 The Contractor shall not employ on the Work any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the work assigned to him.

12. Inspection of Work

.1 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or the Project Manager on his/her behalf and their representative shall at all times have access to the Work, wherever it is in preparation or progress, and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and for inspection.

.2 If the Specifications, the Project Manager's instructions, laws, ordinances or any public authorities require any work to be specially tested or approved, the Contractor shall give the Project Manager timely notice of its readiness for inspection, and if the inspection is by an authority other than the Project Manager, of the date and time fixed for such inspection. Inspections by the Project Manager shall be promptly made. If any work should be covered up without approval or consent of the Project Manager, it must, if required by the Project Manager, be uncovered for examination, and made good at the Contractor's expense.

.3 Re-examination of questioned work may be ordered by the Project Manager. If such works are found in accordance with the Contract, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall pay the cost of re-examination and replacement. If such works are found not in accordance with the Contract, through the fault of the Contractor, the Contractor shall pay such cost.

13. Correction Before Final Payment

.1 The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all material condemned by the Project Manager as failing to conform to the Contract whether incorporated in the Work or not, and the Contractor shall promptly replace and re-execute his/her own work in accordance with the Contract and without expense to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and shall bear the expense of making good all work of other contractors destroyed or damaged by such removal or replacement.

.2 If the Contractor does not remove such condemned materials or work within the time fixed by written notice, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may remove and may store such materials at the expense of the Contractor. If the Contractor does not pay the expense of such removal within five days thereafter, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may, upon ten (10) days' written notice, sell such materials at




auction or at private sale and shall account for the net proceeds thereof, after deducting all costs and expenses incurred in the removal, storage and sale of the material and any other costs and expenses that should have been borne by the Contractor.

14. Deductions for Uncorrected Work

.1 If in the opinion of the Project Manager, it is not expedient to correct defective work or work not done in accordance with the Contract documents, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may deduct from the Contract price the difference in value between the Work as done and that called for by the Contract, the amount of which shall be determined in the first instance by the Project Manager.

15. Guarantee Warranty

.1 Warranty coverage shall be provided by a guarantee warranty on all materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of completion. Performance of the Contractor over the one (1) year period shall be guaranteed by the retention by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority of one percent (1%) of the contract price, or $2,500 (two thousand, five hundred Canadian dollars), whichever amount is greater.

.2 The Contractor shall in addition to any specific warranty or guarantee called for, warrant and guarantee, for a period of one (1) year from the date of completion, all work performed and called for on the Drawings and/or Sketches and the Specifications, including any additional work approved and accepted as an extra to the Contract. The Contractor shall at his/her own expense, rectify any defects latent or patent that arise, as a result of poor, or improper, workmanship or defective materials, fixtures or apparatus during this one (1) year period. Performance of the Contractor over the one (1) year period shall be guaranteed, by the retention by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority of one percent (1%) of the contract price, or $2,500 (two thousand, five hundred Canadian dollars), whichever amount is the greater. Neither the final certificate nor payment thereunder, nor any provisions in the Contract shall relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship which shall appear during this one (1) year period.

.3 Cracks in plaster, drywall, masonry, stucco, and concrete which occur during the warranty period will be considered defects in workmanship and materials, and shall be rectified at the Contractor's expense including the expense of repainting necessary to complete the finished product. Where touch-up painting does not match existing paint, the entire surface shall be repainted.

.4 Neither the final certificate, nor payment under this contract, nor any provisions in the contract shall relieve the Contractor from responsibility for latent defects in materials or workmanship which appear after this one (1) year warranty period.

.5 In the event that the Contractor places in use certain apparatus, machinery or electrical equipment, prior to the completion date, it shall remain the Contractor's responsibility to maintain the guarantee period as stated above, regardless of the




possibility that the manufacturers' guarantee may have expired previously.

.6 Notwithstanding the provisions of this article, if any statute in force in the Province of Nova Scotia creates a more extended liability for faulty materials or workmanship, the provisions of such statutes shall apply.

.7 For the purposes of this article, completion of the project shall be the latter of either the date of project handover, or the date of the certificate of substantial completion.

16. Protection of Work and Property

.1 The Contractor shall maintain continuously adequate protection of all his/her work from damage and shall protect the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority's property from all injury arising in connection with this Contract. He/She shall make good any such damage or injury, except such as may be directly due to errors in the Contract documents. He/She shall adequately protect adjacent property as required by law and the Contract documents.

17. Emergencies

.1 The Project Manager has authority to stop the progress of the Work whenever, in his/her opinion, such stoppage may be necessary to ensure its proper execution. In an emergency affecting or threatening the safety of life, or of the structure, or of adjoining property, he/she has authority to make such changes and to order such work extra to the Contract or otherwise as may in his/her opinion be necessary.

18. Contractor's Liability Insurance

.1 The Contractor shall maintain such insurance or pay such assessments as will protect him and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority from claims under Workers’ Compensation Acts. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain insurance to protect him and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority from any other claims for bodily injury or property damage. This insurance coverage shall be Comprehensive General Liability at least as broad as the Insurers Advisory Organization Form GL-2002, including a rider for products and completed operations coverage for one (1) year period following completion of all works. Endorsements must also be provided for Broad Form Property Damage, Cross Liability Clause and thirty (30) days’ notice of any cancellation by registered mail.

.2 The use of explosives must be covered by the policy, if blasting by explosives is required.

.3 The Contactor shall also maintain liability insurance for all owned and non-owned automobiles, either licensed for highway use or unlicensed.

.4 The limits of liability coverage shall be not less than $2,000,000 (two million Canadian dollars) inclusive for bodily injury or property damage per occurrence. Certificates of such insurance showing “HOUSING NOVA SCOTIA and METROPOLITAN REGIONAL

HOUSING AUTHORITY” as named insured shall be filed with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and shall be subject to approval as to adequacy of protection. Such insurance shall be maintained until the Project Manager certifies that the Work is




complete.

.5 The Contractor's liability policy shall be endorsed with an undertaking from the insurance company that such insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without twenty-one (21) days prior notice by registered mail to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority.

20. Fire Insurance

.1 The Contractor shall maintain and pay for fire insurance in the joint names of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the Contractor totalling not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Award Amount, so that any loss under such policies of insurance will be payable to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the Contractor as their respective interests appear, and he/she shall furnish a copy of such policy to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority. Should a fire loss be sustained, the Contractor shall act on behalf of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and himself for the purpose of adjusting the amount of such loss with the insurance companies. As soon as such adjustment has been satisfactorily completed, the Contractor shall proceed to repair the damage and complete the Work and shall be entitled to receive from the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority in addition to the total Contract price, the amount at which the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority's interest has been appraised in the adjustment made with the insurance companies as referred to above, said amount to be paid to the Contractor as the work of restoration proceeds. Any loss or damage by fire which may occur shall not affect the rights and obligations of either party under the Contract documents except that in such event the Contractor shall be entitled to a reasonable extension of time for the performance of the Work. Upon completion of the Work or on occupancy by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, whichever shall first occur, the Contractor's obligation (if any) to maintain the fire insurance shall cease, and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall assume full responsibility for insuring the whole of the Work against loss or damage by fire. The date of such transfer of responsibility shall be the date on which the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority is notified of the issue by the Project Manager of this Final Certificate, or the date the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority occupies the premises, as the case may be.

21. Contract Security

.1 The successful Contactor must submit a Performance Bond and a Labour and Material Bond, each in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the Contract, such Performance Bond and Labour and Material Bond are to be delivered to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority prior to signing of the Contract and shall be on the form enclosed as part of these documents, or to like effect.

.2 Where the contract amount is less than $1,000,000 (one million Canadian dollars), the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority will accept a certified cheque, bank draft, or Government of Canada Bearer Bonds, in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the Contract price.

.3 If the successful Bidder elects to provide security other than the Performance, Labour




and Material Bonds and has provided security in the form of Government of Canada Bearer Bonds, certified cheque, or bank draft, then said security must be fully paid for, assigned to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and deposited with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority in trust. Contracts in excess of $1,000,000 (one million Canadian dollars) can only be secured by Performance, Labour and Material Bonds.

.4 If the Work is taken out of the Contractor's hands, or if the Contract is terminated pursuant to the General Conditions, or if the Contractor is in breach or in default under the Contract, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may negotiate the security deposit, in the case of bonds, or Term Deposit Certificate, or convert the security deposit to its own use, in the case of negotiable security, and the amount realized by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall be deemed to be a debt payable by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority to the Contractor and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall have the right of set-off against the debt any sum or amount which the Contractor may be liable to pay to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the balance of the debt, if any, after the right of set-off has been exercised, and if such balance, in the opinion of the Project Manager, is not required for the purposes of the Contract shall be paid by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority to the Contractor.

.5 If the Contractor is not in breach of, or default under, the Contract at the time the Project Manager's Interim Certificate of Completion is issued by the Regional or Project Manager, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority will return the security deposit to the Contractor. Notwithstanding the above, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, may, under circumstances where it is considered advantageous, release the security deposit to the Contractor prior to one hundred percent (100%) completion but in no event at less than ninety percent (90%) completion. Such a release at less than ninety-five percent (95%) completion of the project shall be submitted to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and have approval.

22. Cash Allowances

.1 The Contractor shall include in the Contract sum all cash allowances mentioned in the Specifications, which allowances shall be expended in whole or in part as the Project Manager shall direct, the amount of the Contract sum adjusted in conformity therewith. The Contract sum includes such sums for expenses and profit on account of such cash allowances as the Contractor requires. The Contractor shall not be required to employ for any such work, persons against whom he/she has a reasonable objection.

23. Changes in Work

.1 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or the Project Manager, without invalidating the Contract, may make changes by altering, adding to, or deducting from the Work, the Contract sum being adjusted accordingly. All such work shall be executed under the conditions of the original Contract except that any claim for extension or reduction of time caused thereby shall be adjusted at the time of ordering such change.




.2 Except as provided in Paragraph 18 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract, no change shall be made unless it is made pursuant to a written order from the Project Manager, and no claim for an addition to or a deduction from the Contract sum shall be valid unless so order.

24. Valuation of Changes

.1 The valuation of any changes in the Work shall be determined in one or more of the following ways:

.1 by estimate and acceptance in a lump sum, submitted with Subcontractors’ and suppliers' signed quotations and breakdown of estimates for material and labour;

.2 for changes where the individual trade cost is anticipated to be less than $1000 (one thousand Canadian dollars), the requirement for the detailed cost breakdowns may be waived but the individual trade quotation must be supplied;

.3 by unit prices agreed upon or as listed in the Contract; or,

.4 cost of work and percentage or by cost and fixed fee.

.2 In cases of additional work to be paid for under method Paragraph 24.1.3 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract, the Contractor shall keep and present in such form as the Project Manager may direct, a correct account of the net cost of labour and materials, together with vouchers. The Project Manager shall certify to the amount due to the Contractor including the profit and overhead as described in the Schedule. Pending final determination of value, payments on account of changes shall be made on the Project Manager's certificate.

.3 In determining methods Paragraph 24.1.1 or Paragraph 24.1.3 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract, the labour costs shall be calculated by the actual estimated hours at an hourly rate calculated as follows:

.1 the hourly labour rate shall be the total payroll costs including hourly wage, statutory contributions to UIC, WCB and CPP and other applicable labour burdens paid directly by the employer such as vacation pay, holiday pay and pension plan;

.2 the Owner reserves the right to verify the payroll costs by independent audit; and,

.3 the following percentages shall apply to the total payroll costs:

.1 small tools/expenditures: five percent (5%) on payroll costs; and,

.2 site supervision: five percent (5%) on payroll costs.

.4 In determining methods Paragraph 24.1.1 and Paragraph 24.1.3 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract, the material costs shall be calculated as follows:

.1 Contractor’s net costs, including contractor discounts from suppliers, freight on board (FOB) to the project site, plus applicable taxes.

.5 In determining methods Paragraph 24.1.1 and Paragraph 24.1.3 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract, equipment rental costs for major pieces of




equipment required shall be at local industry rates.

.6 In determining methods Paragraph 24.1.1 and Paragraph 24.1.3 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract, overhead and fees shall be calculated as follows:

.1 The cost of any authorized change shall be determined by the net total of labour and material or equipment as outlined in Paragraph 24.3.1, Paragraph 24.3.2 and Paragraph 24.3.3 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract on which the percentage mark-up shall be determined as follows:

.1 For Each Change Up To $5,000 (Five Thousand Dollars): Subcontractors’ own work - Overhead & Fee: 15% (fifteen percent) total General Contractor’s own work - Overhead & Fee: 15% (fifteen percent) total General Contractor on Subcontractors work: 10% (ten percent) total (No percentage mark-up shall be applied to deductions)

.2 For Each Change Above $5,000 (Five Thousand Dollars): Subcontractors’ own work - Overhead & Fee: 10% (ten percent) total General Contractor’s own work - Overhead & Fee: 10% (ten percent) total General Contractor on Subcontractors work: 8% (eight percent) total (No percentage mark-up shall be applied to deductions)

25. Claims Against Contractor, Subcontractors or Suppliers

.1 The Contractor shall ensure that Subcontractors, suppliers, and all others supplying labour, materials or services to the project are promptly paid. Such payments shall be made at the time payment for the same are made to the Contractor by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority.

.2 Should the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority be advised that a Subcontractor or supplier has not been paid for material, service, or labour provided to the project, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may hold back, in addition to any other holdback stipulated in this Contract, sufficient monies as the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority deems necessary to make such payments.

.3 This right to hold back additional monies shall apply where:

.1 Contractor, Subcontractors, or suppliers have been adjudged bankrupt;

.2 Contractor, Subcontractors, or suppliers have made a general assignment;

.3 Contractor, Subcontractors, or suppliers have had a receiver appointed;

.4 payment for work is in dispute; and,

.5 for any other reason, payment has not been made.

.4 It is the responsibility of the Contractor, his/her successor, trustee, receiver or assigns to settle all such claims and liens made on the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall hold all monies retained until advised by the claimants that the accounts have been settled. If claims are not settled by the Contractor or successors within a reasonable time, the




Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may pay for labour, services and materials claimed, whether supported by liens or not, from any date to any date and to any amount which may be claimed, or the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may make application to the courts, to pay any amounts held for such claims into court for the court to determine who should be paid and in what amount. Any monies so paid by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall be deducted from any monies that may be due, or that thereafter may become due, to the Contractor or successor.

.5 Before final settlement is made for work executed and materials furnished under the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish evidence, satisfactory to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, that the work and all its parts are free and clear from lawful claims or liens under any law, for labour, services, materials and otherwise. The Contractor must also furnish evidence that no claim exists, in respect to which a claim or lien upon the Work could or might attach. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and all his/her property from any kind of liens accruing from labour and services performed and materials supplied in or about the work.

26. Payments

.1 Cash payments equal to percentage stipulated in the agreement of the value of the work done, as valued by the Project Manager, will be made to the Contractor monthly, as the work progresses, on the written Certificate of the Project Manager that the Work, for or on account of which the certificate is granted, has been duly executed to his/her satisfaction, and stating the value of such work as computed by him/her, and insurance policies for the project are in force. The said certificate shall be a condition precedent to the right of the Contractor to be paid the said percentage, or any part thereof. No such monthly payment shall be construed to be an acceptance of any defective work or improper materials.

.2 Whenever the Work is performed completely, according to the Builders Lien Act and according to the plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the Project Manager, the Project Manager shall make and certify the final estimate for the same. The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority will then pay to the Contractor after sixty-five ( 65 ) days have expired from the execution of the said final certificate the remainder which shall be found to be due, excepting therefrom such sum or sums as may be lawfully deducted or retained under any of the provisions of the Contract. The written Certificate of the Project Manager certifying to the final completion of the said Work to his/her entire satisfaction shall be a condition precedent to the right of the Contractor to receive or to be paid the balance due, of any part thereof. The right is reserved by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority to reject the whole or any part of the Work, should the said certificate be found to be inconsistent with the terms of the Contract, or otherwise improperly given.

.3 The Project Manager's progress certificates, and the payment of progress estimates based upon the same, shall not be construed as an acceptance or approval of the Work but only as temporary advances to the Contractor; and he/she shall be bound, notwithstanding such progress estimates, to well and truly complete, finish and hand




over in good condition, and to the entire satisfaction of the Project Manager, by the time specified and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Specification, the whole of the Work included therein; and all the percentage retained by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall be retained until the said full and satisfactory completion has been formally certified by the Project Manager.

27. Liens

.1 The Contractor shall be bound by the terms of the Builders Lien Act R.S., c. 277, s. 1; 2004, c. 14, s. 2.

28. Permits, Notices, Laws

.1 The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all necessary permits or licenses required for the execution of the Work (but this shall not include the obtaining of permanent easements).

.2 The Contractor shall give all necessary notices and pay all fees required by law and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to the Work and to the preservation of the public health and safety and if the Specifications and Drawings are at variance therewith any resulting additional expense incurred by the Contractor shall constitute an addition to the Contract price.

29. Patent Fees

.1 The Contractor shall pay all royalties and license fees and shall save the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority harmless from loss on account of suits or claims which may arise by reason of the work for infringement of patents.

30. Use of Premises

.1 The Contractor shall confine his/her apparatus, the storage of materials and the operations of his/her workmen to limits indicated by law, ordinances, permits or directions of the Project Manager and shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with his/her materials.

.2 The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the structure to be loaded with a weight that will endanger its safety.

.3 The Contractor shall enforce the Project Manager's instructions regarding signs, advertisements, fires and smoking.

31. Cleaning Up

.1 The Contractor shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by the employees or work, and at the completion of the Work he/she shall remove all his/her rubbish from and about the building and all his/her tools, scaffolding and surplus materials, and shall leave his/her work "Broom Clean" or its equivalent, unless more exactly specified. In case of dispute the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may remove the rubbish and charge the cost to the Contractor as the Project Manager shall determine to be just.




32. Cutting, Patching And Digging

.1 The Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting or patching of work that may be required to make parts come together properly and fit to receive or be received by work of other contractors shown, or implied by, the Contract documents and make good, as the Project Manager may direct.

.2 Any cost caused by ill-timed work shall be borne by the party responsible therefore.

.3 The Contractor shall not endanger any existing work by cutting, digging or otherwise and shall not cut or alter the work of any other contactor save with the consent of the Project Manager.

33. Delays

.1 If the Contractor should be delayed in the completion of Work by any act or neglect of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or Project Manager or of any employee of either, or by any other contractor employed by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or by changes ordered in Work, or by strikes, lockouts, fire, unusual delay by common carriers or unavoidable casualties or by any other cause or any kind beyond the Contractor's control or by any cause within the Contractor's control which the Project Manager shall decide as justifying delay, then the time of completion shall be extended for such reasonable time as the Project Manager may decide.

.2 No such extension shall be made for delay occurring more than seven days before claim therefore is made in writing to the Project Manager, provided, however, that in the case of a continuing cause of delay, only one claim shall be necessary.

.3 If no schedule is made under Paragraph 4 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract, no claim for delay shall be allowed on account of failure to furnish Drawings until two (2) weeks after demand for such Drawings and not then unless such claim be reasonable.

.4 The Project Manager shall not, except by written notice to the Contractor, stop or delay any part of the main Contract work pending decision of proposed changes.

34. Assessments and Damages for Late Completion

.1 The Work of the Contract is completed on schedule provided the Contract is "substantially performed" on or before the date for completion under Article 2.3 in the Agreement attached for information purposes only as Appendix A to this Tender, or the latest revision to this date authorized by change order. Any period of time required for "substantial completion" in excess of the above noted latest date shall be considered a period of delay.

.2 During this period of delay, the Contractor shall be liable to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority for damages in an amount equal to the aggregate of:

.1 all salaries, charges, and travelling expenses of Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority staff and outside consultants overseeing the performance of the Work;

.2 the costs incurred by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority as a result of




the inability to use the completed Work during the period of delay; and,

.3 all other expenses, including interest charges, and damages incurred or sustained by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority during the period of delay as a result of the Work not being completed.

.3 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority reserves the right to waive, in whole or in part, the amount payable by the Contractor under this article.

35. Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority's Right to do Work

.1 If the Contractor should neglect to prosecute the Work properly or fail to perform any provisions of this Contract, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, after three (3) days' written notice to the Contractor, may without prejudice to any other remedy he/she may have, make good such deficiencies and may deduct the cost thereof from the payment then or thereafter due the Contractor.

36. Owner's Right to Terminate Contract

.1 If the Contractor should be adjudged as bankrupt, or if he/she should make a general assignment for the benefit of his/her creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on account of his/her insolvency or if he/she should, except in cases recited in Paragraph 33 of Section One – General Conditions of the Contract, refuse or fail to supply enough properly skilled workmen or proper materials after having received seven (7) days' notice in writing from the Project Manager to supply additional workmen or materials, or if he/she should fail to make prompt payment to subcontractors for material or labour, or persistently disregard laws, ordinances or the instructions of the Project Manager, or otherwise be guilty of a substantial violation of the provisions of the contract then the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy, by giving the Contractor written notice, terminate the employment of the Contractor and take possession of the premises and of all materials, tools and appliances thereon and finish the work by whatever method which may be deemed expedient, but without undue delay or expense. In such case the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the contract price shall exceed the expense of finishing the Work such excess shall be paid to the Contractor. If such expense shall exceed such unpaid balance the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority.




37. Contractor's Right to Stop Work or Terminate Contract

.1 If the work should be stopped under an order of any court, or other public authority, through no act or fault of the Contractor or of anyone employed by him, then the Contractor may, upon three (3) days' written notice to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the Project Manager, stop work or terminate this contract and recover from the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority payment for all work executed and any loss sustained upon any plant or material with reasonable profit and damages.

38. Mutual Responsibility of Contractors

.1 Should the Contractor suffer damage by any act, neglect or default of any other contractor employed by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority upon the Work, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall be responsible therefore but shall be subrogated to the rights of the damaged Contractor against the contractor causing the damages. The Contractor shall make his/her claim in writing against the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority within forty-eight (48) hours after the happening of the event causing such damage to the Contractor.

.2 Should the Contactor cause damage to any other contractor on the Work, the Contactor agrees, upon due notice, to settle with such other contractor by agreement if he/she will so settle. If such other contractor sues the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority on account of any damage alleged to have been so sustained, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall notify the Contractor, who shall defend such proceedings at his/her own expense and if any judgement against the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority arises therefrom, the Contractor shall be responsible and shall pay such judgement promptly together with all costs incurred by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority.

39. Separate Contracts

.1 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with the undertaking of which the Work is a part and the Contractor shall connect properly and co-ordinate his/her work with that of other contractors. If any part of the Contractor's work depends for its proper execution or result upon the work of another contractor, the Contractor shall report promptly to the Project Manager any defects in the Work of such other contractor as may interfere with the proper execution of the Contractor's work. Should the Contractor fail so to inspect and report, he/she shall have no claim against the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority by reason of the defective or unfinished work of any other contractor except as to latent defects not reasonably noticeable at the time of the commencement of the Contractor's work.

40. Assignment

.1 The Contractor shall not assign the Contract or assign any monies due to accruing under the Contract under any circumstances.

41. Subcontracts




.1 The Contractor must use the Subcontractors listed in the Bid Form. If the change of any names on this list is considered necessary by the Contractor, this request, giving reasons for the change, shall be submitted in writing to the Project Manager and the proposed change will be official after written approval by the Project Manager. If additional Subcontractors are required for the principal parts of the Work, the Contractor shall notify the Project Manager in writing of the names of the Subcontractors proposed and shall not employ any to whom the Project Manager may reasonably object.

.2 If the change of any names on such list is required by the Project Manager, and the Work has to be awarded to a higher bidder, the Contract Price shall be increased by the difference between the two bids.

.3 The Project Manager shall on request furnish to any Subcontractor wherever practicable, evidence of the amounts certified to on his/her account.

42. Relations of Contractor and Subcontractor

.1 The Contractor agrees to bind every Subcontractor by the terms of the General Conditions, Drawings and Specifications as far as applicable to his/her work.

43. Taxes

.1 Harmonized Sales Tax

.1 The Contractor shall not include in the Bid Form Amount Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), but shall pay HST on all materials and services on which the tax is charged. The Contractor shall show the amount of the HST to be paid on the Bulk Sum Price separately.

44. Progress Estimates

.1 Progress claims submitted for payment must be broken down in accordance with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority’s standard progress claim form.

.2 Claims for material on site but not installed, must be supported by suppliers’ invoices showing their unit prices, including provincial and municipal taxes. The amount for HST shall also be included separately. When material has been taken from Contractors’ or Subcontractors’ general stock on hand, they shall supply invoices priced at current trade prices without Contractors’ or Subcontractors’ profit.

45. Workers’ Compensation

.1 The Contractor shall carry Workers’ Compensation coverage on all employees engaged under this contract. The Contactor shall supply the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority with a letter of Good Standing from the Workers’ Compensation Board and their Revenue Canada Business Number prior to the Work commencing.

46. Discounts from Manufacturers / Principal




.1 Suppliers and contractors are expected to pass on discounts or rebates obtained from their principals or manufacturers to Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority while submitting their bids. Examples of such discounts or rebates could come from Efficiency Nova Scotia, manufacturers of goods and equipment, service providers, etc.

.2 Invoice shall identify if rebate was already or not passed onto the contractor. It can be a collective invoice for all items such as multiple pumps, but all items need to be identified separately.

.3 ID Information of each item shall be included on the invoice record: brand and model number, design designation label.



ASBESTOS DISCLOSURE MATERIALS LETTER: JANUARY 2014

January 2014 To Whom It May Concern,

This is to advise that certain building materials used in the construction of apartment buildings,

office buildings and homes between the years 1946-1986 may contain asbestos fibres. Asbestos

may typically be found in drywall filler, texture coats (stucco), floor tiles, tile adhesive, gaskets,

hard board, plaster, ceiling tiles, caulking and seamless flooring. Asbestos can be a hazard if

the fibres in the building material are released or separated from the material or become air

borne. In order for asbestos fibres to be released from this material, it must be sanded or

crumbled into small pieces.

Asbestos is not otherwise poisonous and it does not off-gas any toxic chemicals. Under normal

conditions of day-to-day usage, these materials do not pose a risk to occupants, as they are not

releasing dust.

As many of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority (MRHA) buildings were constructed prior

to 1986, we are advising that asbestos may be present in the building materials. When properly

managed these materials are not a cause for concern.

Typically, if asbestos is found in MRHA buildings it is in the drywall filler (the material used to cover

the seams where two (2) pieces of gyproc meet or the corners of a room or where the ceiling and

walls meet), stucco or plaster. Gyproc itself does not contain asbestos.

The following responsibilities fall upon any contractor whose work may results in the disturbance

of any asbestos-containing or contaminated materials or surfaces:

1. Before commencing work, ensure all contractors employees and supervisory staff have

been informed as to the presence and approximate location of all asbestos-containing

materials that may become subject to disturbance (whether intentional or not);

2. Only workers trained and authorized in Type 1, 2, or 3 asbestos work procedures are

assigned to work involving exposure to material containing asbestos;

3. File with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority a signed and executed copy of a

Contractor's Notification & Acknowledgement form as provided at the end of this document;

4. Perform work in such a manner as to avoid the disturbance of any asbestos-containing or

contaminated surfaces or materials other than those materials intentionally contracted to

remove, repair, encapsulate or enclose;

5. Upon discovery of any unidentified asbestos-containing or suspect asbestos-containing

materials, secure the area, suspend all activities that may disturb such materials and do

not proceed with work in the area until it has been determined if the material in question

contains asbestos and written authorization to proceed is obtained from the Metropolitan

Regional Housing Authority;

6. Prior to proceeding with any asbestos disturbance for Type 2 and Type 3 work (i.e. removal,

clean-up or repair) ensure a signed and duly executed Asbestos Work Permit is obtained

from the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority;

7. Ensure all work that may disturb any asbestos-containing or contaminated surfaces is

completed in accordance with current regulatory requirements; and,

8. As required, provide the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority with a copy of all

executed Asbestos Waste Transportation Manifests, verifying the safe and proper disposal

of asbestos waste generated.



(Demolition at 6915 Bayers Road)

Specifications: General – Section 01111

PART 1-GENERAL 1.1 Related reference material:

Appendix A: Hazardous Materials Survey Appendix B: Removal of Friable ACM Appendix C: Environmental Procedures Appendix D: Water Lateral Drawing Appendix E: Water Lateral Form

1.2 Location and Access:

.1 6915 Bayer’s Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The building is a wooden structure on a concrete foundation and is clad on the exterior with wood siding. The structure has a pitched asphalt-shingled roof. Interior ceilings and walls throughout the building have been finished with drywall. Floor finishes through the building are a combination of painted concrete, vinyl floor tiles and hardwood flooring.

.2 Relative to this Work, the contractor shall not interfere with normal traffic

flow within the general area.

1.3 Scope of Contract

.1 The proposed contract is for: the demolition of a house:

.1 Obtain required permits.

.2 Employ rodent and vermin extermination as required

.3 Removal and disposal of all hazardous material as per Hazardous

Materials Assessment (Appendix A) completed by All Tech Environmental

Services Dated July 11, 2019.

.4 Decommissioning of existing utilities. All water and sewage services shall

be properly terminated and capped off at the property line as per Halifax

Water.

.5 Verification of proper disposal by completion of form in Appendix B.

.6 Demolition of the building including concrete foundation and slab.

.7 Restoration of the site and surrounding features damaged by the work.

.8 Removal and disposal of all building demolition debris.





.9 Removal of concrete and asphalt surfaces. Site grading, infilling,

compaction and sodding of areas damaged by the work.

.10 All drywall shall be removed as asbestos containing material.

.11 Traffic control and site security and safety. Traffic control as per HRM

guidelines.

.2 The Contractor shall, except as otherwise specifically noted, provide all labour, products, construction machinery, equipment, and services required for the completion of all Work set out in this contract.

.3 The Contractor shall commence, diligently perform, and deliver the said Work within the time specified herein.

.4 The Contractor shall dispose of materials in accordance with applicable HRM, Federal, and Provincial government regulations. All materials disposed of shall be in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations and any applicable municipal bylaws.

.5 The Contractor shall transport and dispose of all debris at a disposal site approved by Department of Environment and Labour. The Contractor shall make all arrangements for use of and permitting associated with the disposal site and shall provide evidence of the availability of the site for disposal of the material and of Department of Environment and Labour and the applicable Municipality's acceptance of the site as an appropriate area. The Contractor shall also provide evidence that all debris has been deposited in the approved disposal site(s) by submitting proof of receipts at completion of project. The disposal site arrangements must be completed prior to the award of the contact. Work will not be permitted on the site until all disposal site arrangements are finalized and approved by the Project Manager.

.6 Salvage of materials and equipment is permitted within regulatory guidelines.

.7 The Contractor shall protect the property from damage and hold the owner harmless from all claims which may arise from his operations under the contract.

.8 The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits required for performance of the work as required by authorities having Jurisdiction.

.9 The contractor shall follow rules, regulations, and instructions as required by permits.





1.4 Sequencing of the Work:

.1 Decommissioning activities must be completed to the satisfaction of the

Project Manager prior to initiating demolition activities. Decommissioning activities include, but are not limited to, removal, packaging, transport, treatment, disposal and/or storage of regulated materials. Work times as per HRM guidelines.

.2 Prior to initiating regulated materials removal and disposal, required submittals shall be received by the Project Manager. Written authorization from the Project Manager is required to proceed. The submittals address the following issues:

.1 Proof that identified disposal location is willing to accept the

specified wastes from the site. .2 Written authorization from Department of Environment and

Labour that the specified disposal location is authorized to receive the waste materials.

.3 Upon completion of regulated materials removal and disposal, required

submittals shall be received by the Project Manager. The submittals address the following issues:

.1 Proof of receipt of regulated materials at previously approved waste disposal site(s).

.2 Completed Transportation of Dangerous Goods manifest for waste materials if required.

.3 Proof of notification to applicable regulatory agencies that Work has been completed.

.4 Written authorization is required from the Project Manager to proceed with the demolition portion of the project.

1.5 Submittals:

.1 Other permits and approvals required by HRM, Provincial and Federal

Legislation.

1.6 Site Conditions: .1 The Contractor shall visit the site and be aware of site conditions, the

buildings to be demolished, removed and disposed of, the contents of the building to be demolished, removed and disposed of, the associated site works, as well as space restrictions on the property.





.2 Electrical service, sewer service and water service to the site is presently active. The contractor shall arrange for the decommissioning of these services. Water and Sewer services shall be properly terminated at the property line. Electrical service shall be terminated at the Nova Scotia Power utility pole. The Contractor shall leave the site graded in such a manner that pre-demolition storm drainage patterns are re-established.

1.7 Contract Schedule:

.1 The Contractor shall submit, within one week of award, a written work plan to complete all Hazardous Materials as per All Tech Environmental report dated July 11, 2019, decommissioning and demolition schedule. Prior to the execution of the Contract, the Housing Authority and the Contractor shall agree on the details outlined in this work plan and schedule. This work plan and schedule shall then become the Contract Demolition Schedule and shall form part of the contract.

.2 The Contractor shall submit, within one week of award, a Waste Reduction Plan and Waste Audit Worksheet for Review and approval by MRHA Representative. Waste Reduction Plan describes the general management of waste and is to include, but not be limited to, the following:

.1 Destinations of materials listed.

.2 Deconstruction/disassembly techniques and sequencing.

.3 Schedule for deconstruction/disassembly.

.4 Location.

.5 Security.

.6 Protection.

.7 Clear labeling of storage areas.

.8 Details on materials handling and removal procedures.

.9 Quantities for materials to be salvaged for reuse or recycled and materials sent to landfill.

.10 Letters from receiving facilities confirming acceptance of project materials

.11 Frequency of waste removals.

.12 Extermination control – rodent monitoring during demolition.

1.8 Site to be Clean: .1 The Contractor shall keep the Work, all property, and road surfaces in the

vicinity of the Work and in areas where the Contractor's trucks will travel, in a clean and orderly condition: free of dirt, dust, snow, ice, and rubbish during the progress of the Work. Contractor’s trucks shall be covered. Mud and dirt tracked off the site shall be promptly cleaned by the Contractor.

.2 The Contractor shall ensure contaminants are confined within the contaminated zone and are not transferred to uncontaminated areas.





.3 When the Work is totally completed, the Contractor shall remove surplus products, tools, construction machinery and equipment, and other waste and debris, and leave the Work clean.

1.9 Electric Power:

.1 The Contractor shall supply temporary electric power required to complete the Contract.

1.10 Security: .1 The Contractor shall be responsible for Security of the Work. This shall

include measures necessary for the protection of the whole of the Work, the public, all persons employed in connection with the Work and all equipment and material brought to the Site in connection with the Work throughout the duration of the Contract .

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1.11 Municipal Ordinances:

.1 Municipal Ordinances within the Municipality in which the Work is to take place will take precedence over other requirements. The Contractor shall investigate the requirements of Municipal Ordinances for work of this type and comply with such Ordinances.

1.12 Regulatory Agencies, Safety, Fire Prevention and Protection:

.1 Where reference is made to jurisdictional authorities, it shall mean

authorities who have within their constituted powers the right to enforce the laws of the place of building.

.2 General Construction Safety Measures shall observe safety measures of the:

.1 National Building Code Part 8, Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition Sites.

.2 National Fire Code of Canada.

.3 Provincial Government, including but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

.4 Workers' Compensation Board. .3 In case of conflict or discrepancy the more stringent requirement shall

apply. .4 Maintain clear emergency exit paths for personnel. .5 Overloading: Ensure no part of Work or existing structure is subjected to

loading that will endanger its safety or will cause permanent deformation. .6 WHMIS:

.1 Comply with requirements of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regarding use, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials; and regarding labeling and provision of material safety data sheets acceptable to Labour Canada and Health and Welfare Canada.

.2 Have a copy of WHMIS data sheets available at the workplace on delivery of materials.

.3 Except where special permission is obtained, maintain clear access on public sidewalks and roads.

.7 Maintain walks and roads clear of construction materials and debris, including excavated material. Clean walks and roads as frequently as required to ensure that they are cleared of materials, debris and excavated material.

.8 Fire Safety Requirements: .1 Enforce fire protection methods, good housekeeping and

adherence to local and underwriter's fire regulations. Provide UL approved fire extinguishers, and other fire-fighting services and





equipment except where more explicit requirements are specified as the responsibility of individual Sections.

.2 Smoking is not permitted in hazardous areas. Exercise care in the use of smoking materials in non-restricted areas.

.3 Advise the fire chief in the area of Work of any work that would impede fire apparatus response, including but not limited to violation of minimum overhead clearance prescribed by the fire chief, erecting of barricades and digging of trenches.

.4 Use only fire resistant tarpaulins and similar protective coverings on-site.

.5 Store volatile waste in approved containers located in a safe ventilated area and remove from premises daily.

.9 Environmental Protection: Ensure that pollution and environmental control of construction activities is exercised as required during the Work. See Appendix C, Environmental Procedures.

PART 2. CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES - GENERAL

2.1 General .1 Areas for storage and access are to be on the property or easements of

the MRHA. .2 Make arrangements with MRHA for additional areas required. Obtain

written agreements and submit copies to the Project Manager.

2.2 Work Areas:

.1 Confine operations within the MRHAs property or easements and public road right-of-way for storage and access as shown on Contract Drawings.

.2 Install and maintain temporary metal fencing along working and storage areas and access routes.

.3 Do not enter upon or occupy with workers, tools or materials any lands other than roadways, rights-of-way or easements shown on Contract Drawings except after written consent has been received from property owner.

.4 Do not unreasonably encumber site with materials or equipment. PART 3 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND NOTICES -GENERAL

3.1 Description:

.1 This Section outlines requirements for dealing with complaints from and notifying public.





3.2 General:

.1 Appoint competent representative to receive and deal with complaints from public in regard to safety, protection of traffic, conditions of road surfaces along line of work, or nuisances on account of work.

.2 Inform the Project Manager and HRM of the name, address and telephone number of public relations representative within two (2) weeks after date of order to commence work.

.3 Deal promptly with all complaints received and carry out remedial actions to prevent further complaints.

3.3 Notices:

.1 Give adequate notice of schedule (timing and location) of movement

of materials, construction activities, maintenance and repairs to affected landowners and occupants or properties adjacent to work areas.

.2 Notify the Project Manager immediately of complaints of damage to property or personal injury.

.3 Notify the Project Manager as soon as possible of action taken in respect to any complaints and outcome of such actions.

PART 4 PRICING

4.1 Prices included in the Contract shall be complete for the applicable Work, and shall include:

.1 Expenditures for preparation, inspection, delivery, installation and removal

of materials, plant, tools and supplies. .2 Temporary facilities as required for the applicable Work. .3 Rentals of all equipment whether rented from the Contractor or others, in

accordance with approved rental agreements including any approved applicable insurance premiums thereon and expenditures for transportation to and from the site of such equipment, costs of loading and unloading, cost of installation, dismantling and removal thereof and repairs or replacements during its use on the applicable Work, exclusive of any repairs which may be necessary because of defects in the equipment when brought to the Work or appearing within thirty (30) days thereafter.

.4 The costs of all expendable materials, supplies, electricity, fuels, heat, water and tools used in the execution of the Work.

.5 Fees for licenses and permits in connection with the applicable Work.

.6 Fencing of the site and other barricading including safety signage.

END OF SECTION



Demolition at 6915 Bayers road

Measurement and Payment – Section 01291

PART 1-GENERAL

.1 The Bulk Sum Price is for the work necessary to complete each item in the Contract.

.2 Include all of the following as required where individual quantities are not

provided in the Bid and agreement excavation of trench material (except rock), shoring, backfilling, compaction.

.3 Measurements shall be along a horizontal plane unless otherwise

indicated. .4 Additional instructions for measurement and/or payment for items of the

Work may be contained in specific sections specifications. In the case of a conflict between the instructions for measurement and payment contained in this section and another section, the requirements of this section shall govern.

.2 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF MERCURY CONTAINING EQUIPMENT

Unit of Measurement: INCLUDED IN BULK SUM PRICE Method of Measurement: N/A

Payment includes, but is not necessarily limited to: Removal, packaging, transporting and disposal of mercury wastes. Provision of documentation as required by Federal and Provincial and municipal regulations. All incidental requirements described elsewhere in the technical specification shall be included in the Bulk Sum Price.

.3 BUILDING SUPERSTRUCTURE DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL


Payment includes but is not necessarily limited to: Demolition of all parts of the structure above existing grade, including smokestacks if applicable, in accordance with demolition methods reviewed by the Project Manager. This Item also includes transportation to, and disposal of demolition debris at a disposal location approved by all authorities having jurisdiction in accordance with the technical specifications. All incidental requirements described elsewhere in the technical specification shall be included in the Bulk Sum Price.



Demolition at 6915 Bayers road

Measurement and Payment – Section 01291

.4 FENCING


Payment includes, but is not necessarily limited to: Supply of all materials, labour and equipment required to fabricate and erect security fencing around the site of the works. This item shall also include for maintenance and replacement of fencing as required throughout the duration of the demolition project and for removal of the fencing at the end of the project. Also included is all excavation, backfill and foundations as required to install the fencing.

.5 BUILDING FOUNDATION/CONCRETE SLABS DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL


Payment includes, but is not necessarily limited to: Demolition of the structure below existing footings in accordance with the demolition specification and as reviewed by the Project Manager. This item also includes transportation to, and disposal of, all demolition debris at disposal locations approved by all authorities having jurisdiction in accordance with the technical specifications. All incidental requirements described elsewhere in the technical specification shall be in included in the Bulk Sum Price.

.6 REMOVAL OF SITE UTILITY LINES


Payment includes, but is not necessarily limited to: Capping of lines left in place, supply placement, and compaction of backfill materials if required, and, grading of the site to match existing grade. All incidental requirements described elsewhere in the technical specifications shall be included in the Bulk Sum Price.

.7 PROVIDE COMMON FILL, GRADING, GRADE, and COMPACT


Payment includes, but is not necessarily limited to: Supply, placement, compaction, and testing of imported common fill material in the excavation. Fill materials shall be compacted to 95, 100, and 100 per cent standard density, respectively. This work is to be performed in accordance with, but is not limited to, Section 02311. All incidental requirements described elsewhere in the technical specification shall be included in the Bulk Sum Price.

END OF SECTION


MET19-121 Demolition of Single Detached Building


Specifications:

Testing Laboratory Services – Section 01451

PART 1-GENERAL 1.1 Description:

.1 This Section specifies requirements for noise control. 1.2 General:

.1 Establish and maintain site procedures such that noise level from construction areas are minimized.

.2 Control noise level in accordance with authority having jurisdiction.

1.3 Measures:

.1 Use vehicles and equipment equipped with efficient muffling devices. .2 Provide and use devices that will minimize noise level in construction

area.

END OF SECTION




Specifications: Site Security – Section 01560

PART 1-GENERAL

1. Temporary fencing/barricades are to be constructed metal and approved by Project Manager.

2. The intent is to prevent trespass on the site 3. Signs are to be posted "No Trespass" 4. The Contractor is to be responsible for maintaining fencing/barricades in

proper condition even if They are damaged through vandalism. 5. The Contractor will maintain security guard(s) on site at all times during the

weekend and evenings when the building can no longer be secured. 6. The Contractor will not sell or give away materials on the owner's property. 7. The Contractor is to be responsible for removing materials on Housing

Authority property which originated from the demolition regardless of where they are or how they got there.

END OF SECTION




Specifications:

Environmental Protection – Section 01561


.1 This Section specifies the minimum requirements for prevention of releases resulting from Contract work to the environment, and for prevention of cross-contamination of environmental media.

.2 See Appendix C.

1.2 Requirements Included:

. 1 The provisions of this Section shall apply to all sections. 1.3 Regulatory Requirements:

.1 Comply with all applicable legislation, including, but not limited to: Nova Scotia Environment Act and Regulations.

PART 2 -EXECUTION 2.1 Precautionary Measures:

.1 Take all precautions to prevent discharge of materials to the environment. All necessary precautions, material, equipment and labour for the prevention of discharges shall be included in the Contract.

.2 Do not conduct work involving contaminated materials during precipitation. .3 The Contractor shall report to the Project Manager spills on site of

substances introduced to the site by the Contractor, e.g. fuel, lubricant. Adhere to spill reporting requirements as outlined in HRM, Provincial and Federal legislation.

.4 The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to remedy the effects of

any spills, whether of hazardous or non-hazardous substances, and shall assume full financial liability for all such remediation measures.




Specifications:


.5 All rubbish and waste generated by the Contractor shall be taken off-site. Regulated wastes shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable municipal, provincial and federal requirements.

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Specifications:


2.2 Dust Control:

.1 The Contractor shall take such steps as may be required to prevent dust nuisance resulting from operations.

.2 Where the work requires the sawing of asphalt or the sawing or grinding of

concrete, blades and grinders of the wet type shall be used with sufficient water to prevent the incidence of dust. The cost of preventive measures shall be borne by the Contractor.

2.3 Stockpiling:

.1 Contaminated excavated and demolished materials shall be stockpiled to prevent spread of contamination.

2.4 Disposal of Wastes:

.1 Waste volatile materials, such as mineral spirits, oil or paint thinners will not be disposed in landfills, waterways, storm or sanitary sewers. Disposal of these materials will be in accordance with appropriate guidelines and regulations.

2.5 Drainage:

.1 Do not pump water containing suspended materials into waterways, sewers or offsite drainage systems.

.2 Control disposal or run-off of water containing suspended materials or other

harmful substances in accordance with local authority requirements. 2.6 Pollution Control:

.1 Control emissions from equipment and plant to local authorities’ emission requirements.

.2 Cover or wet down dry materials and rubbish as required to prevent blowing dust and debris. Provide dust control for temporary roads and open excavations. Contractor shall be responsible for spraying buildings to control dust.

2.7 Waste/Water Management:

.1 Sanitary wastewater shall be treated in a septic tank disposal system or other sewage treatment facility approved by Department of Environment




Specifications:


and Labour. Untreated wastes shall not be permitted to enter water bodies.

END OF SECTION



Demolition at 6915 Bayers Road

Specifications: Preservation and Protection – Section 01562


.1 This Section specifies requirements for preservation and protection of existing services and structures.

1.2 General:

.1 Comply with all requirements and regulations of road authorities and utility companies, especially those pertaining to protective work, inspection and safety.

1.3 Notification of Utilities:

.1 Advise utility companies in writing at least 72 hours before approaching utility or entering right-of-way.

.2 Obtain certificated from all utility companies or departments having facilities in area of proposed work certifying that facilities have been marked to identify utility location.

1.4 Survey monuments:

.1 Do not remove survey monuments, iron bars, round iron pipes and stakes representing property boundaries and locations encountered on line of work without written permission of the Project Manager.

.2 Replacement of all monuments removed or damaged to be done by the Contractor utilizing a licensed legal surveyor unless written permission is granted by the Project Manager for such removal.

1.5 Access:

.1 Provide access route for landowners to cross rights-of-way, easements, or temporary work areas during all phases of construction.

.2 Maintain pedestrian access to all private homes and buildings. 1.6 Contamination:

. 1 Do not allow contents of sewer, drain or inlet connection to flow into trench.

.2 Remove all offensive matter from proximity of work as directed by the Project Manager.

END OF SECTION



( Demolition at 6915 Bayers Road)

Specifications: Pollution Control – Section 01563

1.1 Disposal:

.1 Dispose of all construction debris in an approved location. .2 All non masonry or concrete products must be disposed of at an approved

offsite disposal facility in accordance with all bodies having jurisdiction and by the Project Manager.

.3 Fires and burning of rubbish on site are not permitted.

1.2 Air Pollution:

.1 Control emissions from equipment to local authorities' emission requirements.

END OF SECTION




Specifications: Traffic Control – Section 01564


.1 This Section specifies requirements for controls of traffic during construction operations.

1.2 Reference Standard:

.1 Do traffic regulation in accordance with local jurisdiction's requirements but as a minimum with Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, latest issue (Council of Uniform Traffic Devices for Canada distributed by Roads and Transportation Association of Canada), except where specified otherwise.

1.3 Protection of Traffic:

.1 Comply with requirements of Acts, Regulations and By-laws in force for regulation of traffic or use of roadways upon or over which it is necessary to carry out work or haul materials or equipment.

.2 Be aware of requirements relative to hours of the day in which traffic is not

to be restricted as stipulated. .3 When working on traveled way:

.1 Place equipment in position to minimize interference and hazard to traffic.

.2 Keep equipment units as close together as working conditions will permit and preferably on same side of traveled way.

.3 Do not leave equipment on traveled way overnight.

.4 Do not close any lanes of road or highway without approval of the Project Manager and the District Project Manager of the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works, and the Halifax Regional Municipality. Before re-routing traffic, erect suitable signs and devices for traffic control. Provide sufficient crushed gravelto ensure a smooth riding surface during work. Provide a proposed detour plan for approval by the appropriate authority.

.5 Keep traveled way well graded, free of pot holes and of sufficient width that required number of lanes of traffic may pass.

.6 When deemed necessary by the Project Manager, provide graveled detours or temporary roads to facilitate passage of traffic around restricted construction area.





Provide and maintain signs and roadway. 1.4 Informational and Warning Devices:

.1 Provide and maintain signs and other devices required to indicate construction activities or other temporary and unusual conditions resulting from project work which may require road user response.

.2 Supply and erect signs, delineators, barricades and miscellaneous warning

devices as specified in Part D, Temporary Conditions, Signs and Devices, of manual entitled Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada.

.3 Place signs and other devices in locations recommended in said manual. .4 Meet with the Project Manager prior to commencement of work to

prepare list of signs and other devices required for the project. .5 Continually maintain traffic control devices in use by:

.1 Checking signs daily for legibility, damage, suitability and location.

Clean, repair or replace to ensure clarity and reflectance. .2 Removing or covering signs which do not apply to conditions existing

from day to day. 1.5 Traffic Control:

Provide competent flagmen, properly equipped as specified in manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, in following situations:

.1 When traffic is required to pass working vehicles or equipment which may

block all or part of traveled roadway. .2 When it is necessary to institute one-way traffic system through

construction area or other blockage where traffic volumes are heavy, approach speeds are high and

traffic signal system is not in use. .3 When workmen or equipment are employed on traveled way over brow of

hills, around sharp curves or at other locations where on-coming traffic would not

otherwise have adequate warning. .4 Where temporary protection is required while other traffic control devices

are being erected or taken down.





.5 For emergency protection when other traffic control devices are not readily available.

.6 In situations where complete protection for workmen, working equipment and public traffic is not provided by other traffic control devices.

.7 At each end of restricted sections where pilot cars are required. 1.6 Operational Requirements:

.1 Conduct operations along roads and highways in a manner that inconvenience and hazards to traffic are minimized.

.2 Maintain roadways safe for traffic.

1.7 Approvals and Notices:

.1 Obtain approval from the Project Manager and the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation & Public Works and the Halifax Regional Municipality for closing any public road to traffic.

.2 Notify fire department, police department, works department, Project

Manager and any other necessary authority of approximate times roads will be closed for.

END OF SECTION



(Demolition at 6915 Bayers Road, Halifax)

Specifications: Fire Safety Requirements – Section 01706

PART1-GENERAL .1 Fire Safety:

.1 Fire and burning of rubbish will not be permitted. .2 Reporting Fires:

.1 Know the location of nearest telephone, including the emergency phone number.

.2 Report immediately all fire incidents to the following: -the local fire department 911 - Environmental Emergencies (1-902) 426-6030 or 1-800-565-1633 .3 When reporting a fire by telephone, give location of fire, name or number

of telephone being used, and the name of the caller. .3 Fire Extinguishers:

.1 The Contractor shall supply and maintain portable fire extinguishers in conformance with the latest version of the National Fire Code as necessary to protect, in an emergency, the work in progress.

END OF SECTION




Specifications: Demolition of Structures – Section 01770

PART 1-GENERAL .1 Progressive Cleaning:

.1 Make arrangements with and obtain permits from authorities having jurisdiction for disposal of waste and debris.

.2 Maintain the Work in tidy condition, free from accumulation of waste

products and debris, other than that caused by the Province or other Contractors.

.3 Remove all waste material and debris from the site.

.2 Final Cleaning:

.1 Remove waste products and debris and leave the Work clean and suitable for use by the owner.

.2 Remove surplus products, tools, construction machinery and equipment.

Remove waste products and debris. 3 Submittals: Submit with application for release of holdback:

.1 Statements on forms supplied by the owner from each Subcontractor, and supplier, stating that each has been paid in full for its Work performed under this Contract.

.2 Written guarantee covering all workmanship and materials used in the Work.

.3 Certificate from Worker's Compensation Board.

.4 Manifests from TDG .4 Final Inspection and Declaration Procedures:

.1 Contractor's Inspection: The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall conduct an inspection of the Work, identify deficiencies and defects; repair as required. Notify the owner in writing of satisfactory completion of the Contractor's Inspection and that corrections have been made. Request a Final Inspection.

.2 Final Inspection:





.1 When the items noted above are complete, request a final inspection of the Work by the owner and the Contractor. If work is deemed incomplete by the owner, complete the outstanding items and request a re-inspection.

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.2 Carry out final inspections and close out in the following stages:

.1 Final inspections shall be scheduled to begin within eight working days of the Contractor's request.

.2 Present at the final inspection will be: the MRHA's representatives; the

Contractor and such Subcontractors that he considers are required. .3 The Contractor will compile final deficiency lists at these inspections and

issue them to the owner. .4 The Contractor shall correct final deficiencies before a date agreed upon

by the Contractor and owner. .5 When the Contractor has satisfied himself that these corrections have been

completed in a satisfactory manner by his inspection, he shall notify the Province to inspect the Work within five working days of the Contractor's request.

.6 Upon MRHAs approval of completion, the Contractor shall request

payment. .7 The date the owner inspects the site and finds the Work to be complete will

commence the required 65-day period before release of holdback. .8 Payment of the Holdback shall take place after 65 days of substantial

completion of work provided the owner is satisfied no outstanding claims. PART 2-METHOD 2.1 Related Work:

.1 Section 01560 - Site Security .2 Section 01561 - Environmental Protection .3 Section 01706 - Fire Safety Requirements

2.2 Work Included:

Demolition, removal and disposal of 779 Old Sackville Road, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.





.1 Demolition of all foundations and concrete. .2 Infilling of all trenches and pits remaining after the building has been

demolished and the materials and debris have been removed. .3 Removal and disposal of all loose debris littering the property. .4 Removal of existing services including, but not limited to water, sewer,

drainage and electrical and telephone lines. .5 Obtain all necessary permits required to perform the above noted work. .6 If necessary, the contractor shall make arrangements with the owners of

adjacent lands for temporary use of their lands at no additional cost. MRHA must be notified and included in discussions.

2.3 Existing Conditions:

.1 Take over structure to be demolished based on the condition on date that the contract is awarded.

.2 Inspect adjacent existing property to extent possible and ensure that its

condition and stability is recorded. .3 Photograph adjacent existing properties in sufficient detail to record its

conditions before Work of this Section commences. These photographs will be used to compare the condition of adjacent construction before and after performance of Work of this Section in the event damage of adjacent construction is claimed as a result of demolition.

2.4 Protection:

.1 Prevent movement, settlement or damage of adjacent properties, structures, services, paving, roadways, and parking areas. Make good damage and be liable for injury caused by demolition.

.2 Ensure safe passage of the public past area of demolition. .3 Take precautions to support structures and, if safety of building being

demolished or adjacent structures or services, etc. appears to be endangered, cease operations and notify the Project Manager.





.4 Ensure that adjacent properties, and other equipment are protected from damage resulting from Work of this Section. Install protection consisting of fences, barricades, signs, and substantial construction to provide physical protection.

.5 Post danger signs in conspicuous locations to warn persons that

demolition is in progress. .6 Barricade all access by unauthorized persons to areas in which demolition

is in progress. .7 Erect protection to provide safe access that must be maintained to existing

buildings and support area of the building being demolished. .8 Protect existing services from damages. Where required, relocate existing

active services to ensure that they function continuously in safety and without risk of damage. Cap off and remove unused services encountered during demolition after approval is given by the Project Manager and utilities or jurisdictional authorities, whichever may apply.

.9 Maintain security of areas in which demolition is proceeding by control of

access through enclosing fences, barricades, and hoardings during times Work is in progress, and by locking hardware otherwise.

.10 Maintain security of areas in which demolition is proceeding while Work is

shut down because of a strike or a lockout. .11 Employ sufficient competent watchmen to guard all portions of the Work

site during all times outside of regular working hours, including nights, Sundays, holidays, and during strikes and lockouts, until demolition Work is completed.

.12 Prevent spread of dust beyond the demolition area by wetting, or by other approved means, as it accumulates.

.13 Keep sidewalks, streets, and roads free of dust and debris from

demolition Work. Clean up accumulations as they occur. 2.5 Salvageable Materials:

.1 Salvage, recycling or reuse of materials or equipment from the buildings to be demolished is encouraged.





.2 The Contractor shall protect the Housing Authority from any claims, however rising, from the salvage, recycling or reuse of materials or equipment from the demolished buildings.

.3 The Contractor cannot sell salvaged material or equipment from the Site.

PART 3-PRODUCTS 3.1 Common Fill PART 4 – EXECUTION 4.1 Environmental Protection:

Perform work in an environmentally acceptable manner. 4.2 Preparation:

. 1 Obtain all necessary permits and approvals. .2 Inspect site and verify with the Housing Authority items designated for

removal and items to be preserved. .3 Locate and protect utility lines to remain. Notify utility companies before

starting demolition. .4 All utility service lines entering buildings to be demolished in accordance

with rules and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. .5 Employ rodent and vermin exterminators to comply with health and

environmental regulations. 4.3 Examination:

.1 Before commencing Work, ensure an examination of the site and Work to be demolished that all possible factors concerning demolition are investigated, and that the following are known in particular:

.1 Methods and means available for material handling, disposal,

storage, and transportation. .2 Construction details of structures to be demolished. .3 Location of utility and other services.





.2 Review demolition Work to be performed in all its details. Do not proceed without review of the demolition methods that will be used.

4.4 Demolition:

.1 Contractor shall provide a detailed description of the proposed methods and procedures for demolition prior to commencing work on the site.

.2 Remove any equipment or materials intended for reuse, recycling or

salvage. .3 All florescent light fixture Ballasts older than 1979 must be removed and

disposed of as described in accordance with authorities having jurisdiction.

.4 All mercury containing equipment must be de-energized, removed and

disposed of accordance with authorities having jurisdiction. .5 All asbestos containing material shall be removed and disposed of

accordance with authorities having jurisdiction. .6 All heating oil tanks, lines and equipment shall be drained and removed by

a qualified contractor. Waste oil shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulation.

.7 Disconnect and cap or reconnect services in accordance with

requirements of local authority having jurisdiction.

.1 Fuel supply lines to be removed by qualified tradesman. .2 Cap those services that are not required to prevent leakage. .3 Remove and dispose of other underground services.

.8 Completely demolish the building including the concrete foundation and

slab. .9 Do not disrupt active or energized utilities designated to remain

undisturbed. .10 At end of each day's work, leave site in safe condition so that no part is in

danger of toppling or falling.





.11 Carefully remove and lower structural framing and other heavy or large objects.

.12 Demolish to minimize dusting and noise. Spray water on structures during

demolition as required and whenever requested by the Province to control dust.

.13 Remove and dispose of all demolition items and materials from site in

accordance with authorities having jurisdiction and to "3.6 Disposal of Material" of this section.

.17 Remove contaminated or dangerous materials from site and dispose of in

safe manner to minimize danger at site or during disposal. .18 Dispose of materials not designated for salvage or re-use in work, off-site. .19 Backfill all areas opened-up during the demolition with common fill, grade

compact to 95% Standard Proctor Density, place 100mm of topsoil above fill material and supply and install new sods.

.20 Do not burn materials on site.

4.5 Disposal of Material: .1 Reuse, recycling and salvage of materials and equipment is permitted and

encouraged within regulatory requirements. .2 All demolition debris must be disposed off-site at an approved Disposal Facility.

All regulated demolition debris must be disposed of at a licensed off-site facility and approved by the Project Manager.

.3 The contractor will provide a waste disposal plan to the Project Manager and

obtain approval for the disposal plan in writing from the Department of Environment and Labour, and the Project Manager prior to commencement of work at the site.

4.6 Restoration:

.1 Upon completion of work, remove debris, trim surfaces and leave work sites clean to a condition satisfactory to the Province.

.2 Reinstate areas in existing works outside areas of demolition to conditions

that existed prior to commencement of work.





4.7 Reference Standards: Perform work in accordance with the following standards listed (or most up-to-date) (but not limited to):

.1 Asbestos in the workplace: A guide to Removal of Friable Asbestos Containing Material.

.2 Canadian Construction Safety Code, latest edition. .3 NBC 2010 Code, Part 8 - Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition

Sites. .4 CSA S350 - Code of Practice for Safety in Demolition of Structures. .5 NFC 2005 Code, Part 6 governing installation and maintenance of

portable fire extinguishers. .6 CSA C22.1, "Canadian Electrical Code", governing temporary electrical

installations. .7 Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act,

END OF SECTION




Specifications: Sodding – Section 02933

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Scheduling .1 Schedule sod laying to coincide with topsoil operations

Part 2 – Products

2.1 Materials .1 Nursery sod: Quality and source to comply with standards outlined in

‘Guide Specification for Nursery stock’, Section 17, 1984 edition, published by Canadian Nursery Trades Association.

.1 Number one Kentucky bluegrass/Fescue Sod: sod grown from minimum 40% Kentucky Bluegrass, 30% Creeping Red Fescue.

.2 Broken, dry, discoloured pieced will be rejected by Project Manager.

.2 Wire mesh: 1½” chicken wire

.3 Wooden pegs, ¾” by ¾” by 8”

.4 Fertilizer: Complete synthetic slow-release fertilizer with maximum 34% water soluble nitrogen.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Laying of Sod .1 Prior to sodding, obtain approval from Project Manager that finished

grade and depth of topsoil are satisfactory. .2 Lay sod within 36 hours of being lifted .3 Sodding during excessively wet conditions, at freezing temperatures, or

over frozen soil is not acceptable. .4 Lay sod in rows parallel with contours and with joints staggered. Butt

sections closely without overlapping or leaving gaps between sections. Butt sections against curb flush with top of curbs after soil has been compacted immediately behind curb. Cut out irregular or thin sections with sharp implements.

.5 Apply Fertilizer at rate of 20lm/1000ft2

.6 Provide close contact between sod and soil and soil by light rolling. Use of heavy roller to correct irregularities in grade is not permitted.

.7 Water sod area immediately after laying to obtain moisture penetration into top 4” of topsoil.




Specifications: Sodding – Section 02933

3.2 Laying of Pegged Sod .1 Place mesh on top of topsoil of sloped steeper than 3:1 and secure sod

with wooden pegs at maximum intervals of 20”. Cover mesh lightly with topsoil.

3.3 Maintenance .1 Maintain sodded area from start of installation until final acceptance. .2 Water sodded areas in sufficient quantities and at frequency required to

maintain soil under sod continuously moist to depth of 3” to 4”. .3 Cut grass to 1½” with it reaches height of 2½”. Remove clippings.

3.4 Acceptance .1 Sodded areas will be accepted at final inspection provided:

i. Areas are properly established ii. Sod areas are free of bare and dead spots and without weeds iii. No surface soil is visible when grass has been cut to height of 1½” iv. Areas have been cut once

.2 Lawns sodded in fall will be accepted in following spring one month after start of growing season provided acceptance conditions are fulfilled.

END OF SECTION

Hazardous Materials Assessment

6915 Bayers Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Prepared For:

Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority.

Attn: Mr. Paul Power

July 11th, 2019

ALL-TECH Project No. 25539

Bedford, NS - Sydney, NS - St. John, NB - Moncton, NB - Charlottetown, PE - St John’s, NL - Corner Brook, NL - Gander, NL

ALL-TECH Environmental Services Limited, 20 Duke Street, Suite 109, Bedford, NS, B4A 2Z5 Phone: (902) 835-3727 Fax: (902) 835-5266 Web: http://www.toalltech.com

Appendix A

Appendix A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.0 ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................................................... 1 2.1 METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................. 1 2.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................. 2 2.3 ASSESSMENT RESULTS .................................................................................................................................... 2

3.0 LEAD ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 4 3.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................. 5 3.2 LEAD PAINT ANALYSIS RESULTS ..................................................................................................................... 5 3.3 LEAD LEACHATE ANALYSIS .............................................................................................................................. 5 3.3 LEAD/LITHIUM CONTAINING BATTERIES AND OTHER LEAD CONTAINING MATERIALS ........................... 6

4.0 MERCURY ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 6 4.1 MERCURY CONTAINING THERMOSTATS AND FLOURESCENT BULBS ....................................................... 6

5.0 MOULD ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 6 5.1 WHAT IS MOULD? ............................................................................................................................................... 6 5.2 HEALTH EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH MOULDS IN INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS ......................................... 6 5.3 MOULD RESULTS ................................................................................................................................................ 7

6.0 OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................... 7 6.1 CONCRETE AND MASONRY PRODUCTS CRYSTALLINE SILICA ASSESSMENT ......................................... 7 6.2 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) – FLOURESCENT LIGHT BALLASTS ........................................... 8 6.3 UREA FORMALDEHYDE FOAM INSULATION (UFFI) ........................................................................................ 8 6.4 OZONE DEPLETEING SUBSTANCES ................................................................................................................ 8 6.5 ARSENIC ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 6.6 ISOCYANATES ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 6.7 COKE OVEN EMISSIONS, BENZENE, VINYL CHLORIDE, ETHYLENE OXIDE ............................................... 8

7.0 6915 BAYERS ROAD – SUMMARIES .................................................................................................................... 9 7.1 ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................................. 9 7.2 LEAD ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 9 7.3 MERCURY ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................................... 9 7.4 MOULD ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 9 7.5 CRYSTALLINE SILICA ......................................................................................................................................... 9 7.5 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) – FLOURESCENT LIGHT BALLASTS ......................................... 10 7.6 UREA FORMALDEHYDE FOAM INSULATION (UFFI) ...................................................................................... 10 7.7 ARSENIC ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 7.8 ISOCYANATES ................................................................................................................................................... 10 7.9 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES ................................................................................................................ 10 7.10 COKE OVEN EMISSIONS, BENZENE, VINYL CHLORIDE, ETHYLENE OXIDE ............................................. 10

8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 10

9.0 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 10

APPENDIX 1 - PHOTOS

APPENDIX 2 – LABORATORY RESULTS

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Hazardous Materials Assessment 6915 Bayers Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

ALL-TECH Environmental Services Limited was contracted by Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority (MRHA) to

perform a Hazardous Building Material Assessment of the residence located at 6915 Bayers Road in Halifax, Nova

Scotia. The audit was conducted to determine if any of the following hazardous materials were present within the

building:

Asbestos containing products

Lead based paint/products

PCB Ballasts

Sources of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)

Other hazardous building materials

The audit was performed on June 20th, 2019 by Aaron Swim and Mariah Hunt of ALL-TECH Environmental Services

Limited.

2.0 ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT

Asbestos is a generic term which is used to describe a group of naturally occurring fibrous mineral silicates. The six

major types of asbestos are; chrysotile (white asbestos), amosite (brown), crocidolite (blue), anthophyllite, tremolite and

actinolite. Asbestos heat and corrosion resistant qualities have been so beneficial and so desirable that between the

years 1900 and 1980, asbestos was used worldwide in over 3000 commercial products. Asbestos has been used

widely in such applications as fireproofing, textiles, friction products, reinforcing materials (i.e. cement pipes, sheets)

and insulation (both thermal and acoustic).

Asbestos materials can be found in one of two forms; friable asbestos or non-friable. Friable asbestos material refers

to material that when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to a powder by hand pressure. This type of asbestos

material is hazardous due to its potential to become airborne if damaged or disturbed.

Friable asbestos building products used in the past include sprayed acoustic & fire protection insulations, heat shields

on incandescent light fixtures, ceiling/wall finishes, drywall joint compounds, mechanical insulations on pipes, tanks,

boilers, vessels, etc.

Non-friable building products used in the past were vinyl asbestos floor tiles, gaskets, transite panels, transite piping

and transite shingles. Non-friable materials if handled improperly during removal or renovations, such as cutting transite

panels with an electrical tool, can cause high fibre release. Also, non-friable asbestos products can become friable if

damaged through years of use (water damage, general deterioration of materials, etc.).

2.1 METHODOLOGY

Using standard bulk sampling methodologies and limited destructive testing, suspect building material samples were

collected from the interior and exterior of the building.

It should be noted that asbestos containing materials such as piping straight runs & fittings may be present

behind walls, ceilings, columns, shafts, etc. Additional sampling and care should be taken during demolitions

to ensure that there is no asbestos containing materials existing within these noted areas.

A total of twenty-three (23) [twenty-nine (29) layers] suspect asbestos bulk samples were collected from the above

noted location. All samples were carefully collected and placed in sealable plastic bags, labelled and forwarded to

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EMSL Canada Inc., located at 2756 Slough Street, Mississauga, Ontario, for asbestos analysis. EMSL Canada Inc. is

an accredited laboratory with NVLAP.

2.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

The Province of Nova Scotia Regulations for Asbestos fall under the following code of practice: Dealing with Asbestos

Containing Materials, Outdoor Work with Asbestos (Removal Projects), A Guide to Removal of Friable Asbestos

Containing Materials, and Maintenance Operations Involving Asbestos. These codes of practices are to be followed

when dealing with or working with Asbestos Containing Materials within the province of Nova Scotia.

The occupational airborne exposure limits set by the Province of Nova Scotia follow the ACGIH Threshold Limit Value

for asbestos of 0.1 fibre/cubic centimeter (f/cc) airborne standards. For work enclosure final clearance air sampling, the

Department of Labour and Advanced Education follow the Code of Practice “A Guide to Removal of Friable Asbestos

Containing Material”, Section 8, Sub-section 5 (Nov. 21, 2013). Their limit for final clearance asbestos exposure is as

follows:

Asbestos, all forms: 0.01 fibre/cubic centimetre (f/cc)

The Provincial codes of practices cover such areas as:

• Control of airborne asbestos dust

• Personal protective equipment

• Cleanliness of the work area

• Health surveillance

• Environmental surveillance

2.3 ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour considers building material as asbestos containing if it contains asbestos

at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.5% asbestos fibres. Twenty-three (23) [twenty-nine (29) layers]

suspect asbestos bulk samples were collected from the interior and exterior of the above noted location and analyzed

for asbestos content. Table 1.0 below is a summary of all asbestos bulk samples collected by ALL-TECH in June 2019.

Table 1.0

Asbestos Bulk Sample Results

6915 Bayers Road, Halifax, NS

Sample #

(Lab ID) Description Sample Location Asbestos Content (%)

01

551907521-0001 Cement board / Transite panel

Basement - Around chimney at

ceiling 10% Chrysotile

02

551907521-0002 Drywall joint compound Basement - Around drainpipe None Detected

03

551907521-0003 Drywall joint compound Basement - Around drainpipe None Detected

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Sample #


04

551907521-0004 Insulation paper

Living room – Around duct inside

heater vent 55% Chrysotile

05

551907521-0005 White drywall joint compound Living room None Detected

05

551907521-0005A Beige Drywall joint compound Living room 1% Chrysotile

06

551907521-0006 White drywall joint compound Living room None Detected

06

551907521-0006A Beige drywall joint compound Living room 1% Chrysotile

07

551907521-0007 Hardwood floor underlay paper Living room 55% Chrysotile

08

551907521-0008 Tan 12x12 floor tile Main entrance None Detected

08

551907521-0008A Floor tile mastic Main entrance None Detected

09

551907521-0009 Drywall joint compound 1st Floor front bedroom None Detected

10

551907521-0010 Drywall joint compound 1st Floor Hallway None Detected

11

551907521-0011 Drywall joint compound 1st Floor back bedroom 1% Chrysotile

12

551907521-001 White/Gray 12x12 floor tile Washroom None Detected

12

551907521-0012A Gray floor tile washroom None Detected

13

551907521-0013 Tan 12x12 floor tile Kitchen None Detected

13

551907521-0013A Floor tile mastic Kitchen None Detected

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Sample #


14

551907521-0014 Drywall joint compound Kitchen 2% Chrysotile

14

551907521-0014A Black paper Kitchen

PC<0.25% Chrysotile

(results include small amounts of

inseparable attached material)

15

551907521-0015 Insulation paper

Purple bedroom – Around duct

inside heater vent 55% Chrysotile

16

551907521-0016 Drywall joint compound Purple bedroom - Ceiling 2% Chrysotile

17

551907521-0017 Drywall joint compound Purple bedroom 2% Chrysotile

18

551907521-0018 Hardwood underlay paper 2nd Floor 55% Chrysotile

19

551907521-0019 Drywall joint compound Blue bedroom - Ceiling 2% Chrysotile

20

551907521-0020 Drywall joint compound Blue bedroom None Detected

21

551907521-0021 Transite Shingle

Building exterior – Under vinyl

siding 15% Chrysotile

22

551907521-0022 Soft brown caulking

Building exterior – Around basement

window None Detected

23

551907521-0023 Hard brown caulking

Building exterior – Around

basement window 7% Chrysotile

3.0 LEAD ASSESSMENT

Lead is a naturally occurring metal that is present throughout the environment in rocks, soil, water and air. It has been

used as a pigment in many paints for centuries, and in some applications, it is still used today. From an occupational

health standpoint, intact dry lead paint or particles pose little hazard, but a serious hazard can be created when lead

coatings or demolished structures are disturbed. Construction workers who weld, cut or blast structural steel coated with

lead-based paint or demolish painted surfaces with lead paint are at significant risk of lead poisoning.

Representative paint samples were collected from various areas within the building and assessed to identify the lead

content. A total of five (5) paint chip samples were collected and placed in proper sample containers. The paint samples

were analyzed in the lab following the EPA 3050B/7000B “Standard Method to Test for Low Concentrations of Lead in

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Paint by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry following acid digestion of sample”. The sample results for lead content

are reported in percent by weight. Results of lead analyses are presented in Table 2.0.

3.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

The Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development define lead containing materials as materials

containing 0.1% (1,000 mg/kg) lead or greater by weight. The Nova Scotia Department of Environment’s maximum

concentration for lead in contaminated soil is 1000 mg/kg. If it is found that the lead content is greater than this limit, a

lead leachate test should be performed.

In the Province of Nova Scotia disposal of contaminated waste falls under the following guideline: Nova Scotia

Department of Environment Guidelines for Disposal of Contaminated Solids in Landfills. The province sets the accepted

parameters for leachable lead in contaminated soil at 5 mg/L. If lead contaminant levels are less than or equal to 5

mg/L, the material is acceptable for disposal in landfills. If the levels are greater than 5 mg/L, the material is considered

to be hazardous waste and can only be disposed of in a designated hazardous waste secure landfill.

3.2 LEAD PAINT ANALYSIS RESULTS

A total of the five (5) paint samples collected from the above noted address and placed in sealable plastic bags, labelled

and forwarded to EMSL Canada Inc., located at 2756 Slough Street, Mississauga, Ontario, for lead content analysis.

EMSL Canada Inc. is an accredited laboratory with NVLAP.

Table 2.0

Summary of Laboratory Lead Analyses Results


Sample No.

(Lab ID) Description/Location Results by Weight (%) NSDOE Guideline (%)

L-01

(551907514-0001)

Gray and red paint / Basement

floor 1.3% 0.1

L-02

(551907514-0002) Charcoal paint / Basement wall <0.0083 0.1

L-03

(551907514-0001) White paint / First floor trim <0.0082 0.1

L-04

(551907514-0001) Multicolor paint / Living room wall <0.0083 0.1

L-05

(551907514-0001) Blue paint / Blue bedroom wall 0.072 0.1

3.3 LEAD LEACHATE ANALYSIS

The Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education define lead containing materials as any material

containing 0.1% (1,000 mg/kg) lead or greater by weight. One (1) paint sample (SampleL-01) was found to contain lead

above the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development’s guideline of 0.1% by weight. The sample

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was submitted to AGAT Laboratories International for lead leachate analyses. Results of the lead leachate analysis is

presented in Table 3.0 below.

Table 3.0 Lead Leachate Paint Results


Sample # Sample Description Leachable Lead Results

(mg/L) NSDOE Guideline (mg/L)

L-01Grey and Red / Basement

Floor Paint 151 5.0

3.3 LEAD/LITHIUM CONTAINING BATTERIES AND OTHER LEAD CONTAINING MATERIALS

No emergency lighting was observed throughout the building. Lead Solder can be used on pipes within the building.

Any pipe solder encountered during renovations and demolition shall be considered lead containing. Copper pipe

including lead solder is recyclable and accepted at Construction and Demolition disposal facilities and metal recyclers.

4.0 MERCURY ASSESSMENT

Mercury, also referred to as quicksilver or liquid silver, is a silvery-white, poisonous, metallic element that is a liquid at

room temperature. It is used in a variety of products, such as thermometers, barometers, fluorescent lighting, batteries

as well as in the preparation of chemical pesticides. Mercury is classified as a "transition metal" as it is ductile, malleable

and is able to conduct heat and electricity.

4.1 MERCURY CONTAINING THERMOSTATS AND FLOURESCENT BULBS

It was noted during the assessment of the building that one (1) mercury containing thermostat was observed. When

disposing of mercury containing thermostats, proper handling and disposal methods should occur. Fluorescent bulbs

often contain small amounts of mercury. Fluorescent lighting was observed in the basement. Care should be taken

when handling bulbs to ensure breakage does not occur. Bulbs should be disposed of properly to ensure no mercury is

released.

5.0 MOULD ASSESSMENT

5.1 WHAT IS MOULD?

Mould is a particular type of fungus. Fungi are a distinct and unique group of organisms that are classified into a

kingdom classified as decomposers. Unlike animals, fungi have no organs for food uptake or absorption. Therefore,

they must secrete chemicals called enzymes into the environment to degrade their complex food source into a soluble

form.1 Moulds are ubiquitous to the environment. Indoor and outdoor environments naturally harbour a great variety of

microscopic organisms such as mould. Prolonged exposure to excessive moisture enables microbes to flourish. If

conditions are such that moisture is limited, then these microbes have a stable relationship with the built environment.

However, when moisture accumulates more rapidly than the natural drying process, the ecology changes and favours

the rapid amplification of mould.2

5.2 HEALTH EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH MOULDS IN INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS

There are a number of documented cases of health problems associated with exposure to indoor moulds. The most

common symptoms from exposure to mould in indoor environments are runny nose, eye irritation, cough, congestion,

1 Bailey, H.S, Fungal Contamination: A Manual for Investigation, Remediation and Control, Building Environment Consultants Inc., 2005, Jupiter, FL, Page 10. 2 Fungal Contamination in Public Buildings: A Guide to Recognition and Management, Health Canada, Federal-Provincial Committee on Environmental and Occupational Health, June 1995.

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and aggravation of asthma if the person is asthmatic. People with suppressed immune systems may be susceptible to

serious fungal infections as a result of exposure to indoor moulds. People with suppressed immune systems, who can

be adversely affected by mould and other hoist of microorganisms, are normally patients in health care facilities.

All mould species can produce mycotoxins; however, there is no correlation between inhalation exposure and the

associated toxic response, except in cases where extremely high levels of dust contain mould metabolite. The amount

of dust in these cases is described as a fog.3 These conditions are not normally found in built environments. Most of the

toxic response associated with mould is caused by ingesting foods heavily overgrown with moulds and not by inhaling

moulds. The present alarm over human exposure to moulds in the indoor environment comes from a belief that

breathing in mycotoxins cause numerous and varied, but generally non-specific, symptoms. Current scientific evidence

does not support the proposition that human health has been adversely affected by inhaled mycotoxins (from toxigenic

moulds) in the home, school, or office environment.4

For these reasons, and because the measurement of exposure is not standardized and biological markers of exposure

to mould are largely unknown, it is not possible to establish ‘safe’ or ‘unsafe’ levels of exposure.5

5.3 MOULD RESULTS

No mould growth was observed during the assessment.

6.0 OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

6.1 CONCRETE AND MASONRY PRODUCTS CRYSTALLINE SILICA ASSESSMENT

Renovations, demolition, or building maintenance involving work with concrete and masonry products is a ubiquitous

activity. Research has identified demolition of concrete or masonry structures as one of the construction activities with

potentially high exposures to respirable crystalline silica6 . There is consistency among various professionals that total

elimination or substitution of silica from the construction process may not be a feasible option. The use of wet methods,

local exhaust ventilation and high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems attached to work tools or

equipment, worker’s isolation from dust generating sources by tenting off or use of other physical barriers, respiratory

protection, practice of basic hygiene, work practices, and worker training may significantly reduce silica dust in many

construction activities. However, these controls when used separately or incompletely may fail to reduce exposure to

less than established occupational exposure limits7.

A visual assessment of materials that are suspected to contain crystalline silica during the survey was completed. No

samples were collected. Numerous Silica containing materials were observed within the building during the

assessment. The Nova Scotia Occupational Health Regulations made under the Section 52 4 (1) state; “The

occupational health standards relating to gases, vapours, mists, fumes, smoke, dust, and other chemical substances

and physical agents shall be as listed in the Threshold Limit Values for chemical substances and physical agents for

1976, published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists and its subsequent amendments or

revisions.”

When working with concrete/masonry (crystalline silica) products, ceiling tiles (mineral fibres, and potential crystalline

silica) or general dust created by working with other building materials such as flooring, gyproc walls, metals, and wood

products) during regular building maintenance, renovations, or demolition, hazardous levels of airborne dust can be

created.

3 Pratt DS, May JJ. Feed-associated respiratory illness in farmers, Arch Environ Health. 1984;39:43-8 4 American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine guideline “Adverse Human Health Effects Associated with Moulds in the Indoor Environment” www.acoem.org/guidelines/pdf/mould-10-27-02.pdf 5 Canadian Construction Association: Mould Guidelines for the Canadian Construction Industry, Document CCA 82-2004, page 10.

6 Raila R., 1988 Ann Occup Hyg 32:215-20

7 Journal of Physics: Conference Series 151 (2009), Silica dust control in small-scale building/structure demolition operations using good work practice guidance

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To control airborne dust generated during building renovation, maintenance, and demolition the following practices

should be followed:

Pre-planning and post-performance evaluation on development of standard work practices to control dust.

Use of water to suppress dust (spray until moistened but not wet).

Use of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered vacuum to reduce surface dust.

Use of ventilation and work area isolation of the dust generating source while performing tasks.

Availability and practice of basic hygiene (hand washing, cleaning tools, and PPE after finishing the work,

change clothes before leaving work area.)

Availability, training and usage of basic PPE for the construction industry (hard hats, safety glasses, ear

plugs, work gloves, boots, and respiratory protection).

Evaluate control procedures using periodic air monitoring.

6.2 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) – FLOURESCENT LIGHT BALLASTS

One light ballast was observed inspected for the presence for PCBs and compared to the guide found in the

Environment Canada – Identification of Lamp Ballasts Containing PCBs, Report EPS/CC/D, August 1991 document.

Please see summary section for details.

6.3 UREA FORMALDEHYDE FOAM INSULATION (UFFI)

Urea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) was commonly used in the 1970’s for insulating and retrofitting buildings. The

use of urea formaldehyde-based resin ingredient in UFFI can lead to the release of formaldehyde gas during demolition

or disturbance of the material. No UFFI was noted during the assessment.

6.4 OZONE DEPLETEING SUBSTANCES

Ozone-depleting substances, or chlorofluorocarbons, have often been used as refrigerants, propellants, and solvents.

Under Nova Scotia’s Environment Act – Ozone Layer Protection Regulations, April 1995, ozone-depleting substances

and any unit containing chlorofluorocarbons must be maintained or recharged by a licensed chlorofluorocarbon handler.

Multiple refrigerator and freezer units were observed during the assessment. When disposal is required of these units,

proper handling and disposal should occur.

6.5 ARSENIC

Arsenic can be found in preservatives, industrial processes and glass production. The Nova Scotia Department of

Labour and Workforce Development define arsenic containing materials as materials containing 5 mg/kg arsenic or

greater by weight. No arsenic containing materials were identified during the site visit.

6.6 ISOCYANATES

Isocyanates are commonly used in the production of plastics, foams, finishes and adhesives. Spray foam insulation was

not observed on site. If the product is found during demolition or renovation activities, care should be taken to ensure

this material is not heated, burned or melted.

6.7 COKE OVEN EMISSIONS, BENZENE, VINYL CHLORIDE, ETHYLENE OXIDE

No coke oven emissions, benzene, vinyl chloride or ethylene oxides were identified or expected to be found during the

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7.0 6915 BAYERS ROAD – SUMMARIES

7.1 ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT

A total of twenty-three (23) bulk samples [twenty-nine (29) layers] of building material were collected and analysed for

asbestos content. Fifteen of which were found to contain chrysotile asbestos. Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour

and advanced education considers building material as asbestos containing if it contains asbestos at a concentration

greater than or equal to 0.5% asbestos fibres.

Drywall Joint Compound – Seven (7) samples of drywall joint compound were collected. All drywall joint compound in

the building should be treated as asbestos containing material.

Underlay and Ductwork Paper – Two (2) samples of hardwood underlay paper and two (2) samples of Duct insulation

paper were collected. All four (4) were found to contain asbestos.

Transite Panel / Exterior Transite Shingles – One (1) transite panel sample was collected in the basement around the

chimney and one (1) exterior shingle was collected. Both were found to contain asbestos.

Exterior Window Caulking – One (1) sample of hard, brown window caulking was collected from the exterior of the

building. This material was found to contain asbestos.

Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour considers building material as asbestos containing if it contains asbestos

at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.5% asbestos fibres.

7.2 LEAD ASSESSMENT

A total of five (5) paint samples were collected and analyzed for lead content. Results of the lead analyses indicate that

sample L-01 contains lead at a concentration above 0.1% (see Table 2.0). The Nova Scotia Department of Labour and

Advanced Education’s maximum concentration for lead in contaminated soil is 1000 mg/kg (0.1%).

Lead Leachate – Sample L-01 was analyzed for lead leachate analysis and found to contain leachable lead at a

concentration of 151 mg/L which is above the NSDOE guideline of 5 mg/L. This material will have to be disposed of lead

toxic hazardous waste.

7.3 MERCURY ASSESSMENT

It was noted during the assessment of the building that fluorescent light bulbs were located in the basement of the

building. Fluorescent bulbs often contain small amounts of mercury. Proper disposal of the mercury containing bulbs

should be completed upon any renovations or demolition.

One (1) mercury containing thermostat was observed in the first-floor hallway. Proper disposal of the mercury containing

thermostat should be completed upon any renovations or demolition.

7.4 MOULD ASSESSMENT

No Mould growth was observed during the assessment.

7.5 CRYSTALLINE SILICA

Numerous potential silica containing materials were observed within the building. Proper PPE and airborne dust

control should be used if any disturbance of these materials is required.

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7.5 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) – FLOURESCENT LIGHT BALLASTS

One (1) light ballast was observed inspected for the presence of PCB’s. Based on the date code present on the ballast,

the manufacturing year was 1971 and Canadian General Electric recommends that all of their ballasts manufactured

before March of 1978 be treated as PCB containing.

7.6 UREA FORMALDEHYDE FOAM INSULATION (UFFI)

No UFFI was noted during the assessment.

7.7 ARSENIC

No Arsenic containing materials were identified during the assessment.

7.8 ISOCYANATES

Spray foam insulation was not observed on site. If the product is found during demolition or renovation activities, care

should be taken to ensure this material is not heated, burned or melted.

7.9 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Multiple ozone-depleting substances (refrigerating units, freezer units.) were observed on site. If additional ozone

depleting substances are discovered, proper handling and disposal should occur.

7.10 COKE OVEN EMISSIONS, BENZENE, VINYL CHLORIDE, ETHYLENE OXIDE

No coke oven emissions, benzene, vinyl chloride or ethylene oxide were identified or expected to be found during the

site assessment.

8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Prior to demolition/renovations, identified hazardous materials should be located in all proposed work areas.

Specifications should be developed for abatement contractors to submit bids (pricing) for removal. Additional

samples of finishes within the proposed work areas should be collected on a project basis.

2. It is a good practice to provide air monitoring and inspections during the removal of hazardous materials and

dust generating activities. This ensures that all government guidelines and regulations are followed throughout

the process and to ensure workers are not being exposed to hazardous levels of any material.

3. Ensure that any hazardous materials abatement contractor is reputable and has proper training in the removal

of hazardous materials being disturbed prior to hiring.

9.0 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

The following assumptions and limitations for the Hazardous Material Assessment as performed by ALL-TECH

Environmental Services are outlined below:

Representative sampling was performed on the materials within the above noted areas and it is assumed that

any other materials having the same properties, qualities or components as the sampled materials will have

similar analytical results.

Where possible, non-destructive sampling techniques were utilized for paint and asbestos sampling.

Assumptions are made based on the analytical results of the hazardous materials sampled.

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The results presented in this report are indicative of the observations recorded during the time of the site visits. The

opinions contained within this report are based on accepted professional principles but should not be interpreted as

legal advice or as a guarantee or warranty regarding potential liability associated with conditions at the site. Any use

that a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on, or final decisions made based upon it, are the responsibility of

the third party. ALL-TECH accepts no responsibility for damages suffered by third parties as a result of decisions made

based on this report.

If you have any questions and/or comments regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact us at (902) 835-

3727.

Thank-you,

Aaron Swim

Environmental Technician

ALL-TECH Environmental Services Ltd.

Ph: (902) 835-3727

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APPENDIX 1- PHOTOS

APPENDIX 2 – LABORATORY RESULTS

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Picture 1 – Showing Hardwood Underlay Paper (55% Chrysotile Asbestos).

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Picture 2 – Showing Insulation Paper (55% Chrysotile asbestos) on Ductwork from First and Second Level

Air Vents.

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Picture 3 – Showing Exterior Transite Shingle (15% Chrysotile Asbestos)

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Picture 4 – Showing Hard Brown Caulking (7% Chrysotile Asbestos)

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EMSL Canada Inc.

2756 Slough Street Mississauga, ON L4T 1G3

Phone/Fax: (289) 997-4602 / (289) 997-4607http://www.EMSL.com / [email protected]

55ATES44551907521

25539

EMSL Canada Order ID:

Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:

Attn:

Proj: 6915 Bayers Rd / 25539

Phone: (902) 835-3727

Fax: (902) 835-5266

Collected:

Received: 6/21/2019

Analyzed: 6/27/2019

Aaron Swim

All-Tech Environmental Services Ltd.

20 Duke Street,Suite 109

Bedford, NS B4A 2Z5

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials for Nova Scotia Code of Practice Section 66 OHS

Act - Asbestos in the Workplace via EPA600/R-93/116 Method

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-000101

Basement - Top of Chimney/Transite Panel

DateTEST Non-Fibrous Asbestos CommentColor Fibrous

Non-AsbestosAnalyzed

6/25/2019 0.0% 90.0% 10% ChrysotilePLM Gray/White

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-000202

Basement - Around Drain Pipe/Drywall Joint Compound



6/25/2019 0.0% 100.0%PLM White None Detected

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-000303

Basement - Around Drain Pipe/Drywall Joint Compound




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-000404

Living Room - Around Heater Vent/Insulation Paper




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-000505-White Joint Compound

Living Room/Drywall Joint Compound




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-0005A05-Beige Joint Compound




6/25/2019 0.0% 99.0% 1% ChrysotilePLM Beige

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-000606-White Joint Compound





Test Report:EPAMultiTests-7.32.2.D Printed: 6/27/2019 05:20PM Page 1 of 5

Appendix A

EMSL Canada Inc.



55ATES44551907521

25539


Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:



Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-0006A06-Beige Joint Compound





Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-000707

Living Room/Hardwood Floor Underlay




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-000808-Floor Tile

Main Entrance/Tan 12x12 Floor Tile



6/25/2019 0.0% 100.0%PLM Beige None Detected

6/27/2019 0.0% 100%400 PLM PtCt Grav. Red. None DetectedBeige

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-0008A08-Mastic

Main Entrance/Tan 12x12 Floor Tile



6/25/2019 0.0% 100.0%PLM Black None Detected

6/27/2019 0.0% 100%400 PLM PtCt Grav. Red. None DetectedBlack

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-000909

1st Floor Front Bedroom/Drywall Joint Compound




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001010

1st Floor Hallway/Drywall Joint Compound



6/25/2019 0.0% 100.0%PLM White/Green Layers inseparableNone Detected

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001111

1st Floor Back Bedroom/Drywall Joint Compound




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001212-White Floor Tile

1st Floor Washroom/White/Gray Vinyl Floor Tile




6/27/2019 0.0% 100%400 PLM PtCt Grav. Red. None DetectedWhite


Appendix A

EMSL Canada Inc.



55ATES44551907521

25539


Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:



Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-0012A12-Gray Floor Tile

1st Floor Washroom/White/Gray Vinyl Floor Tile



6/25/2019 0.0% 100.0%PLM Gray None Detected

6/27/2019 0.0% 100%400 PLM PtCt Grav. Red. None DetectedGray

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001313-Floor Tile

Kitchen/Tan 12x12 Vinyl Floor Tile




6/27/2019 0.0% 100%400 PLM PtCt Grav. Red. None DetectedWhite

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-0013A13-Mastic

Kitchen/Tan 12x12 Vinyl Floor Tile



6/25/2019 0.0% 100.0%PLM Black None Detected

6/27/2019 0.0% 100%400 PLM PtCt Grav. Red. None DetectedBlack

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001414-Joint Compound

Kitchen/Drywall Joint Compound




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-0014A14-Black Paper

Kitchen/Drywall Joint Compound



6/25/2019 85.0% 15.0% <1% ChrysotilePLM Black Result includes a small amount of

inseparable attached material

6/27/2019 0.0% 100.0% <0.25% Chrysotile400 PLM Pt Ct Black

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001515

Purple Bedroom/Heater Vent Insulation Paper




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001616

Purple Bedroom - Ceiling/Drywall Joint Compound





Appendix A

EMSL Canada Inc.



55ATES44551907521

25539


Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:



Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001717

Purple Bedroom/Drywall Joint Compound




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001818

2nd Floor/Hardwood Underlay




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-001919

Blue Bedroom - Ceiling/Drywall Joint Compound




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-002020

Blue Bedroom/Drywall Joint Compound



6/25/2019 0.0% 100.0%PLM Beige None Detected

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-002121

Exterior Shingle/Transite Panel




Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-002222

Exterior Basement Window/Soft Brown Caulking



6/25/2019 0.0% 100.0%PLM Gray None Detected

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 551907521-002323

Exterior Basement Window/Hard Brown Caulking





Appendix A

EMSL Canada Inc.



55ATES44551907521

25539


Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:



Analyst(s):

PLM (29)

400 PLM Pt Ct (1)

Ioana Taina

400 PLM PtCt Grav. Red (6)Natalie D'Amico

Matthew Davis or other approved signatory

or Other Approved Signatory

Reviewed and approved by:

Asbestos - Nova Scotia 7 in 1

Samples analyzed by EMSL Canada Inc. Mississauga, ON NVLAP Lab Code 200877-0

Initial report from: 06/25/201918:00:15


Appendix A

ConcentrationAnalyzed Weight RDL LeadClient SampleDescription Collected

Test Report: Lead in Paint Chips by Flame AAS (SW 846 3050B/7000B)*

EMSL Canada Inc.2756 Slough Street, Mississauga, ON L4T 1G3Phone/Fax: (289) 997-4602 / (289) 997-4607http://www.EMSL.com [email protected]

Attn: Aaron SwimAll-Tech Environmental Services Ltd.20 Duke Street,Suite 109Bedford, NS B4A 2Z5

Received: 06/21/19 10:14 AM

6915 Bayers Rd / 25539

Fax: (902) 835-5266Phone: (902) 835-3727

Project:

Collected:

551907514CustomerID: 55ATES44CustomerPO: 25539ProjectID:

EMSL Canada Or

Site: Basement Floor / Gray & Red3.1 % wt6/21/2019 0.2443 g

551907514-00010.16L-01 % wt

Site: Basement Wall / Charcoal<0.0083 % wt6/21/2019 0.2415 g

551907514-00020.0083L-02 % wt

Site: 1st Floor White Trim Paint<0.0082 % wt6/21/2019 0.2439 g

551907514-00030.0082L-03 % wt

Site: Living Room Wall / Multicolour<0.0083 % wt6/21/2019 0.2402 g

551907514-00040.0083L-04 % wt

Site: Blue Bedroom Wall / Blue Paint0.072 % wt6/21/2019 0.2404 g

551907514-00050.0083L-05 % wt

Page 1 of 1Test Report PB w/RDL-2.0.0.0 Printed: 6/27/2019 8:55:51 AM

Rowena Fanto, Lead Supervisoror other approved signatory

*Analysis following Lead in Paint by EMSL SOP/Determination of Environmental Lead by FLAA. Reporting limit is 0.010 % wt based on the minimum sample weight per our SOP. Unless noted, results in this report are not blank corrected. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted. "<" (less than) result signifies that the analyte was not detected at or above the reporting limit. Measurement of uncertainty is available upon request. The QC data associated with the sample results included in this report meet the recovery and precision requirements unless specifically indicated otherwise. Definitions of modifications are available upon request.Samples analyzed by EMSL Canada Inc. Mississauga, ON A2LA Accredited Cert #2845.08; AIHA-LAP, LLC - ELLAP #196142

Initial report from 06/27/2019 08:55:51

Appendix A

http://www.EMSL.com


CLIENT NAME: ALL TECH ENVIRONMENTAL 20 DUKE ST. SUITE 109BEDFORD, NS B4A2Z5 (902) 835-3727

11 Morris Drive, Unit 122Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

CANADA B3B 1M2TEL (902)468-8718FAX (902)468-8924

http://www.agatlabs.com

Courtney O Brien, Data Reporter, B.Eng., EITSOIL ANALYSIS REVIEWED BY:

DATE REPORTED:

PAGES (INCLUDING COVER): 5

Jul 08, 2019

VERSION*: 1

Should you require any information regarding this analysis please contact your client services representative at (902) 468-8718

19X485816AGAT WORK ORDER:

ATTENTION TO: Aaron Swim

PROJECT: 25539

Laboratories (V1) Page 1 of 5

All samples will be disposed of within 30 days following analysis. Please contact the lab if you require additional sample storage time.

AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation. Measurement Uncertainty is not taken into consideration when stating conformity with a specified requirement.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Western Enviro-Agricultural Laboratory Association (WEALA)Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA)

Member of:

*NOTES

Results relate only to the items tested. Results apply to samples as received.All reportable information as specified by ISO 17025:2017 is available from AGAT Laboratories upon request

Appendix A

L-01-Grey&RedBasement Floor

PaintSAMPLE DESCRIPTION:PaintSAMPLE TYPE:

2019-06-20DATE SAMPLED:309748G / S RDLUnitParameter151000Lead, CGSB Leachate 5µg/L

Comments: RDL - Reported Detection Limit; G / S - Guideline / StandardAnalysis performed at AGAT Halifax (unless marked by *)

Results relate only to the items tested. Results apply to samples as received.

DATE RECEIVED: 2019-06-27

Certificate of Analysis

ATTENTION TO: Aaron SwimCLIENT NAME: ALL TECH ENVIRONMENTAL

AGAT WORK ORDER: 19X485816

DATE REPORTED: 2019-07-08

PROJECT: 25539

CGSB Leachable Metals - LeadSAMPLED BY:SAMPLING SITE:




CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS (V1)

Certified By:Page 2 of 5

Appendix A

CGSB Leachable Metals - LeadLead, CGSB Leachate 309748 151000 149000 1.3% < 5 100% 80% 120% 94% 80% 120% NA 70% 130%

Certified By:


SAMPLING SITE: SAMPLED BY:


Dup #1 RPD MeasuredValue Recovery Recovery

Quality Assurance

ATTENTION TO: Aaron SwimCLIENT NAME: ALL TECH ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT: 25539

Soil Analysis

UpperLower

AcceptableLimitsBatchPARAMETER Sample

Id Dup #2UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

UpperLower

AcceptableLimits

MATRIX SPIKEMETHOD BLANK SPIKEDUPLICATERPT Date: Jul 08, 2019 REFERENCE MATERIAL

MethodBlank




QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (V1) Page 3 of 5

AGAT Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) and/or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for specific tests listed on the scope of accreditation. AGAT Laboratories (Mississauga) is also accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) for specific drinking water tests. Accreditations are location and parameter specific. A complete listing of parameters for each location is available from www.cala.ca and/or www.scc.ca. The tests in this report may not necessarily be included in the scope of accreditation. RPDs calculated using raw data. The RPD may not be reflective of duplicate values shown, due to rounding of final results.

Appendix A

Soil Analysis

Lead, CGSB Leachate MET-121-6108, MET-121-6105

modified from CGSB 164-GP-1MP, SM 3125 and SM 3 ICP-MS


SAMPLING SITE: SAMPLED BY:


Method Summary

ATTENTION TO: Aaron SwimCLIENT NAME: ALL TECH ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT: 25539

AGAT S.O.P ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUELITERATURE REFERENCEPARAMETER




METHOD SUMMARY (V1) Page 4 of 5

Appendix A

of 6

Asbestos in the Workplace:

A Guide to Removal of Friable Asbestos Containing Material

Revised November 21, 2013

Application – Code of Practice

Where asbestos is present or believed to be present in a workplace to which the Occupational

Health and Safety Act applies, the owner of the building and any employer whose workplace in

the building may contain asbestos have a duty under the Act to take all reasonable precautions

to ensure the health and safety of persons at or near that workplace. Employees have a similar duty to protect their own health in their workplace.

This document may be used as guidance for any establishment considering the removal of friable

asbestos. In addition, this document may be adopted as a code of practice by an employer who

is removing friable asbestos and is ordered to establish or adopt a code of practice by the

Director of the Occupational Health and Safety Division, or a delegate of the Director, under Section 66 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Definitions

“100-class filter” means a filter certified as being

(a) in the “100” class; and

(b) of the “N”, “R” or “P” class, as appropriate, as defined in Chapter 42, Part 84 of the

United States Code of Federal Regulations.

“Airlock" means a system consisting of two-curtained doorways that allows the passage of

persons in and out of a contaminated area without permitting the movement of air out of the contaminated area.

“Asbestos containing material” means any material identified by an appropriate laboratory

analytical method (e.g. EPA 600/R-93/116, NIOSH 9000, or NIOSH 9002) to contain at least

0.5% of any type of asbestos, and vermiculite that is identified to contain any amount of

asbestos using EPA method 600/R-04/004 if other analytical methods do not identify the

presence of asbestos.

“Friable asbestos” means any asbestos-containing material that, when dry, may be crumbled,

pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. The term “friable asbestos” includes

previously non-friable asbestos-containing material that has become damaged to the extent that it may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

“Glove bag” means a pre-fabricated bag that is equipped with integral gloves and designed to contain asbestos.

“HEPA filter” means a high efficiency particulate aerosol filter that is designed to capture at least 99.97 percent of particles with an average aerodynamic diameter of 0.3 microns.

“HEPA negative air unit” means a mechanical ventilation unit that passes air through a HEPA filter and exhausts the air.

Appendix B

of 6

“HEPA unit test" means a procedure that is carried out by a competent person in accordance with

standard industry practice to assess whether a filtration system is functioning with the same efficiency as a HEPA filter.

“Wet removal” means soaking asbestos containing material with water that contains a non-ionic

surfactant in a quantity that is sufficient to control the release of dust and asbestos fibres

during the removal of friable asbestos.

“Work area" means the immediate area where asbestos-containing material may be disturbed.

Specific Requirements

1. Site Preparation

(1) Where removal of friable asbestos is performed, a glove bag must be used, or a

temporary enclosure must be constructed to prevent asbestos fibres from leaving the

work area.

(2) An enclosure used during the removal of friable asbestos must

(a) be constructed of polyethylene sheeting that is at least 0.15 millimetres thick,

(b) be labeled with signs to restrict entry to authorized personnel,

(c) include provisions for an airlock, clean room, shower area, decontamination

room, and holding area for waste materials;

(d) be maintained under negative pressure using HEPA negative air units, 24-hours

per day for the duration of the work and until the area has passed clearance

testing after cleanup;

(e) have a minimum of 4 air changes per hour or a static pressure of negative five

(-5) Pascal’s relative to pressure outside the enclosure, as measured inside the

enclosure at a point furthest from the exhaust fan; and

(f) have at least one observation window made of a transparent material that,

where reasonably practicable, enables a person who is located outside of the

enclosure to see work activity that is taking place inside the enclosure.

2. Ventilation - HEPA Testing

(1) Aside from specific HEPA negative air units that are used to exhaust air from inside the

enclosure, all ventilation systems that service the work area must be isolated from the

enclosure to prevent contamination by

(a) sealing ventilation duct supply and return air openings with poly sheeting; and

(b) where reasonably practicable, turning off the air handling systems that service

ithe work area.

(2) All vacuums and HEPA negative air units that are used to exhaust air from inside the

enclosure to any area outside of the enclosure must successfully pass a HEPA unit test

(a) after a HEPA filter is replaced; and

(b) at least once every 12 months.

Appendix B

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(3) All HEPA negative air units that are used to exhaust air from inside the enclosure to an

indoor-area that is outside of the enclosure must successfully pass a HEPA unit test, on-

site, immediately prior to use at a given site.

(4) HEPA testing must include

(a) a visual inspection to identify any apparent damage and to examine the integrity

of the seal in the filter frame; and

(b) a filter testing procedure using dioctyl phthalate (DOP) or other appropriate

challenge test material to verify the unit is functioning as the manufacturer

intended.

(5) HEPA testing records must be maintained, including the name of the testing agency, the

name of the tester, the date of testing, and the result of the test.

(6) The employer is also required to maintain all HEPA filters in ventilation systems and

vacuum cleaners in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, or as specified by a

professional engineer, to ensure that they remain effective.

3. Personal Protective Equipment

(1) Where a glove bag is used, employees must wear full-body protective coveralls and a

half-facepiece, air-purifying, non-powered respirator equipped with a 100-class filter, or

equipment offering equal or greater protection.

(2) Where wet removal of friable asbestos is to be performed without the use of a glove bag,

employees must wear full-body protective coveralls (including hood) and a full-facepiece

powered air-purifying respirator equipped with a 100-class filter, or equipment offering

equal or greater protection.

(3) Where dry removal of friable asbestos is to be performed

(a) monitoring must be conducted in accordance with Section 4;

(b) employees must wear full-body protective coveralls (including hood) and are

permitted to use a full-facepiece powered air-purifying respirator equipped with

a 100-class filter unless the results from monitoring during removal indicate

that an employee’s exposure is greater than 100 fibres per cubic centimeter;

and

(c) where exposures are 100 fibres per cubic centimeter or greater, an atmosphere-

supplying respirator that has an assigned protection factor of 10000 is required.

(4) Where respiratory protection is required, the employer must ensure compliance with the

latest version of CSA Standard Z94.4, “Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators” for the

selection, use, maintenance, and testing of a respirator, as well as the training of

employees who use a respirator. This standard specifies that employees who wear a

tight-fitting respirator must be clean-shaven, and that quantitative fit-testing must be

carried out if a protection factor of 1000 is to be achieved with a full-facepiece powered

air-purifying respirator.

4. Dust Control and Monitoring

(1) Dry removal of friable asbestos-containing materials may be performed only where wet

removal is shown to present a hazard to employees.

(2) When dry removal is conducted and where a full-facepiece powered air-purifyingrespirator equipped with a 100-class filter is used for worker protection, personal

Appendix B

of 6

sampling for airborne asbestos fibres must be conducted on a daily basis during removal

to verify the airborne concentrations do not exceed 100 fibres per cubic centimeter.

(3) Where dry or wet asbestos removal is conducted, a glove bag is not used, and the air

from inside the enclosure is exhausted to an indoor area that is outside of the enclosure,

(a) daily sampling for airborne asbestos fibres must be conducted outside of the

enclosure.

(b) immediate action must be taken if the concentration of airborne asbestos is

found to exceed 0.01 fibres per cubic centimeter of air in an indoor area that is

outside of the enclosure.

(4) All samples for airborne asbestos fibres must be collected, prepared, analyzed, and

reported in accordance with the NIOSH Method 7400, Issue 2: Asbestos and Other Fibers

by PCM (August 15, 1994), or NIOSH Method 7402, Issue 2: Asbestos by TEM (August

15, 1994), or by a method that provides for an equivalent or greater level of precision

and accuracy.

(5) Samples must be analyzed within 24 hours and the committee or representative must be

notified of the testing, in accordance with Section 35 of the Occupational Health and

Safety Act. Where an increase in airborne concentration is detected, the personal

protective equipment required must be reviewed and upgraded in accordance with this

document.

(6) Monitoring for airborne asbestos fibres must be conducted during clearance testing, as

specified in Section 8.

(7) The employer must maintain a record of all air sampling data in accordance with

subsection 1.15(1) of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations.

5. Personal Hygiene

(1) Where a glove bag is used, coveralls and other contaminated clothing must be removed

and prepared for disposal prior to removing any respirator or leaving the work area.

(2) Where removal of friable asbestos-containing material is performed without a glove bag

(a) street clothes must be removed and left in the clean area of the enclosure;

(b) protective clothing, as set out in Section 3, must be worn in the work area;

(c) coveralls and other contaminated clothing must be removed and prepared for

disposal or cleaning prior to removing any respirator or leaving the work area;

(d) a shower with both warm and cold running water must be provided; and

(e) respirators must be worn until the hair and body have been thoroughly wetted.

(3) Toilet facilities must be provided in or near the clean room on the decontaminated side of

the enclosure.

(4) No eating, drinking, or smoking is permitted in the work area.

(5) Where washable coveralls are used, arrangements for the proper storage, transportation

and cleaning must be made and followed to ensure that asbestos material does not leave

the remediation site uncontrolled.

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of 6

6. Waste Disposal

(1) Asbestos waste must be disposed of in accordance with all applicable provincial or federal

asbestos disposal requirements.

(2) All asbestos waste must be placed in 0.15 millimetre polyethylene bags with printed

asbestos warning labels.

(3) Bags containing asbestos waste must be closed, and the outside cleaned before being

taken to the decontamination area.

(4) Bags containing asbestos waste must be placed within a second, 0.15 millimetre, labeled

bag or a labeled drum. Alternatively, the material must be packaged and placed in

accordance with a method approved in writing by the Department of Environment and

sent to an approved disposal site.

(5) When asbestos waste is brought to a disposal site, the employer or representative at the

disposal site must be notified of any materials that are suspected to contain asbestos.

7. Clean-Up

(1) Following the removal of friable asbestos containing materials the work area, the inner

surfaces of the enclosure, as well as all tools and equipment, must be cleaned by

(a) damp wiping; or

(b) vacuuming with a vacuum that has successfully passed a HEPA unit test in

accordance with the HEPA unit test after each filter change, and at least once

per year.

(2) Any residual asbestos containing materials that will remain inside the work area after the

enclosure is removed must be adequately sealed with a suitable encapsulant.

8. Visual Inspection & Clearance Test

(1) Following the clean-up requirements noted in Section 7, and prior to removing an

enclosure that is not a glove bag, a visual inspection of the work area inside the

enclosure must be carried out by a competent person to ensure that there is no

reasonable possibility of asbestos fibres becoming airborne. The employer must maintain

a record of these inspections in accordance with subsection 1.15(2) of the Workplace

Health and Safety Regulations.

(2) Before sampling for airborne asbestos fibres inside the enclosure, forced air equipment,

such as a leaf blower, must be operated for at least 5 minutes per 90 square metres of

floor area to dislodge fibres from any walls, ceilings, floors, ledges, and other surfaces

inside the enclosure.

(3) At least one sample for airborne asbestos fibres must be collected for every 270 cubic

metres of containment.

(4) All samples for airborne asbestos fibres must be collected, prepared, analyzed, and

reported in accordance with the NIOSH Method 7400, Issue 2: Asbestos and Other Fibers

by PCM (August 15, 1994), or NIOSH Method 7402, Issue 2: Asbestos by TEM (August

15, 1994), or by a method that provides for an equivalent or greater level of precision

and accuracy.

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of 6

(5) The clearance test cannot be passed unless the analysis of each aerosol sample collected

indicates that the airborne concentration does not exceed 0.01 asbestos fibres per cubic

centimeter of air.

(6) A competent person must review the results of the visual inspection specified in Section

8(1), and the results of the air sampling specified in Sections 8(3) and 8(4), before

determining whether the enclosure can be removed.

(7) If a competent person indicates that the visual inspection or clearance test is not passed,

then the clean-up steps specified in Section 7 must be repeated, and the clearance test

must be repeated.

(8) If a competent person indicates that the clearance test and visual inspection by a

competent person are passed, then the enclosure may be removed.

Revising Code of Practice

Where an employer is ordered by the Director or a delegate of the Director to adopt this

document as a Code of Practice for the removal of friable asbestos containing materials, the

specific requirements outlined in this Code of Practice must be followed and if the employer

wishes to alter these requirements, a Code of Practice which includes the alterations must be approved by the Director or a delegate of the Director.

Appendix B

Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Tender No. MET19-121 Demolition of Single Detached Building- at 6915 Bayers Road

Environmental Procedures Appendix C

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Definitions

.1 Environmental Pollution and Damage: presence of chemical, physical, biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health and welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to humankind; or degrade environment aesthetically, culturally and/or historically.

.2 Environmental Protection: prevention/control of pollution and habitat

or environment disruption during construction. Control of environmental pollution and damage requires consideration of land, water, air and biological and cultural resources including management of visual aesthetics. Control of noise and dust as well as waste management including solid, chemical, gaseous, and liquid. Radiant energy and radioactive material as well as other pollutants.

1.2 Submittals

.1 Submittals: in accordance with Submittal Procedures.

.2 Within seven (7) working days of contract award, submit Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by MRHA Project Manager. Environmental Protection Plan is to present comprehensive overview of known or potential environmental issues which must be addressed during the project.

.3 Address topics below at level of detail commensurate with environmental issue and required construction tasks.

.4 Environmental protection plan: include: .1 Names of persons responsible for ensuring adherence to Environmental Protection Plan. .2 Names and qualifications of persons responsible for manifesting hazardous waste to be removed from site. .3 Names and qualifications of persons responsible for training site personnel. Person responsible for training must be considered competent person as defined by the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act. .4 Descriptions of environmental protection personnel training program. .5 Erosion and sediment control plan which identifies type and location of erosion and sediment controls to be provided including monitoring and reporting requirements to assure that control measure are in compliance with erosion and sediment control plan, Federal, Provincial, and Municipal laws and regulations. .6 Drawings showing locations of material storage areas,



structures, sanitary facilities, and stockpiles of excess or spoil materials to be contained on site. .7 Traffic control plans. .8 Work area plan showing proposed activity in each portion of area and identifying areas of limited use or non-use. Plan to include measures for marking limits of use areas. .9 Spill Control Plan: including procedures, instructions, and reports to be used in event of unforeseen spill of regulated substance. .10 Non-Hazardous and hazardous solid waste disposal plan identifying methods and locations for solid waste disposal including clearing debris. .11 Air pollution control plan detailing provisions to assure that dust, debris, materials, and trash, do not become air borne and travel off project site. .12 Contaminant prevention plan that: identifies potentially hazardous substances to be used on job site; identifies intended actions to prevent introduction of such materials into air, water, or ground; and details provisions for compliance with Federal, Provincial, and Municipal laws and regulations for storage and handling of these materials. .13 Historical, archaeological, cultural resources, biological resources and wetlands plan that defines procedures for identifying and protecting historical, archaeological, cultural resources, biological resources and wetlands.

.5 Environmental protection and mitigation measures shall reflect the need to comply with Section 36(3) of the Fisheries Act and Section 5.1(1) of the Migratory Bird Convention Act. Environmental protection must comply with all Municipal, Provincial, and Federal regulations.

1.3 Emergency Notification

.1 The actions noted in this Article shall be taken when an accidental release of any of the following occurs: .1 Flammable, poisonous or caustic gas; .2 Flammable, poisonous or caustic liquid; .3 Bio-hazardous/infections substances; .4 PCB; .5 Sewage; .6 Contaminated water; or .7 Asbestos.

.2 An environmental incident has occurred when there has been an uncontrolled or unintended release of a hazardous waste, hazardous liquid, hazardous gas and/or dangerous good.



.3 Take the following action when any of the above have occurred:

.1 Control the release, if possible;

.2 Call 911

.3 Contact MRHA at 902-420-6000;

.4 Contact MRHA Project Manager

1.4 Fires

.1 Fires and burning of rubbish on site not permitted.

1.5 Disposal of Wastes

.1 Do not bury Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris, rubbish and waste materials on site. C&D Debris means materials which are normally used in the construction of buildings, structures, roadways, walls and other landscaping material, and includes, but is not limited to, soil, asphalt, brick, mortar, drywall, plaster, cellulose, fiberglass, fibres, gyproc, lumber, wood, asphalt shingles, and metals;

.2 Do not dispose of waste or volatile materials, such as mineral

spirits, oil or paint thinner into waterways, storm or sanitary sewers.

1.6 Dust Control .1 The application of clean water is the preferred method of dust suppression and shall be considered for use by Contractor wherever economical and practical to use.

.2 If either calcium chloride or magnesium chloride is considered for

use as a dust suppressant, it shall only be used in accordance with guidance offered in the Environment Canada report entitled, Best Practices for the Use and Storage of Chloride-Based Dust.

.3 The Contractor must provide a plan to suppress dust and air pollution to Project Manager prior to commencement of work.

1.7 Pollution Control

.1 Control emissions from equipment and plant to local authorities’ emission requirements.

.2 Prevent sandblasting and other extraneous materials from

contaminating air beyond application area, by providing temporary enclosures.

.3 Provide petroleum spill kits at the work site to quickly cleanup and

contain petroleum spills from plant, should they occur. Ensure site personnel are familiar with and trained in the use of site petroleum spill kits.



1.8 Work Near Water Bodies

.1 Filling, dredging or the use of explosives in the work shall not be allowed.

.2 Carry out work in a manner that does not result in the deposit of

toxic or deleterious substances (e.g. sediment, uncured concrete, fuel, lubricants, etc.) into water frequented by fish.

.3 Equipment shall at no time enter the water. .4 Waste construction materials shall not enter the water.

1.9 Environmental Management

.1 Any vehicles and equipment present in the project areas, when not in use, are not to be left idling.

1.10 Environmental Incident or Emergency

.1 In the event of an environmental incident or emergency such as:

.1 Chemical spill or petroleum spill.

.2 Poisonous or caustic gas emission.

.3 Biological or chemical explosion.

.4 Hazardous material spill.

.5 Sewage spill.

.6 Release of contaminated water into waterways.

.2 Take the following action when any of the above have occurred: .1 Control the release, if possible; .2 Call 911 .3 Contact MRHA at 902-420-6000; .4 Contact MRHA Project Manager

.3 The Contractor is to submit to MRHA Project Manager a copy of Environmental Protection Plan and Spill Response Plan (as per section 1.3: Submittals) for approval within seven (7) days of contract award.

1.11 Vehicle Refueling

.1 Refueling of equipment to be performed in locations as directed by MRHA Project Manager.

.2 Do not refuel equipment within 30 metres of any watercourse or

storm water catch basin unless protection against spills is in place and location is approved by MRHA Project Manager.

.3 Contractors to have drip pans sized for amounts of product to be

recovered and customized to fit under pieces of equipment to



perform routine maintenance to equipment while maintaining equipment on property. Drip pans to be used whenever leaving equipment on site or parking overnight when not in use.

.4 Parking of equipment on site to be in locations away from

watercourses and as approved by MRHA Project Manager. Equipment with leaks or poor mechanical repair to be removed from site when so ordered by MRHA Project Manager.

.5 Use petroleum containers approved for products with no spill fill

spouts, equipped with a self-closing valve, for dispensing fuels. Prevent any flow of fuel until the nozzle is inserted into the receiving container. On removal from the receiving container the slide valve should close to eliminate any fuel spill. The nozzle to be equipped with an automatic vent, eliminating the need for the user to open or close air inlets on the pouring container.

.6 Nozzle to support the weight of the pouring container. Nozzles to

automatically stop the flow when the receiving container becomes full. The nozzle to be such that it reduces evaporation losses of volatile organic compounds during the fuel transfer.

.7 All spills of hydrocarbon based products such as gasoline,

kerosene, naptha, lubricating oils, engine oils, greases and de-icing fluids or antifreeze be reported immediately to MRHA Project Manager.

1.12 Spills

.1 The Contractor is to submit a copy of its Spill Response Plan for approval to MRHA Project Manager within seven (7) working days of Contract award.

.2 Disposal of spilled materials to be off property and at approved

locations for materials to be disposed of. .3 When parking of equipment on site, the equipment is to be secured

from entry and inspected for fluid leaks. .4 Contractor to protect all wells, catch basins, dry wells, drains and

water courses from contamination in the event of a spill. .5 All equipment to be used for the Work of the Contract will be free of

fluid leaks and in good working order. Equipment will be inspected for fluid leaks before each use and at regular intervals during use. Equipment not in good repair to be immediately removed from use.



.6 All spills regardless of size must be reported to the MRHA Project

Manager. The Contractor shall be responsible to contact the Department of Environment to report any spills. For example but not limited to: .1 POL products. .2 glycol, hydraulic oil, concrete form oil. .3 Battery acid spill. .4 Any other hazardous/deleterious substance. .5 Any release of halocarbons, including releases from refrigerators, chillers, air conditioners (vehicles and building). .6 Any spill that enters a drain, ditch or water body regardless of amount.

.7 For spills occurring, the Contractor is to immediately remove as much or all of the contaminated soils created by the spill as possible.

.8 Contaminated soils/materials to be placed in leak proof containers

compatible with the contaminates spilled and shall be covered to prevent ingress of weather.

.9 Any remaining clean-up to be performed at no extra cost to MRHA.

Clean-ups to be completed to the MRHA Project Manager's satisfaction.

1.13 Spill Control Kits

.1 Contractor to have at the work site a spill control kit consisting of the following equipment, at a minimum: .1 A spaded shovel. .2 A stable broom. .3 A broad nose shovel. .4 Container(s) suitable, compatible to and of sufficient size to

contain petroleum products being used with equipment. .5 Absorbents. .6 Rags. .7 Metal container for soiled rags. .8 Booms when working next to a water course.

.2 Spill control kit to be inspected and approved by MRHA Project Manager prior to start of work. Spill control kits to be available to Contractor employees at all areas where Work is being performed and until completion of the Work.

.3 Contractor employees to be trained in the use of spill control kits

and the equipment they contain.



1.14 Notification 1.15 Halocarbon Management

.1 MRHA Project Manager will notify Contractor in writing of observed noncompliance with Federal, Provincial or Municipal environmental laws or regulations, permits, and other elements of Contractor's Environmental Protection plan.

.2 Contractor: after receipt of such notice, inform MRHA Project

Manager of proposed corrective action and take such action for approval by MRHA Project Manager.

.3 MRHA Project Manager will issue stop order of work until

satisfactory corrective action has been taken. .4 No time extensions granted or equitable adjustments allowed to

Contractor for such suspensions. .5 Any changes in the plans shall be reported to the Project Manager

prior to the commencement of any work. .1 If work activities are to take place on equipment or infrastructure

containing halocarbons:

.1 The contractor is to ensure that all works adhere to the 2003 Federal Halocarbon Regulations (FHR) and other applicable federal, provincial, and municipal legislature.

.2 The contractor is to complete a Halocarbon Management Information Form and provide a copy of the Form to the MRHA Project Manager within 48 hours of the completion of these work activities. The MRHA Project Manager will provide form to contractor after project award.

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Service LateralWater Pipes

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Service Laterals Maintenance Material Observations Images Drawings Reports

Service Results

Civic Address(es)

Connection Street

Service ID: WS122584

Connection Street: ROMANS AVE, HALIFAX

Pipe Key: Region: WEST

Alias:

Non-Address Service

PID:

Service Type: SERVICE Service Size: 19 MM, 3/4" Public Service Material: COPPER

Private Service Material: UNKNOWN Corp Stop Size: 19 MM, 3/4" Curb Stop Size: 19 MM, 3/4"

Water Main Size: 250 MM, 10" Water Main Material: UNKNOWN Date Inspected/Installed: 31-OCT-1952

Life Cycle Status: UNKNOWN Private Service: UNKNOWN Master Meter Zone: TITUS EVANS

LOW

Number of Private Hydrants: 0

Inspected by: UNKNOWN Water Main to Curb

Stop Distance:

5.49m Curb Stop to

Building Distance:

10.97m

Total Length: 16.46m

Curb Stop Tie 1 Distance: 0.61m Curb Stop Tie 1 Description: R OF R COR (LOT 16)

Curb Stop Tie 2 Distance: 5.79m Curb Stop Tie 2 Description: TO BLDG (LOT 16)

Corp Stop Tie 1 Distance: 10.97m Corp Stop Tie 1 Description: R OF L CORNER OF BUILDING (LOT 16)

Corp Stop Tie 2 Distance: 11.28m Corp Stop Tie 2 Description: OUT FROM BUILDING (LOT

16)

Trench Type: Depth at Water Main: 1.83m Depth at Curb Stop: 1.83m

Depth at Building: 1.83m Number of Compression Couplings: 0

Booster Insulation

BFP PRV

Remarks: CURB COCK TO ST LINE: ON LINE. OFF ROMANS AVE.

Recorded By: EASTCAN Date Created: 19-FEB-2007

Civic ID Civic # Street Name Community Former Address

68965 6915 BAYERS RD HALIFAX 275 BAYERS RD, HALIFAX

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Appendix E


Contract No. < ## > < Tender Title >

APPENDIX F – AGREEMENT (FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY)

THIS AGREEMENT made in Duplicate this __th day of ______, 2017

BETWEEN METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY, of the

Province of Nova Scotia on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province, pursuant to the Housing Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 211, (Hereinafter called the "Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority") of the One Part

- and –

< BID WINNER’S FULL LEGAL BUSINESS NAME >

(Hereinafter called the "Contractor") of the Other Part

AGREEMENT WITNESSETH:

That the Contractor and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority for the consideration hereinafter expressed, undertake and agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

The General Conditions of Contract and any Addendums as issued as part of the Tender are to be read herewith and form part of this agreement as fully and completely as though all the stipulations thereof have been embodied herein.

ARTICLE 2

The Contractor undertakes and agrees:

.1 to provide all the materials and to perform all the work shown as described in the Specifications, the Drawings and/or Sketches and any Addendums forming the Tender Document titled

TENDER No. < ## > < TENDER TITLE >

which have been signed in duplicate for identification by, or on behalf of, both the parties, and which were prepared by METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY acting as and herein (and in the General Conditions) entitled the "Project Manager”;

.2 to do and fulfil everything indicated by the Agreement and the General Conditions of the Contract and the Specifications and the Drawings and/or Sketches; and,

.3 to complete substantially all the Work not later than < Date >.



APPENDIX E – AGREEMENT (FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY)

ARTICLE 3

The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority undertakes and agrees:

.1 to pay the Contractor in lawful money of Canada for the performance of the Contract

< Written Dollar Amount of Winning Bid > DOLLARS and _____ CENTS

( $ < Numerical Dollar Amount > ), plus applicable taxes, subject to additions and deductions as provided in the General Conditions of the Contract.

.2 to make payments on account thereof upon the Project Manager's certificate ( and when the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority is satisfied that payments due to Subcontractors have been made ) as follows:

.1 within a reasonable time of receipt by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority of a bona fide claim for payments, ninety percent ( 90% ) of the value, proportional to the amount of the Contract, of labour and materials incorporated in the work or materials on the site to be incorporated in the work, as estimated by the Contractor and approved by the Project Manager less the aggregate of previous payments;

.2 the ten percent (10%) of the value of the work, service and materials shall be retained by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority for a period of sixty-five ( 65 ) days after the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority is of the opinion that the Contract is substantially performed, as defined in the General Conditions;

.3 sixty-five ( 65 ) days after the Contract is substantially performed, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may reduce the amount retained to two and one-half percent ( 2.5% ) of the value of the work, services and materials, or the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may retain the full ten percent ( 10% ), until all required work is performed completely, as determined by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority;

.4 notwithstanding the foregoing, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall be entitled to retain the warranty for a period of one ( 1 ) year, which sum is calculated as one percent ( 1% ) of the contract price or two thousand five hundred Canadian dollars ( $2,500.00 ), whichever is greater; and,

.5 also notwithstanding the foregoing, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority is entitled to make other deductions as provided in the General Conditions of the Contract.

.3 if on account of climatic or other conditions reasonably beyond the Contractor's control, there are items of work that cannot readily be completed, the payment in full for the work which has been completed shall not be delayed on account thereof, but the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may withhold a sufficient and reasonable sum until the uncompleted work is finished and such sum as will in the opinion of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority adequately protect the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority.

ARTICLE 4

The Contractor and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority for themselves, their successors,



APPENDIX E – AGREEMENT (FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY)

executors, administrators and assigns, hereby undertake and agree to the full performance of the covenants contained herein and in the General Conditions of the Contract, and that this Agreement with the General Conditions of the Contract, the Specifications, Drawings and/or Sketches and any issued Addendums as outlined in the Tender documents constitute the Contract, and that the following is an exact enumeration of the Specifications, Drawings and/or Sketches and Addendums issued.

Specifications: < Exactly as in the Tender >

Drawings/Sketches: < Exactly as in the Tender >

Addendums: Addendum #< ## >, Issued < Day >, < Date >, < Subject > Addendum #< ## >, Issued < Day >, < Date >, < Subject > Addendum #< ## >, Issued < Day >, < Date >, < Subject > Addendum #< ## >, Issued < Day >, < Date >, < Subject >

ARTICLE 5

.1 If and whenever the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority desires to give notice to the Contractor under or in connection with this Agreement or the General Conditions of the Contract, such notice will be effectively given if sent by Registered or Certified Mail, or delivered by hand to the Contractor at _< Full Company Address Including Postal Code > and will be considered as having been so given at either (a) the time the deposit thereof in the Post Office or (b) the time delivered by hand.

.2 The Contractor has furnished, and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority accepts, a Performance Bond and Labour and Material Bond as security for the due fulfilment of the Contract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of ( ( ( ( ( ( WITNESS CONTRACTOR ( ( ( ( ( ( WITNESS METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY



APPENDIX G – Request for Product Approval

REQUEST FOR PRODUCT APPROVAL Note: 1 Sheet Per Product

To: [email protected]

Date: Number of Pages

(including cover sheet)

Re: Tender Number MET Closing date and time:

(description of work/goods)

A request for approval for the following product has been received from the named supplier for this Bid. Attached is the information package received in support of this request.

Company Name: Address: Phone & E-mail Contact Person

Date Request Made Product Attachments:

□ product samples being forwarded separately

Please advise by (date) of the results of the evaluation

Housing Authority: Phone & E-mail Attn: Signed:

(Shaded area to be filled in by Head Office)

PRODUCT

APPROVED NOT APPROVED

INITIAL

DATE

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