Correspondence regarding suggested changes to exterior cleaning specifications for the WTC site.
NYC-WTC_000160851–000160854Folder label: “E-mails R. Avaltroni 2002”
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Avaitroni, Robert IIBiSlK iXiSi 11 From: Gilsenan, Michael Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 9:17 AM To: Chapin, Diana 001: Avaitroni, Robert Cc: Radhakrishnan, Krish; Pecunies, Russ 001 Subject: FW: suggested changes in exterior cleaning RFP Diana- FYI Krish pls. take a look at this with Russ and let me know what you think,rm a little concerned about Jim's last statement since we have been consistent from day 1. AS krish has pointed out the streets were cleaned in the same manner as we're pro poseing for the exterior cleanup. Diana/Bob maybe we should sit down with health.
—Original Message— From: Jim Miller [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 6:27 PM To: [email protected]: [email protected] Subject: suggested changes in exterior cleaning RFP
Please review the following suggested changes. If acceptable, a revised RFP could be issued at the pre-bid conference. I recognize these changes come very late in the process.
Revise DEP Building Exterior and Rooftop Cleanup specifications to provide a more informed and relevant Scope and Background Discussion
Specifically, revise clean up protocols to more effectively correspond to risk:
DEP will use conservative (protective) cleaning method for all debris regardless of asbestos content. The DEP will clean building exteriors utilizing state-of-the-art cleaning methods designed to remove particulate source materials in a safe and effective manner. These methods are derived from modifications to traditional abatement techniques. Because of the very low probability of exposure to elements contained in the solidified debris, these methods are protective to the public and to cleaning personnel.
Initially require worker and resident protections as specified, including changing areas, worker personal protective equipment (PPE), monitoring, etc., and allow downgrading of these requirements secondary to objective data (i.e., visual assessments, personal and area air monitoring).
Limit requirement of covering roof openings to within 15 feet of observed debris locations.
Remove the requirement for filing of ACP 7
Restate Scope of Work language as follows:
Delete last sentence in paragraph 3: "Based on these results and the
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Proposed changes to DEP exterior building cleaning request for proposals, specifying conservative cleaning methods and worker and resident protective measures.
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