Request for Proposals

April 20, 2020

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Nova Scotia Lands Inc.

NSLAND113

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 SUMMARY ...... 1 1.2 RFP CONTACT ...... 2 1.3 DEBRIEFINGS ...... 2 2 INSTRUCTION TO PROPONENTS ...... 2 2.1 TIME AND DATE OF BID CLOSING ...... 2 2.2 SUBMISSION OF BIDS ...... 2 2.3 DEFINITIONS ...... 3 2.4 BID REQUIREMENTS ...... 4 2.4.1 Technical Proposal (65 Points) ...... 4 2.4.2 Financial Proposal (35 Points) ...... 5 2.5 SITE MEETING ...... 6 2.6 ENQUIRIES AND ADDENDA ...... 6 2.7 BID VALIDITY PERIOD ...... 6 2.7.1 Bid Irrevocable ...... 6 2.7.2 Withdrawal by Proponent ...... 6 2.7.3 Cancellation by NSLI ...... 7 2.7.4 Bid Modification ...... 7 2.8 SECURITY ...... 7 2.8.1 Bid Bond...... 7 2.9 SIGNING BIDS ...... 7 2.10 BID PRICES ...... 8 2.11 NOTICE OF AWARD ...... 8 2.11.1 Signing Contract and Delivery of Documentation ...... 8 2.11.2 Failure to Sign Contract ...... 8 2.12 NOTICE TO PROCEED ...... 9 2.13 SUBCONTRACTORS ...... 9 2.14 PAYMENT ...... 9 2.15 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ...... 9 2.15.1 Indemnification ...... 9 2.15.2 General Insurance Information ...... 9 2.16 REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE ...... 10 2.17 CONFLICT OF INTEREST ...... 10 3 BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF WORK ...... 11 3.1 BACKGROUND ...... 11 3.2 SCOPE OF WORK ...... 11 3.3 DELIVERABLES ...... 13 4 BID EVALUATION ...... 14 4.1 EVALUATION PANEL ...... 14 4.2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SUBMISSIONS EVALUATION ...... 14 4.3 PREFERRED PROPOSAL ...... 14

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX A NSE Guidelines APPENDIX B 2018 Monitoring Report APPENDIX C Trenton Commercial Park Buildings Map APPENDIX D Phase II Environmental Site Assessment APPENDIX E Bid Form APPENDIX F Evaluation Criteria APPENDIX G NSLI Contractors Health and Safety Plan

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RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

1 INTRODUCTION

This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by Nova Scotia Lands Inc. (NSLI) to prospective Proponents to submit proposals for the provision of groundwater and surface water collection, data analysis, reporting services and an updated site condition report for the NSLI owned properties at Trenton Commercial Park.

NSLI is a Crown Corporation of the Province of Nova Scotia which was incorporated in August, 2006 and began operations effective April 1, 2007. Nova Scotia Lands Inc. manages operations for Harbourside Commercial Park, Sydney Utilities, Open Hearth Park, Port Mersey Commercial Park, and Trenton Commercial Park.

NSLI’s mandate is to assess and where required remediate, redevelop and manage properties owned by the Province of Nova Scotia. Provincially owned properties of note include but are not limited to abandoned quarries, mines and areas encroached upon by residential and industrial development.

NSLI’s key guiding principles include strict attention to environmentally safe practices, a strong commitment to the health and safety of workers, respect for local communities, adherence to fiscal responsibility and public accountability, and the practical use of local labor and supplies.

1.1 Summary

Trenton Commercial Park (TCP or the Site) is located at 34 Power Plant Road, Trenton, Nova Scotia on the eastern bank of the East River of Pictou County. TCP has a storied history of industrial operations spanning 144 years from 1872 until 2016 including steel mill and forge operations, shipbuilding, and wind tower production. The Site has operated under several names throughout the years including Hope Iron Works, Nova Scotia Steel Company, Eastern Car Company, DOSCO, Hawker Siddeley Canada Inc., Trenton Works Lavalin Inc., TrentonWorks, and DSME; however, the collective legacy industrial lands inhabiting all of these former operations is currently named Trenton Commercial Park.

A groundwater and surface water monitoring program was conducted on the Site between 1996- 2018. The purpose of this RFP is to obtain the services of an experienced and competent Consultant to re-instate and evaluate the monitoring program at the Site. This monitoring program when last conducted consisted of the following:

• Semi-annual groundwater sampling of seven (7) existing groundwater monitoring wells, laboratory testing for predetermined parameters, analysis of results against Provincial and/or Federal guidelines and reporting on groundwater sampling results.

• Annual surface water sampling of three (3) surface water sampling locations, laboratory testing for toxicity, analysis of results against Provincial and/or Federal guidelines and reporting on surface water toxicity results.

The scope of this RFP is to complete the 2020 and 2021 re-instated sampling programs (each year consisting of two (2) groundwater sampling events and one (1) surface water sampling event), analyze the results against Federal and Provincial guidelines and previous sampling data to evaluate data trends, and provide a single sampling report detailing sampling results for all three (3) sampling events each year.

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

In addition to the sampling program summary report, the Consultant will also be required to provide a 2020 Site Condition Report which will serve as an update to the Phase II ESA by Stantec (See Appendix D for Phase II ESA Report). The Site Condition Report will include a review of all relevant available historical environmental data, review of buildings demolished and the potential impact that building demolition and removal has had on the Site environmental liabilities, recommended modifications to the program (if applicable), property future use restrictions, and recommended environmental management actions.

The resultant contract from this RFP will be for two (2) years with options for up to two (2) additional years at NSLI’s discretion should NSLI deem the Consultant’s performance on this contract to be acceptable and cost effective. The sampling program years subsequent to 2020 will include two (2) groundwater events, one (1) surface water sampling event, and one (1) Sampling Report; and will not include the creation of a Site Condition report. The Site Condition Report requirement is for the 2020 program year only.

1.2 RFP Contact

NSLI’s point of contact for this RFP shall be:

Name: Cory MacPhee, P. Eng Title: Project Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 902-574-1022

1.3 Debriefings

Proponents may request a debriefing on the results of the proposal evaluations for this RFP by contacting the RFP Contact listed in 1.2 by phone, email, or in writing.

2 INSTRUCTION TO PROPONENTS

2.1 Time and Date of Bid Closing

Bids for the subject RFP, Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park, must be submitted to NSLI’s bid receiving office by 2 PM Atlantic Standard Time on May 7, 2020. Bid’s received after this date and time will be returned to the Proponents unopened.

2.2 Submission of Bids

NSLI’s bid receiving office location is as follows:

Nova Scotia Lands Inc. 45 Wabana Court Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 0B9

Note: Due to Covid-19 precautions, the NS Lands’ bid receiving office is presently closed to the public. Staff will still be accepting courier deliveries, but contact must be made at (902) 564-1188 for staff to open the door to receive submissions.

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

Proponents are to include the following information on the mailing envelope:

• Name of Proponent • NSLI Solicitation No: NSLAND113 • NSLI Project Title: Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park • Bid Type (Technical or Financial)

Proponents who submit a bid agree to be bound by the instructions and conditions of this RFP document and resulting contract. Bids are irrevocable once submitted.

Bids shall be submitted without any connection, comparison of figures, or arrangement with or knowledge of any other person or persons submitting a bid for the same work and shall be in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

All requirements that use the word “shall” or “must” are mandatory and the Proponent’s Bid must substantially comply or fulfill such requirements, or it shall be rejected as non-compliant. All requirements that use the term “should” are desired and the Proponent’s response to such requirements shall be considered in analyzing the Bids.

NSLI reserves the right, in its discretion, to seek further information from, or clarification of, any Bid submitted by any Proponent in respect of any of the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents. NSLI is entitled to utilize the information or clarifications received in awarding the Contract.

The Proponent acknowledges and agrees that it shall have no claim against, or entitlement to damages from, NSLI or the Consultant by reason of the NSLI's rejection of its Bid or all Bids. Receipt of an invitation to bid by a Proponent or receipt and evaluation by NSLI of a Bid does not imply that any Proponent is qualified.

2.3 Definitions

For the purposes of this RFP, the following definitions are applicable:

“Consultant” is the successful Proponent to which a contract has been awarded and executed

“Contract” is an agreement to be negotiated and entered into with the successful Proponent only and will NOT include a direct contractual relationship with any subcontractors or others engaged through the Proponent

“NSLI” is Nova Scotia Lands Inc.

“Proponent” is a respondent to this RFP

“Proposal” is a response to this RFP made by a Proponent

“TCP” is Trenton Commercial Park

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

2.4 Bid Requirements

Proponent Technical and Financial Proposals must be submitted in separate envelopes. The Technical Proposal must be presented in a clear and concise manner, respond to all requirements in this RFP, and meet the goals and expectations of the project.

Each proposal must consist of two (2) separately sealed submittals:

Envelope A: One (1) Original and two (2) copies of Proponent Technical proposal AND one (1) electronic copy of Technical Submission on USB stick; and

Envelope B: One (1) Financial bid submission as per Appendix E (Bid Form) signed by a representative duly authorized to bind the Proponent.

Please note that under no circumstance shall any cost information appear in the technical submittal. Technical submittals with financial bid information will be considered a non-compliant bid and as a result envelope B will be returned to the Proponent unopened.

2.4.1 Technical Proposal (65 Points)

The Proponent’s proposal must as a minimum include the following sections:

• Understanding of the Assignment

The proposal must include an introduction that clearly and succinctly demonstrates that the Proponent understands the objectives and technical challenges of the proposed work. This section should describe the specific goals and technical requirements of the project, highlighting those that are of significance or present challenges to the project and the delivery of services. The Proponent must demonstrate that the technical requirements, the required resources, and any constraints or local conditions that would affect the likelihood of the objectives being met have been considered. In addition, discussion of special considerations associated with this site, based on knowledge of the site specifically, or personal experience with other similar sites should be included.

• Proposed Approach for Completing Scope of Work

Proponent is to provide details regarding proposed approach to be taken for the execution of a groundwater and surface water sampling program as stipulated in Section 3.2. Sufficient detail shall be provided regarding the Proponent’s approach for relevant project components such as information gathering and evaluation, development of a sampling program and work plan, development of a health and safety program, project management, sampling procedures, implementation of their quality program, and communication.

This section should detail the approach the Proponent will use to overcome technical challenges and to ensure the Assignment goals and objectives are achieved. In addition, the Proponent can identify and discuss insight related to special considerations associated with this site, based on their knowledge of this site specifically, or their experience from dealing with other similar situations/projects.

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

• Qualifications of Proponent Team Members

Proponent is to provide CVs and project examples for proposed team members. Proponents must demonstrate that their team consists of competent and experienced personnel capable of executing groundwater and surface water monitoring programs, evaluating sample data against relevant guidelines, and reporting results to NSLI. All proposed project team members should be included.

• Corporate Experience

Proponent is to provide a minimum of three (3) corporate examples of environmental monitoring programs that they have successfully executed in the past five (5) years. Sufficient details should be provided including client reference information, project description, environmental parameters sampled and analyzed, guidelines/standards utilized, and list of relevant Proponent team members involved in the project example. Note that the Owner may contact Client references as part of the evaluation process.

• Schedule and Manning Table

Proponent is to provide a Gantt Chart for the proposed monitoring and reporting schedule. At a minimum the schedule must include monitoring and reporting start and end dates, kickoff meeting, NSLI report review period, and any other key milestones that the Proponent believes to be pertinent for this scope of work.

Proponent is also to provide a Manning Table in their Technical Proposal indicating the number of hours each proposed project personnel will be spending on each project task.

Both the schedule and manning table are to be limited to the initial two (2) year portion (i.e. 2020, and 2021 sampling events) of the contract.

• Certifications

Proponents shall submit evidence of authority and qualification to do business in the province where the Project is located or covenant to obtain such qualification prior to Notice of Award and shall show their provincial contractor license number for the province of the Project, if any, in their submission.

Proponents shall also provide certification proving good standing status with the Worker’s Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.

If any of the above listed sections are not included in the Proponent’s technical submission, NSLI may deem the Proponent’s submission to be non-compliant and therefore not under consideration for award.

See Appendix F for further detail regarding NSLI technical proposal evaluation criteria.

2.4.2 Financial Proposal (35 Points)

The Proponent shall populate the Financial Bid Form provided in Appendix E. Costs must be provided in lump sum format, accounting for all costs including but not limited to administration and management, overhead, salaries, vacation and statutory holidays, payroll burden, travel and lodging, office supplies, communications, CAD and GIS services, overtime and any other expense

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020 associated with the individuals involved in the provision of services.

See Appendix F for further detail regarding NSLI financial proposal evaluation criteria.

2.5 Site Meeting

A site meeting is not planned for this scope of work, as the materials provided via this RFP document are expected to be sufficient. However, if any bidder would like to view the Site they may contact the RFP Contact, Cory MacPhee, via phone or email to arrange a brief site tour.

2.6 Enquiries and Addenda

All enquiries are to be submitted in writing, preferably via email, to the NSLI RFP Contact (See Section 1.2) no later than 4:30 PM AST on April 30, 2020.

Proponents should reference as accurately as possible the numbered item in the RFP to which the enquiry relates. Technical enquiries that are of a propriety nature must be clearly marked as such to ensure that propriety information is not shared. The NSLI RFP may edit the question or request that the Proponent do so to remove the Proprietary nature of the question. All non-proprietary questions will be answered and posted online via amendment.

Interpretations or clarifications of the bid documents prior to the date of bid closing and considered necessary by NSLI in response to such questions, will be made only by written Addenda issued via the Government of Nova Scotia Tender Web Site. Addenda shall become part of the bid documents. Only responses set forth in formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect and shall not be valid or relied upon by prospective Proponents.

If questions are of such nature that require substantial changes in the bid documents the time and date of bid closing may be postponed by NSLI by such period of time as will enable Proponents to properly revise their bids. In such cases, an Addendum will be issued setting a new time and date for submitting bids.

Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, or modify the bid documents as deemed advisable by NSLI. Proponents are required to acknowledge review of RFP addenda by writing the number of addenda issued for the subject RFP on the Bid Form (Appendix E). By signing the Bid Form, the Proponent acknowledges that they have considered all implications of addenda in their technical and financial proposals.

2.7 Bid Validity Period

2.7.1 Bid Irrevocable

Bids shall be irrevocable, and NSLI shall have the right to accept any bid at any time before the expiration of 60 days from the time and date of bid closing whether or not any other bid has been previously accepted.

2.7.2 Withdrawal by Proponent

Any Proponent may withdraw its bid before the time and date of bid closing by providing written notice thereof to the address specified for submission of bids in 2.2. Such withdrawal by the Proponent will not prejudice the right of the Proponent to resubmit a bid, if it is delivered to the place

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020 where bids are to be submitted at any time prior to the time and date of bid closing. However, after the time and date of bid closing has expired, no bid may be withdrawn within the specified bid validity period.

2.7.3 Cancellation by NSLI

NSLI is not under any obligation to award a contract and reserves the right in its discretion to cancel these Instructions to Proponents at any time for any reason or without reason. Award of a contract may be contingent upon budget approval or other corporate, regulatory or other pre-conditions. NSLI may, in its discretion, re-tender, or negotiate with any party (including a Proponent) the same or similar project at any time after cancellation of these Instructions to Proponents.

2.7.4 Bid Modification

Proponents may modify their bids provided that the modification is submitted via letter or facsimile before the bid closing date and time indicated in section 2.1 of this RFP document, clearly states the Proponent name and modification requested, and is signed by the Proponent’s representative.

If modifying bid price, the Proponent must only indicate to NSLI by what amount the Proponent wishes to change their lump sum bid price. Bid modifications received by NSLI bid receiving department with original or revised lump sum bid price will be discarded and not considered during evaluation. This ensures that Proponent bid pricing remains hidden from NSLI personnel until the financial evaluation phase of bid evaluation is to occur.

2.8 Security

2.8.1 Bid Bond

Bid security is not required for the subject RFP.

2.9 Signing Bids

Submitted by Corporation

If the bid is submitted by a corporation, the bid shall be signed (under seal if required to make the bid a valid and binding obligation of the corporation) in its corporate name and on its behalf by the president or a vice-president (or other duly authorized corporate officer) accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. Such evidence shall be in the form of a valid resolution passed by the Proponent's Board of Directors identifying the officer(s) signing the bid and authorizing the officer(s) to do so on behalf of the Proponent. The corporate address and province of incorporation shall be shown below the signature.

Submitted by Partnership

If the bid is submitted by a partnership, the bid shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The official address of the partnership shall be shown below the signature.

Submitted by Joint Venture

If the bid is submitted by two (2) or more contractors as partners in a joint venture, an authorized representative of each partner of the joint venture shall sign the bid, and by signing undertakes that 7

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Closing Date: May 7, 2020 if the bid is accepted each partner of the joint venture will be jointly and severally bound to discharge the duties, obligations and responsibilities of the Contract. Additionally, the bid shall include a copy of the resolution or agreement empowering each representative to sign the bid and bind the firm to the joint venture. The official address of the joint venture shall be shown below the signature. Submitted by Limited Liability Company

If the bid is submitted by a limited liability company, the bid shall be signed in the name of the firm by a member and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The province of formation of the firm and the official address of the firm shall be shown below the signature.

Submitted by an Individual

A bid by an individual shall show the Proponent's name and official address.

2.10 Bid Prices

Proponent Financial Proposal bid prices submitted on the provided Bid Form (Appendix E) shall be the full inclusive value of the Works described including all costs, expenses, overhead, profit, and taxes which may be required in and for the performance of the Works described, together with all general risks, liabilities, and obligations set forth or implied in the documents on which the bid is to be based. All prices shall be firm prices, quoted in Canadian dollars without GST/HST.

Work that the Consultant believes to be outside of the prescribed scope of work, and therefore requiring a change order, is to be formally communicated to NSLI in writing and approved by NSLI before proceeding with the extra work. NSLI reserves the right to reject any extra work deemed to be outside of the prescribed scope of work which is performed without NSLI’s written consent.

2.11 Notice of Award

2.11.1 Signing Contract and Delivery of Documentation

Acceptance of a bid will be evidenced by a written Notice of Award issued by NSLI, delivered by email. No other act of NSLI shall constitute acceptance of a bid.

The Notice of Award shall obligate the Proponent whose bid is accepted to sign and deliver two copies of the Contract Documents and to furnish and deliver the required insurance documentation all within 7 days after the date of the Notice of Award. After signing by NSLI, one fully signed copy shall be returned to the Proponent.

If the Contract Documents prepared for signature by the successful Proponent do not accompany the Notice of Award but are sent the next day or later, the successful Proponent's obligation to deliver signed Contract Documents and to furnish and deliver insurance documentation within 7 days after the date of the Notice of Award shall be extended for a time equal to the delay in sending the Contract Documents to the successful Proponent.

2.11.2 Failure to Sign Contract

If the Proponent whose bid is accepted refuses or fails to sign and deliver the Contract Documents and furnish and deliver the required insurance documentation within 7 days after the date of the Notice of Award, it will be considered that the Proponent has abandoned all rights and interests in the award in which case NSLI may annul the Notice of Award.

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

2.12 Notice to Proceed

Upon signing of the Contract by NSLI or at any time on or after the effective date of the Contract (date of the Notice of Award), NSLI will issue to the Proponent a written Notice to Proceed. The issuance of the Notice to Proceed by NSLI will fix the date on which the Contract Milestones will commence. A Notice to Proceed may be given on, or at any time within 30 days after, the date of the Notice of Award.

2.13 Subcontractors

The Proponent should state the names of subcontractors it intends to use on the project and the portion of the project work on which each subcontractor is intended to be used, if applicable. The successful Proponent shall be responsible for the administration of the project work to subcontractors. All disputes as to the scope of the project work to be carried out by subcontractors shall be resolved by the successful Proponent so that all project work is carried out in accordance with the RFP.

2.14 Payment

In consideration of the Contractor satisfactorily completing all of its obligations under the Contract, the Contractor will be paid a firm price as specified in Appendix E (Bid Form). The Contractor will not be paid for any design changes, modifications, or interpretations of the Work, unless they have been approved, in writing, by NS Lands.

2.15 Insurance Requirements

2.15.1 Indemnification

The Agreement Holder (i.e. Proponent) shall agree to indemnify and save harmless the Province, its successors, assigned and authorized representatives and each of them from and against losses, claims, damages, actions and causes of action (collectively referred to as “Claims”) that the Province or NS Lands Inc. may sustain, incur, suffer or be put to at any time either before or after the expiration or termination of this agreement, that arise out of errors, omissions or negligent acts of the Agreement Holder or their subcontractors, servants, agents or employees under this agreement, excepting always that this indemnity does not apply to the extent, if any, to which the Claims are caused by errors, omissions or the negligent acts of the Province, NS Lands Inc., its other contractors, assigned and authorized representatives or any other person.

2.15.2 General Insurance Information

The Agreement Holder shall, without limiting the Agreement Holder’s obligation or liabilities and at the Agreement Holder’s own expense, provide, maintain, and pay for, any and all insurance, as well as additional insurance, including that required under the Workers Compensation Board, which it is required by law to carry, or which it considers necessary to cover risks not otherwise covered by insurance specified in this schedule in its sole discretion.

An agreement and/or the Province or NS Lands Inc. shall in no way warrant that the minimum limits listed below are sufficient to protect the Agreement Holder from liabilities that could arise out of the performance of the approved activity by the Agreement Holder, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Please note:

(a) All insurance must be primary and not require the sharing of any loss by any insurer of the Province and/or NS Lands Inc. 9

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Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

(b) All insurers must be licensed in Canada in forms and amounts acceptable to the Province (c) All policies must be endorsed to provide the Province with 30 days advance written notice of cancellation or material change. (d) If this insurance is written on a claims-made basis it must include the option to purchase an extended reporting period of 24 months beyond the date of cancellation or expiry of this agreement. (e) The Agreement Holder must cause all Subcontractors performing this work to provide to the Province a certificate of insurance confirming this policy and endorsements, or upon request, provide a certified copy of the required insurance policy. (f) All operating insurance policies must include a provision whereby the Minister (or its nominee) may, but will not be obligated to, assume direction and control of the insurance policy in the event the Service Provider or any of its successors or assigns default in its obligations in connection with the project. (g) The Agreement Holder must provide the Province with evidence of all required insurance in the form of a completed Certificate of Insurance: (i) which is to be submitted to the Province for review and acceptance within thirty (30) days of the date of this approval and prior to commencing any work (ii) if the insurance expires before the end of the term of this agreement, within 10 working days of expiration; and (iii) notwithstanding (i) or (ii) above, if requested by the Province or NS Lands Inc. at anytime, the Agreement Holder must provide to the Province certified copies of the required insurance policies.

2.16 Required Insurance Coverage

Commercial General Liability in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 inclusive per occurrence against bodily injury, personal injury and property damage and including liability assumed under this agreement and this insurance must:

(a) include “Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Nova Scotia” and “NS Lands Inc” as additional insureds (b) be endorsed to provide the Province with 30 days advance written notice of cancellation or material change; and (c) include a cross liability clause.

Automobile Liability (If applicable) Automobile Liability on all vehicles owned, operated or licensed by the Agreement Holder in an amount not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence.

2.17 Conflict of Interest

The Proponent declares that he and his sub-consultants, sub-contractors, suppliers, including all employees, agents, and representatives, have no pecuniary or other significant interest in the business of any party that would cause a conflict of interest or seem to cause a conflict of interest in the performance of the Services. Furthermore, the Consultant agrees that he will avoid any such conflict during the period of this Agreement. Should such an interest be acquired during the term of the Contract, the Consultant shall declare it immediately in writing to the NS Lands’ Representative.

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

3 BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 Background

Trenton Commercial Park (TCP or the Site) is located at 34 Power Plant Road, Trenton, Nova Scotia on the eastern bank of the East River of Pictou County. TCP has a storied history of industrial operations spanning 144 years from 1872 until 2016 including steel mill and forge operations, shipbuilding, and wind tower production. The Site has operated under several names throughout the years including Hope Iron Works, Nova Scotia Steel Company, Eastern Car Company, DOSCO, Hawker Siddeley Canada Inc., Trenton Works Lavalin Inc., Trenton Works, and DSME; however, the collective legacy industrial lands inhabiting all of these former operations is currently named Trenton Commercial Park.

The Site covers a total area of approximately 419,000 m2 (0.419 square kilometers). It is approximately 1.5 kilometers long (north/south) by 100 m to 750 m wide (east/west). It is bounded by a rail line and residential properties to the east, a Nova Scotia Power facility to the north, residential/industrial properties to the south and the East River of Pictou to the west. The Site slopes downwards toward the west northwest in the southern portion of the site, and toward the northeast in the northern reaches. Regional groundwater flow direction is northwest, toward the East River.

Inspection of Site buildings since DSME operations have ceased led to the determination that many of the buildings were in a state of disrepair and best suited for demolition to allow for potential redevelopment. The majority of Site buildings have been demolished, with only the lunch room, maintenance shop, distribution center, and E Shop remaining on Site (See Appendix C for TCP Buildings Map).

3.2 Scope of Work

A groundwater and surface water monitoring program was conducted on the Site between 1996- 2018 (See Appendix B for 2018 Monitoring Report). The purpose of this RFP is to obtain the services of an experienced and competent Consultant to re-instate and evaluate the monitoring program at the Site. This monitoring program when last conducted consisted of the following (See Appendix B for sampling locations map):

• Semi-annual groundwater sampling (typically April and October each year) of seven (7) existing groundwater monitoring wells, collection of field observations including static water level and presence of free product, laboratory testing for predetermined parameters, analysis of results against Provincial and/or Federal guidelines and reporting on groundwater sampling results. The groundwater monitoring locations have historically been named MW#1, MW#3, MW#4, MW#6, MW#9, MW#11, and MW#14. The parameters to be tested are pH, TPH/BTEX, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Lead, Arsenic, Conductivity, and VOCs (MW#6 only).

• Annual surface water sampling (typically April each year) at three (3) surface water sampling locations, and collection of field observations. The surface water monitoring locations have historically been named TW-1 (North Weir Discharge), TW-3 (Outfall at East River), and TW-4 (Theilacker Crane Discharge). Surface water samples are to be tested for toxicity only and evaluated on a pass/fail basis as per the Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) Industrial Approval parameters table included in Appendix A.

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

The scope of this RFP is to complete two (2) groundwater sampling events and one (1) surface water sampling event in 2020 and 2021, analyze the results against Federal and Provincial guidelines and previous sampling data to evaluate data trends, and provide a report detailing sampling results, as well as professional guidance regarding the continuation of the sampling program.

One (1) report, addressing both semi-annual groundwater events and the annual surface water toxicity testing event, is to be completed by the Consultant and submitted to NSLI for review in a timely manner following the second groundwater sampling event for each year of the program.

The following were highlighted as the primary concerns during the previous sampling programs:

• Elevated levels of iron and manganese in monitoring wells on Site. Elevated manganese concentrations are assumed to be a result of buried fill materials on Site. • VOC concentration levels at MW#6 above laboratory detection limits, but below NSE Tier 1 EQs. The source of VOCs is likely not related to historical activities at Trenton site as MW#6 is considered an upgradient well. • Elevated TPH levels in MW#1 indicating presence of gasoline. The suspected cause of gasoline is an upgradient gasoline service station closed in 2001. • Presence of free phase petroleum product and TPH contamination in excess of NSE approval limit at MW#11. Identified as lube oil similar to hydraulic oil, which is known to have been used in this area of the Site, specifically the upgradient Forge area. Exceedance was last noted in 2016.

The successful Consultant will be responsible for developing a field program that includes a health and safety program (See Appendix G for NSLI Contractors Health and Safety Program) as well as a protocol to maintain accurate and consistent collection of field data and interpretation of conditions. Reporting should be completed in a reasonable time period (~1-2 months) following receipt of the last sampling event data of the calendar year. In addition to sample collection, the Consultant will be required to collect notes regarding observations including groundwater depth, presence of free product, odour, turbidity, and weather conditions on the day(s) in which sampling occurred. Quality samples including field duplicates, trip blanks, and equipment blanks are to be collected as part of the Consultant’s field sampling programs.

Groundwater analytical data is to be assessed in comparison to the latest accepted/relevant Federal and/or Provincial standards and regulations. At the time of the most recent (2018) sampling event the applicable regulations were the July 2013 Nova Scotia Contaminated Sites Regulations (NS CSR) Tier I Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) for groundwater. Additionally, groundwater and surface water data (toxicity only) are to be compared to the NSE Approval guidelines provided in Appendix A.

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

Resampling of groundwater and surface water samples, when required, will be on a time and material basis. Repairing and/or decommissioning monitoring wells will not form part of the lump sum work of this RFP. However, minor repairs to wells such as well cap replacement etc. will be considered to be included in the lump sum price. Bidders are to assume that new tubing and foot valves and/or bailers are required for each of the seven (7) groundwater wells. Relevant groundwater well depth and static water level information for the subject wells can be found in the 2018 Monitoring Report (Appendix B) and Phase II ESA (Appendix D).

For bidding purposes, bidders are to assume that the sampling program will continue on the semi- annual groundwater and annual surface water basis as completed in the most recent monitoring program in 2018. Adjustments to the lump sum yearly sampling program will be on a pro-rated basis. If sampling requirements decrease or increase from year to year the price will automatically be adjusted for any reduction or addition in the number of monitoring wells or surface water locations.

The resultant contract from this RFP will be for two (2) years with options for up to an additional two (2) years at NSLI’s discretion should NSLI deem the Consultant’s performance on this contract to be acceptable and cost effective. The sampling program years subsequent to 2020 will include two (2) groundwater events, one (1) surface water sampling event, and one (1) Sampling Report; and will not include the creation of a Site Condition report. The Site Condition Report requirement is for the 2020 program year only. The option to continue the sampling program beyond 2021 is at NSLI’s discretion, with options available to NSLI being discontinuation of the program after 2021, extension for one (1) additional year, or extension for two (2) additional years. Lump sum prices for years 2022 and 2023, should the extension options be chosen, will be negotiated at the time of contract renewal, if applicable.

3.3 Deliverables

The following are the deliverables that the Proponent will be expected to provide to NSLI during the course of the project:

• Two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of annual report summarizing two (2) groundwater sampling events and one (1) surface water sampling event for years 2020 and 2021. • Two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of Site Condition Report for year 2020. • Communication regarding timing of sample collections, status of wells, invoicing, etc on an as required basis

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

4 BID EVALUATION

4.1 Evaluation Panel

Each Request for Proposal submission received will be evaluated by a minimum three-person review team. The score attributed to each Proponent, for each evaluation category (see below), will be the average of the scores provided by each member of the review team.

4.2 Request for Proposals Submissions Evaluation

Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by NS Lands Inc. The evaluation will include the following areas:

Proposal Section Available Points Envelope A – Technical Proposal Understanding of the Assignment 2 Proposed Approach for Completing Scope of Work 18 Qualifications of Proponent Team Members 20 Corporate Experience 20 Schedule & Manning Table 5 Envelope B – Financial Proposal Bid Form 35 TOTAL 100

See Appendix F for details regarding evaluation of the above proposal sections.

Proponents will comply with all clauses of this document. Failure to comply with any of these requirements may render the RFP non-compliant. If, in the opinion of the evaluators, a Proposal is considered non-compliant, it will be rejected and receive no further consideration.

4.3 Preferred Proposal

The proposal with the highest total points will be considered the preferred proposal.

APPENDIX A

NSE Guidelines

APPENDIX B

2018 Monitoring Report

Nova Scotia Lands Inc. GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING REPORT FOR 2018 DSME TRENTON, CIVIC NO. 34 POWER PLANT ROAD, TRENTON, NS April 2019

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FINAL REPORT

Prepared by:

David Redden, EIT Intermediate Professional Environmental Engineering

Approved by:

Robert Bekkers, M.Sc., P.Geo. Project Manager Environmental Engineering

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Executive Summary

At the request of Nova Scotia Lands Inc. (NS Lands), Englobe Corp. (Englobe) conducted groundwater sampling events in April and October 2018 including the sampling and testing of seven (7) specified groundwater monitor wells with interpretation of the analytical results in an annual report. Toxicity testing of surface water collected at three (3) locations adjacent to the facility was also carried out in April 2018. This work was completed as per details outlined in Section 4 (Groundwater Monitoring) of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) Trenton’s Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) Industrial Approval No. 2010-072182-R02.

Based on the field observations and analytical results obtained, we make the following conclusions and statements on the identification of any groundwater or surface water discharge impacts as a result of site activities during the 2018 calendar year:

► The concentration of modified TPH in groundwater collected from MW1 in October 2018 equal to, but did not exceed, the NSE Approval criteria.

► One of the groundwater monitoring wells (MW2) was located in an area of the facility that was upgraded in 2011, and reportedly decommissioned. Englobe was unable to locate this well at the time of the site visit. For this reason, no groundwater samples were collected from this location in 2018.

► Concentrations of iron in monitoring wells MW1, MW3, and MW11 exceeded both the maximum grab sample concentration limit and the average annual concentration limit. The reason for the elevated iron concentrations at MW1, MW3 and MW11 is unknown.

► Concentrations of manganese in monitoring wells MW1 and MW4 exceeded both the maximum grab sample concentration limit and the average annual concentration limit. Concentrations of manganese in monitoring wells MW3 and MW14 exceeded the average annual concentration limit. MacGregor (June 2013) reported similar manganese concentrations at these locations dating back to at least April 2003. They suggested that elevated manganese concentrations may be the result of buried fill materials on the site.

► All remaining parameters that require monitoring by NSE have been documented to satisfy the limits or are within the ranges stipulated by NSE under Approval No. 2010-072182-R02. ► Concentrations of several VOCs in groundwater collected at monitoring well MW6 in April and October 2018 were reported above the laboratory detection limit. There are no NSE Approval limits for VOCs specified in the industrial approval for DSME Trenton. The reported VOC concentrations satisfy the NSE Tier 1 EQS. The source of VOCs is likely not from activities by DSME Trenton as monitoring well MW6 is considered an upgradient well. In conclusion, the annual groundwater sampling from 2018 has not identified any impacts resulting from on-site activities by DSME Trenton. Additional site work regarding PHC impacts at MW1 and continued sampling for VOCs at MW6 are recommended.

The next monitoring event is scheduled for April 2019. Following our client’s approval, monitoring by Englobe will continue using the sampling methodology discussed herein.

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Production Team

Client

Sr. Manager, Procurement and Mr. Ken Gillis Logistics

Englobe Corp.

Intermediate Professional David Redden, EIT

Project Manager Robert Bekkers, M.Sc., P.Geo.

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Revision and Publication Register Revision N° Date Modification and/or Publication Details 00 2019-04-12 Report Issued

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This document is the work product of Englobe Corp. Any reproduction, distribution or adaptation, partial or total, is strictly forbidden without the prior written authorization of Englobe and its Client. For greater certainty, use of any and all extracts from the report is strictly forbidden without the written authorization of Englobe and its Client, given that the report must be read and considered in its entirety.

No information contained in this report can be used by any third party without the prior written authorization of Englobe and its Client. Englobe Corp. disclaims any responsibility or liability for any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, adaptation or use of the report.

If tests have been carried out, the results of these tests are valid only for the sample described in this report.

Englobe’s subcontractors who have carried out on-site or laboratory work are duly assessed according to the purchase procedure of our quality system. For further information, please contact your project manager.”

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1

2 BACKGROUND ...... 1

3 SCOPE OF WORK ...... 2

4 METHODOLOGY ...... 3

5 FIELD OBSERVATIONS ...... 4

6 GROUNDWATER ANALYTICAL RESULTS ...... 4 6.1 TPH/BTEX Compounds ...... 4 6.2 Conductivity and pH ...... 5 6.3 Metals ...... 5 6.3.1 Arsenic ...... 5 6.3.2 Iron ...... 5 6.3.3 Lead ...... 6 6.3.4 Manganese ...... 6 6.3.5 Zinc ...... 6 6.4 VOCs ...... 6

7 TOXICITY TESTING RESULTS ...... 6

8 CONCLUSIONS ...... 6

9 REPORT USE AND CONDITIONS ...... 7

Tables Table 5-1 - Groundwater Levels and Field Observations - DSME Trenton, Civic No. 34 Power Plant Road, Trenton, NS ...... 4

Appendixes Appendix A Site Map Showing Monitor Well and Surface Water Sampling Locations Appendix B Analytical Results Appendix C Laboratory Certificates

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1 Introduction

Englobe Corp. (Englobe) was retained by Nova Scotia Lands Inc. (NS Lands) to undertake semi-annual groundwater monitoring and annual toxicity testing for the DSME Trenton facility in Trenton, Nova Scotia. The purpose of the work herein by Englobe is to satisfy requirements set out by Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) in their Approval 2010-072182-R02 (dated January 1, 2013). The groundwater program includes semi-annual sampling of seven (7) existing groundwater monitoring wells, laboratory testing for predetermined parameters, interpretation of results and publishing of the data with recommendations as required in an annual report as per Section 4 (Groundwater Monitoring – subsections 4(a), 4(b) and 4(e)). The annual toxicity testing includes the collection of toxicity samples from three (3) pre-assigned surface water sampling locations as per Section 5 (subsection 5(c) – toxicity testing only, and 5(d)) of the NSE Approval. A site plan showing the DSME Trenton site, monitor well locations and toxicity sample locations is provided in Figure 1 (Appendix 1).

The DSME Trenton site is located at Civic No. 34 Power Plant Road on the eastern bank of the East River of Pictou County in Trenton, Nova Scotia. It has an approximate area of 0.4 square kilometres and extends almost 1.6 kilometers from end to end. The subject property is located on the west side of Main Street and the main Canadian National Railway (CNR) rail line, and extends adjacent to the waters of the East River. The site slopes downwards toward the west- northwest in the southern portion of the site, and toward the northeast in the northern reaches. Groundwater flow direction typically follows topography. Regional groundwater flow direction is northwest, toward the East River.

Based on Englobe’s previous review of historical information, aerial photographs and fire insurance plans completed in the mid-2000s, the subject property was reported to have been developed in 1872 and has operated throughout its existence in the steel industry, primarily as an industrial manufacturing facility for railcar fabrication. There have been significant changes at the site throughout recent history including the closure of site operations in 2008, and the Industrial Approval for operation of a wind turbine manufacturing facility in 2010; the wind turbine facility ceased operations in February 2016. 2 Background

As discussed by MacGregor and Associates (MacGregor) in their ‘Data Report: Groundwater and Discharge Monitoring - May 2013 - DSTN DSME TRENTON’ report (dated June 25, 2013), the property at 34 Power Plant Road was used as a railcar manufacturing facility operated by numerous owners from 1875 to May 2007. Between May 2007 and July 2010 the site was closed due to bankruptcy and managed by Ernst Young of Halifax, and in July 2010 DSME Trenton acquired the property from the Province of Nova Scotia. Since then, closure of the Nova Forge site, which shares a portion of the former TrentonWorks property with DSME Trenton, due to a large fire on January 24, 2012, was announced in December 2012. DSME Trenton obtained an Industrial Approval from NSE for ‘operating a Windmill Manufacturing Facility where an anodizing process will be carried out’ (effective January 1, 2013 and expiry February 27, 2018). We understand that, although the wind turbine facility is no longer in operation, DSME Trenton is still responsible for fulfilling the monitoring requirements of their NSE Approval.

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Monthly discharge and semi-annual groundwater monitoring has been conducted on the DSME Trenton (former TrentonWorks) site since 1996. Previous monitoring at the site has been largely conducted by MacGregor, and their annual reports have been provided to the property owner and to NSE. Since the mid-2000s, Englobe has reviewed many of these historical reports and has been provided with the report from MacGregor (June 2013) for our files. Englobe completed the 2014 annual groundwater quality monitoring report for DSME Trenton, which contained data from the 2013 groundwater and toxicity sampling (dated February 4, 2014) and included the MacGregor report as an appendix in the report.

The June 2013 MacGregor report also included analytical results and discussion of effluent sampling at TW1, TW3 and TW4 (April and May 2013) as well as annual toxicity monitoring. These results are required as per Sections 5(c) and 5(d) of the NSE Approval, and were provided in the 2013 MacGregor report in Appendix 2. However, additional monitoring of TW1, TW3 and TW4 has reportedly been conducted by DSME Trenton personnel and, apart from the annual toxicity testing results, are not included in this ‘Groundwater Quality Monitoring’ report by Englobe. 3 Scope of Work

The purpose of the work herein by Englobe is to satisfy requirements set out by NSE in Section 4 (Groundwater Monitoring – subsections 4(a), 4(b) and 4(e)) and Section 5 (subsection 5(c) – toxicity testing only, and 5(d)) of the Approval 2010-072182-R02 (dated January 1, 2013). DSME Trenton retained Englobe to complete the bi-annual groundwater monitoring and toxicity sampling in October 2013, April/October of 2014, June/November 2015, April/October 2016, and April/October 2017. In the request from DSME Trenton, it specified that eight (8) groundwater monitoring wells and three (3) surface water (effluent) locations are to be sampled, followed by laboratory testing for the predetermined parameters on the samples. Interpretation of the analytical results are to be provided in an annual report as per details outlined in selected portions of Section 4 and Section 5 of DSME Trenton’s Industrial Approval from the NSE (Approval 2010-072182-R02, dated January 1, 2013).

Section 4 of the NSE Approval specifies that groundwater monitoring stations identified as MW1, MW2, MW3, MW4, MW6, MW9, MW11, and MW14 shall be monitored twice annually, April and October, for the following parameters (as listed in Appendix 1 of the NSE Industrial Approval):

► Conductivity and pH ► Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ► Metals: Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Lead, and Arsenic. Section 5 of the NSE Approval specified that acute toxicity shall be monitored on an annual basis during the month of April at the following locations:

► TW-1 (North Weir Discharge)

► TW-3 (Outfall at East River)

► TW-4 (Theilacker Crane Discharge). The annual report shall summarize and interpret the groundwater monitoring data and identify any impacts as a result of site activities (during the previous calendar year).

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Halocarbons, a class of volatile organic compound (VOC), was reported by the laboratory in both groundwater samples collected from monitoring well MW6 in 2013. Additional VOC analysis at MW6 was recommended in 2014 but was not approved. TPH and benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) testing from both events in 2014 and 2015 did not report any halocarbon detections in the groundwater. VOCs were detected in the groundwater at MW6 during the October 2016 sampling event. Based on the inconsistency of results and presence of VOCs in MW6 (as reported in 2013 and 2016), additional VOC sampling and analysis was recommended as part of the 2017 groundwater sampling program at MW6. Analysis of VOCs in groundwater collected from MW6 in 2017 found that concentrations of VOCs satisfied the NSE Tier I EQS. There are no NSE Approval limits for VOCs specified in the industrial approval for DSME Trenton. 4 Methodology

On April 9, 2018 and October 11, 2018 Englobe personnel conducted monitoring on the specified groundwater wells for static water level and accessed each well for the purpose of sampling for laboratory testing. Static water levels were measured using a Solinist electronic water level tape. Wells were purged of three well volumes (with Waterra tubing, which was located in some wells, or a new, factory wrapped groundwater bailer) and left to recover. For collection of the water samples for laboratory testing, a 1-litre (1.5” diameter) clear dedicated PVC bailer was installed in each well to retrieve the groundwater samples. A site plan showing the location of the monitoring wells is provided in Figure 1 (Appendix 1). Note: additional monitoring wells may be present at the DSME Trenton site; however, they are not shown on the attached plan. According to MacGregor in their June 2013 report, the groundwater monitoring location identified as MW2 was decommissioned with the approval of NSE in the summer of 2011. Therefore, monitoring well MW2 was not sampled as part of Englobe’s monitoring events since April 2014. In accordance with laboratory protocols, groundwater samples were collected for metals, conductivity, pH, petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) analysis, and VOCs (at MW6 only). Water samples for the April and October 2018 monitoring events were collected in laboratory- supplied containers (metals samples were field-filtered and preserved), placed in cool storage and transported to Maxxam Analytics Inc. in Bedford, NS for detailed analysis of metals, conductivity, pH, TPH/BTEX, and VOCs. PHCs were analyzed in accordance with Atlantic PIRI requirements. Free phase petroleum product was encountered and measured by Englobe personnel in monitoring well MW11 in October 2013; one sample was collected in 2013 from MW11 for identification of the petroleum product and was identified by the laboratory as ‘lube oil fraction’. Due to the presence of free product during the April/October 2014, June/November 2015, and April/October 2016 monitoring events, samples from MW11 were not collected. Samples were collected from this well during the 2017 and 2018 sampling events as there was no longer free product in this well. On April 9, 2018 toxicity samples were collected from the three specified surface water (effluent) locations. For collection of the water samples, 20-litre buckets and liners (purchased from the laboratory) were used. The samples were delivered the next day to Harris Industrial Testing Service Ltd. in South Rawdon, NS for analysis of toxicity (96-hour single concentration acute

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lethality test using method EPS 1/RM/13 2nd Edition Dec. 2000 with May 2007 Amendments). The locations of the effluent samples are shown in Figure 1 (Appendix 1). 5 Field Observations

During the site work, all monitoring wells appeared to be in good condition. Groundwater levels measured at each location are presented in Table 1 (below).

Table 5-1 - Groundwater Levels and Field Observations - DSME Trenton, Civic No. 34 Power Plant Road, Trenton, NS Field Data Apr 24, 2017 Oct 12, 2017 Location GW Depth Notes GW Depth Notes (m) (m) MW1 2.83 PHC odour 4.00 PHC odour MW3 1.15 Silty 1.66 Silty MW4 2.98 Silty 3.44 Silty MW6 2.57 - 2.75 - MW9 2.64 - 3.23 - MW11 2.68 - 2.93 - MW14 2.51 - 3.09 - During the April and October 2018 sampling events, all monitor wells were protected against tampering with locked covers, as per the NSE Approval Section 4 (b). 6 Groundwater Analytical Results

Groundwater analytical results are compared with concentration limits from Appendix 1 of the NSE Approval No. 2010-072182-R02 for the DSME Trenton site. The 2013 NSE Tier 1 Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) for a non-potable site with commercial receptors and coarse-grained soil are also provided for reference in Table 2 (Appendix 3). General chemistry results (pH and conductivity) as well as the five select metal parameters (Fe, Zn, Mn, Pb and As) are presented in Table 3 (Appendix 3) compared with the concentration limits from Appendix 1 of the NSE Approval No. 2010-072182-R02. VOCs analytical results are compared with the 2013 NSE Tier 1 EQS values, provided in Table 4 (Appendix 3).

The tables include both the April 2018 and October 2018 analytical results (collected and reported by Englobe). Copies of the laboratory certificates are provided in Appendix 4.

6.1 TPH/BTEX Compounds

Concentrations of modified TPH in groundwater samples collected from the seven monitoring wells did not exceed the NSE Approval criteria of 15 mg/L. However, the concentration of modified TPH in the sample collected from MW1 in April 2018 was reported to be 15 mg/L in

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the gas/fuel oil range. This concentration is equal to, but does not exceed, the NSE Approval criteria.

Concentrations of modified TPH in groundwater collected from MW3, MW4, MW6, and MW14 were reported as below the laboratory detection limit (0.10 mg/L) and below the NSE approval criteria during both the April and October 2018 sampling events.

Concentrations of modified TPH in groundwater collected from MW1, MW9, and MW11 ranged from 0.73 mg/L (MW9 in April) to 15 mg/L (MW1 in October). All concentrations of modified TPH were below the NSE approval criteria during both the April and October 2018 sampling events.

Concentrations of BTEX in all monitoring wells were reported as below the laboratory detection limits (0.0010 or 0.0020 mg/L) and below the NSE Tier 1 EQS during both the April and October 2018 sampling events.

6.2 Conductivity and pH

There is no NSE Approval limit or range for conductivity specified in the industrial approval for DSME Trenton. Conductivity in the wells ranged from 210 μS/cm (MW6) to 3,300 μS/cm (MW1) in April 2018, and 190 (MW6) to 3,800 μS/cm (MW1) in October 2018.

The NSE Approval range for pH is 6.0 - 8.5. In April 2018 pH ranged from 6.62 (MW6) to 7.42 (MW11), while in October 2018, the pH ranged from 6.52 (MW6) to 7.60 (MW11). No pH values were reported outside the range of the NSE Approval.

6.3 Metals

The NSE Approval for DSME Trenton provides limits for maximum grab sample concentrations and average annual concentrations for arsenic, iron, lead, manganese and zinc. These results are tabulated in Table 3 (Appendix 3) and discussed below.

6.3.1 Arsenic

Concentrations of arsenic in groundwater samples collected from the seven monitoring wells did not exceed the NSE Approval limits for grab samples (1,000 μg/L) or annual average (500 μg/L) during either the April or October 2018 sampling events.

6.3.2 Iron

Concentrations of iron in groundwater samples collected from MW1 (14,000 μg/L in April and 19,000 μg/L in October), MW3 (7,400 μg/L in April and 9,200 μg/L in October), and MW11 (9,100 μg/L in October) exceeded the NSE Approval limit for grab samples (7,000 μg/L) and for annual average concentration (3,500 μg/L).

Concentrations of iron in groundwater samples collected from MW4, MW6, MW9, MW11 (April), and MW14 did not exceed the NSE Approval limits.

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6.3.3 Lead

Concentrations of lead in groundwater samples collected from the six monitoring wells did not exceed the NSE Approval limits for grab samples (400 μg/L) or annual average concentration (200 μg/L) during either the April or October 2018 sampling events.

6.3.4 Manganese

Concentrations of manganese in groundwater samples collected from MW1 (23,000 μg/L in April and 29,000 μg/L in October) and MW4 (4,800 μg/L in April and 4,900 μg/L October) exceeded the NSE Approval limits for grab samples (4,000 μg/L) and for annual average concentration (2,000 μg/L).

Concentrations of manganese in groundwater samples collected from MW3 (3,200 μg/L in April and October) and MW14 (2,300 μg/L in October) exceeded the NSE Approval limit for annual average concentration (2,000 μg/L).

Concentrations of manganese in groundwater samples collected from MW6, MW9, MW11, and MW14 (April) did not exceed the NSE Approval limits.

6.3.5 Zinc

Concentrations of zinc in groundwater samples collected from the seven monitoring wells did not exceed the NSE Approval limits for grab samples (1,000 μg/L) or annual average concentration (500 μg/L) during either the April or October 2018 sampling events.

6.4 VOCs

Concentrations of VOCs in groundwater samples collected from MW6 were reported as below laboratory detection limits and below NSE Tier 1 EQS with the exception of cis-1,2- dichloroethylene (6.9 μg/L in April and 11 μg/L in October), trichloroethylene (22 μg/L in April and 44 μg/L in October), and vinyl chloride (2.4 μg/L in October). These values are below the respective 2013 NSE Tier 1 EQS for cis-1,2-dichloroethylene (30 μg/L), trichloroethylene (250 μg/L), and vinyl chloride (13 μg/L). 7 Toxicity Testing Results

The NSE Approval for DSME Trenton indicates that samples collected for toxicity must “Pass” a 96 hour static fish toxicity test.

For all three locations tested (TW1, TW3 and TW4) in April 2018, the laboratory reported 0% Mortality (Pass). The laboratory certificates are provided in (Appendix 3). 8 Conclusions

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► The concentration of modified TPH in groundwater collected from MW1 in October 2018 was equal to, but did not exceed, the NSE Approval criteria.

The next monitoring event is scheduled for April 2019. Following our client’s approval, monitoring by Englobe will continue using the sampling methodology discussed herein. 9 Report Use and Conditions

This report was prepared for the exclusive use of Nova Scotia Lands Inc. and is based on data and information obtained during site visits by Englobe Corp., personnel in April and October 2018 for the purpose of collection of groundwater samples from seven (7) existing monitoring wells and surface water discharge from three (3) sampling locations. The report is based solely upon the condition of the property on the dates of such site visits, supplemented by information obtained and described herein including tabulation and interpretation of selected laboratory groundwater and surface water toxicity analyses.

The scope of the services performed may not be appropriate to satisfy the needs of third parties. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions made based on it, is the sole responsibility of the third party. Englobe Corp. accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on this report.

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The statements and conclusions presented in this report are professional opinions based upon visual observations made during the scope of work identified herein.

Environmental conditions are dynamic in nature and changing circumstances in the environment and in the use of the property can alter radically the conclusions and information contained herein.

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Appendix A Site Map Showing Monitor Well and Surface Water Sampling Locations

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TABLE 2: TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON (TPH) COMPOUNDS in Groundwater Client: Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Site Location: Civic No. 34 Power Plant Road, Trenton, NS Englobe Project No.: P-0010824-0-02-200

SAMPLE ID 2013 NSE Tier 1 NSE Approval No. 2010- PARAMETER Units EQS Commercial 072182-R02 Guidelines 1 Concentration Limit MW1 MW1 Lab Duplicate MW1 MW3 MW3 MW4 MW6 4/9/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 Benzene mg/L 20 - <0.025 <0.010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 Toluene mg/L 20 - <0.025 0.020 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 BTEX (mg/L) Ethylbenzene mg/L 20 - 0.86 0.9 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 Xylenes mg/L 20 - 1.0 1.2 <0.0020 <0.0020 <0.0020 <0.0020 <0.0020 <0.0020 Gas Range mg/L - - 7.6 12 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 0.0162 0.0352

Fuel Range (C10-C16) mg/L - - 2.3 2.3 2.4 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 Modified TPH (mg/L) Fuel Range (C>16-C21) mg/L - - <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050 <0.050

Lube Range (>C 21-C32) mg/L - - <0.10 <0.10 0.2 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 20 as gas Total Modified TPH - Tier 1 (mg/L) mg/L 20 as fuel oil 15 9.9 15 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 20 as lube oil One product in the One product in the gas/fuel oil range. Product Resemblance ------gasoline/fuel range. Possible lube oil fraction.

2013 NSE Tier 1 NSE Approval No. 2010- SAMPLE ID PARAMETER Units EQS Commercial 072182-R02 Guidelines 1 Concentraion Limit MW9 MW11 MW14 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 Benzene mg/L 20 - <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 Toluene mg/L 20 - <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 BTEX (mg/L) Ethylbenzene mg/L 20 - <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 <0.0010 Xylenes mg/L 20 - <0.0020 <0.0020 <0.0020 <0.0020 <0.0020 <0.0020 Gas Range mg/L - - <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010

Fuel Range (C10-C16) mg/L - - <0.050 <0.050 0.21 0.21 <0.050 <0.050 Modified TPH (mg/L) Fuel Range (C16-C21) mg/L - - 0.089 0.090 0.39 0.32 <0.050 <0.050

Lube Range (>C 21-C32) mg/L - - 0.69 0.64 2.3 2.1 <0.10 <0.10 20 as gas Total Modified TPH - Tier 1 (mg/L) mg/L 20 as fuel oil 15 0.78 0.73 2.9 2.7 <0.10 <0.10 20 as lube oil One propduct in fuel oil One product in fuel oil Product Resemblance - - - Lube oil fraction. Lube oil fraction. range. Lube oil range. Lube oil -- fraction. fraction.

Notes: value - value exceeds NSE Limit for Approval 2010-072182-R02 value - value exceeds NSE Limit for Approval 2010-072182-R02 and 2013 NSE Tier 1 EQS The NSE Approval Limit of 15 mg/L for TPH applies both to Average Annual Concentration Limit and Maximum Grab Sample Concentration Limit

1 2013 Nova Scotia Environment Tier 1 Environmental Quality Standards at a Non-Potable Site (with commercial receptors and coarse-grained soil). 2 Interference from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the gasoline range. TABLE 3: TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON (TPH) COMPOUNDS in Groundwater Client: Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Site Location: Civic No. 34 Power Plant Road, Trenton, NS Englobe Project No.: P-0010824-0-02-200

NSE Approval No. 2010- NSE Approval No. 2010- SAMPLE ID 072182-R02 Maximum 072182-R02 Average PARAMETER Units Grab Sample Annual Concentraion Concentraion Limit/Range Limit/Range MW1 MW3 MW4 MW6 MW9 MW9 Lab Duplicate MW9 MW11 MW11 Lab Duplicate MW11 MW14 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 4/9/2018 10/11/2018 pH pH 6.0-8.5 6.0-8.5 7.11 6.89 7.02 6.77 6.69 6.77 6.62 6.52 7.33 7.25 7.42 7.34 7.6 6.78 6.86 Conductivity µS/cm - - 3300 3800 700 630 350 340 210 190 520 630 610 540 610 660 720

Aluminum µg/L - - <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 15 13 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 Antimony µg/L - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Arsenic µg/L 1000 500 6.5 21 2.3 4.3 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2.6 <1.0 <1.0 Barium µg/L - - 910 1300 290 250 79 68 47 54 68 79 140 160 160 230 85 72 Beryllium µg/L - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Bismuth µg/L - - <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 Boron µg/L - - <50 <50 <50 57 72 85 <50 <50 78 130 270 290 290 370 <50 <50 Cadmium µg/L - - 0.075 0.031 <0.010 <0.010 0.84 0.85 0.027 0.055 0.031 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 1.1 1.3 Calcium µg/L - - 43000 59000 38000 36000 12000 13000 26000 21000 78000 71000 99000 90000 90000 88000 47000 47000 Chromium µg/L - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Cobalt µg/L - - 0.54 <0.40 1.9 1.9 0.89 0.88 <0.40 <0.40 <0.40 <0.40 <0.40 <0.40 <0.40 <0.40 1.6 1.8 Copper µg/L - - <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 2.4 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 Iron µg/L 7000 3500 14000 19000 7400 9200 <50 <50 <50 <50 69 470 620 <50 <50 9100 <50 <50 Lead µg/L 400 200 0.76 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 Magnesium µg/L - - 6800 9300 16000 14000 9000 8900 3500 3200 12000 11000 15000 16000 16000 14000 9600 9600 Manganese µg/L 4000 2000 23000 29000 3200 3200 4800 4900 8.4 17 300 520 850 1800 1800 1600 1800 2300 Molybdenum µg/L - - <2.0 3.9 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 Nickel µg/L - - <2.0 3.5 2.9 2.6 10 8.5 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 3.9 4.3 Phosphorus µg/L - - <100 <100 <100 140 <100 <100 <100 <100 <100 <100 <100 <100 <100 380 <100 <100 Potassium µg/L - - 3900 4800 3300 3700 1700 2000 1100 1400 2800 2600 4000 3500 3500 4300 1400 1700 Selenium µg/L - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Silver µg/L - - <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 Sodium µg/L - - 600000 710000 77000 72000 34000 31000 12000 8700 11000 11000 16000 18000 18000 19000 73000 76000 Strontium µg/L - - 140 190 170 160 50 55 68 65 200 190 280 260 260 270 100 100 Thallium µg/L - - <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 Tin µg/L - - <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 Titanium µg/L - - <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 3.8 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 Uranium µg/L - - <0.10 0.21 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 0.35 0.35 0.9 0.12 0.12 0.18 <0.10 <0.10 Vanadium µg/L - - <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 2.7 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 Zinc µg/L 1000 500 23 <5.0 17 6.3 64 50 5.8 10 9.3 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 54 48

Notes: value - value exceeds NSE Limit (Approval 2010-072182-R02) for Grab Sample Concentration value - value exceeds NSE Limit (Approval 2010-072182-R02) for Annual Average Concentration value - value exceeds both NSE Approval Limits TABLE 4: VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs) COMPOUNDS in Groundwater Client: Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Site Location: Civic No. 34 Power Plant Road, Trenton, NS Englobe Project No.: P-0010824-0-02-200

MW6 MW6 PARAMETER Units 2013 NSE EQS 1

4/9/2018 10/11/2018 Chlorobenzenes 1,2-Dichlorobenzene µg/L 64,000 <0.50 <0.50 1,3-Dichlorobenzene µg/L - <1.0 <1.0 1,4-Dichlorobenzene µg/L 2,600 <1.0 <1.0 Chlorobenzene µg/L 180 <1.0 <1.0 Volatile Organics 1,1,1-Trichloroethane µg/L 13,000 <1.0 <1.0 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane µg/L 630 <0.50 <0.50 1,1,2-Trichloroethane µg/L 910 <1.0 <1.0 1,1-Dichloroethane µg/L 6,600 <2.0 <2.0 1,1-Dichloroethylene µg/L 490 <0.50 <0.50 1,2-Dichloroethane µg/L 11,300 <1.0 <1.0 1,2-Dichloropropane µg/L 300 <0.50 <0.50 Benzene µg/L 20,000 <1.0 <1.0 Bromodichloromethane µg/L - <1.0 <1.0 Bromoform µg/L 84,000 <1.0 <1.0 Bromomethane µg/L 33 <0.50 <0.50 Carbon Tetrachloride µg/L 7 <0.50 <0.50 Chloroethane µg/L - <8.0 <8.0 Chloroform µg/L 40 <1.0 <1.0 Chloromethane µg/L - <8.0 <8.0 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene µg/L 30 6.9 11 cis-1,3-Dichloropropene µg/L - <0.50 <0.50 Dibromochloromethane µg/L 10,000 <1.0 <1.0 Ethylbenzene µg/L 20,000 <1.0 <1.0 Ethylene Dibromide µg/L 51 <0.20 <0.20 Methyl t-butyl ether (MTBE) µg/L 4,300 <2.0 <2.0 Methylene Chloride(Dichloromethane) µg/L 43,000 <3.0 <3.0 o-Xylene µg/L - <1.0 <1.0 p+m-Xylene µg/L - <2.0 <2.0 Styrene µg/L 26,000 <1.0 <1.0 Tetrachloroethylene µg/L 1,300 <1.0 <1.0 Toluene µg/L 20,000 <1.0 <1.0 Total Trihalomethanes µg/L - <1.0 <1.0 Total Xylenes µg/L 20,000 <1.0 <1.0 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene µg/L 30 <0.50 <0.50 trans-1,3-Dichloropropene µg/L - <0.50 <0.50 Trichloroethylene µg/L 250 22 44 Trichlorofluoromethane (FREON 11) µg/L - <8.0 <8.0 Vinyl Chloride µg/L 13 <0.50 2.4

Notes: 1 2013 NSE Tier 1 Environmental Quality Standards for Groundwater (Commercial, Non-Potable, Coarse-Grained Soil Setting)

APPENDIX C

TCP Buildings

Trenton Commercial Park - Building Status E

#3 #4 #5 #6

#10

#11

#12

Building Names 1 - Maintenance Shop 2 - A/B Shops (Incl. Admin Bldg & Tool Room) 3 - C/D Shops 4 - Power House & Carpenter Shop Feature Legend 5 - Paint Building 6 - Lunch Room Building Status 7 - Shot Blast Remaining 8 - Training Center 9 - Distribution Center Demolished #13 10 - Marine Forge & Finish Complex To Be Demolished 11 - E Shop Extension NS Lands Property 12 - E Shop 13 - Axle Turning Shop Land Parcel Water Parcel

APPENDIX D

Phase II ESA

APPENDIX E

Bid Form

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

Bid Form

Proponent Name: ______

# of Addenda Issued for RFP No. NSLAND113: ______

Known Work

Fixed bid pricing below in Canadian Dollars for Work as stated in Section 3, and according to terms and conditions outlined in Section 2 of Subject RFP. Taxes are not be included in fixed bid pricing.

2020 Sampling Program; includes two (2) groundwater sampling events, one (1) surface water sampling A) $______event, one (1) report summarizing results of 2020 sampling events, and one (1) site condition report

2021 Sampling Program; includes two (2) groundwater B) sampling events, and one (1) report summarizing $______results of 2021 sampling events

Corporate Seal: Proponent Signature: ______

Printed Name: ______

Date: ______

*Proponent signature must be of a representative duly

authorized to bind the Proponent

APPENDIX F

Evaluation Criteria

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Rating Item Available Points Schedule A – Technical Proposal Understanding of the Assignment 2 Proposed Approach for Completing Scope of Work 18 Qualifications of Proponent Team Members 20 Corporate Experience 20 Schedule & Manning Table 5 Schedule B – Financial Proposal Lump Sum Bid Pricing 35 TOTAL 100

Proponent’s proposals must include the above listed sections to be considered initially compliant. Section 2.4.1 of the RFP describes the expectations NSLI has for Proponent responses in the above listed sections. These sections will be evaluated based on the following scoring system:

Understanding the Assignment

0 - 0.5 points = Unacceptable, did not submit sufficient information which could be evaluated. Lacks complete or almost complete understanding of the Requirements.

0.5 - 1 points = Has some understanding of the requirements but lacks adequate understanding in some areas of the scope of work.

1 - 1.5 points = Demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements.

1.5 - 2 points = Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the requirements.

Proposed Approach for Completing the Scope of Work

This section should as a minimum address the following:

• Project Initiation and kickoff (1 point available) • Information gathering and evaluation (2 points available) • Monitoring program/rationale (10 points available) • Regulatory guideline understanding (3 points available) • Project Management (2 points available)

NSLI evaluators will base their evaluation on the points available as listed above. Maximum points will be given for clear and concise details which effectively explain each of the listed bullets.

Qualifications of Proponent Team Members

0 - 5 points = Unacceptable, did not submit sufficient information which could be evaluated. Team lacks experience in the requirements of the project;

6 - 10 points = Team has some experience related to the requirements but lacks adequate experience in some areas of the contract;

RFP No.: NSLAND113

Title: Monitoring Services for Trenton Commercial Park

Closing Date: May 7, 2020

11 - 17 points = Team has considerable experience in the required project areas;

18 - 20 points = Team has exceptional experience in the required project areas.

Corporate Experience

0 - 5 points = Unacceptable, three (3) project examples not provided, examples if submitted not detailed enough to evaluate.

5 - 10 points = Three (3) project examples with limited detail provided

11 - 17 points = Three (3) or more project examples provided with sufficient detail including Client contact, scope overview, description of design process, and final result of project.

18 - 20 points = Three (3) or more project examples provided with excellent detail including Client contact, scope overview, description of design process, final result of project, project management process, Client feedback, lessons learned, and unique challenges overcome by project team.

Project Schedule and Manning Table

0 - 1 points = Unsatisfactory, no schedule provided, or schedule provided in form other than Gantt Chart. No manning table provided, or manning table provided but not possible to interpret hours per person per task.

2 - 3 points = Adequate: Schedule provided in Gantt Chart form but not all key dates and milestones shown. Manning table provided and is simply designed showing hours per person per task.

4 - 5 points = Exceptional: Thorough schedule provided in Gannt Chart form showing all key dates and milestones, including those not considered by NSLI in the subject RFP. Manning table provided and is simply designed showing hours per person per task.

Lump Sum Bid Pricing

For Cost points scoring, the lowest acceptable bid and all Proponents within 5% will receive 35 points; the remaining Proponents will receive points based on the following formula:

Proponent Cost Point Score = 35 points X Lowest Compliant Bid Cost Proponent Bid Cost

APPENDIX G

NSLI Contractors Health and Safety Plan

Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Contractor Health and Safety

Program

Site Decommissioning/Redevelopment 2017/2018

Contact: George MacNeil Health & Safety Coordinator 902-564-7940

Nova Scotia Lands Inc., Written July 2001 Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2017/2018 Rev. May 2018

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1-01 Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Health and Safety Policy 1-02 Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Contractor Health and Safety Program

•Figure 1-02(a) Contractor Health and Safety Program Elements

2. Requirements of Contractors 2-01 Purpose and Description 2-02 Governing Authorities 2-03 Record Keeping 2-04 Fitness to Work 2-05 Site Security and Gate Access 2-06 Traffic / Parking Regulations 2-07 Mobile Equipment / Cranes and Certification 2-08 Embedded Services Locate Request 2-09 Equipment and / or Work Area Isolation 2-10 Barrier and Barrier Tape 2-11 Personal Protective Equipment 2-12 Confined Space Entry 2-13 Purging Procedures 2-14 Emergency Response Plan (ERP) 2-15 Communication 2-16 Workplace Inspections 2-17 Accident Investigations 2-18 Regulated Substances 2-19 Chemical Management and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) 2-20 Reporting Environmental Incidents 2-21 Electrical Equipment Areas 2-22 Working On or Near Live Electrical Equipment (750 Volts AC or DC and Below) 2-23 Scaffolds 2-24 Controlling Air Emissions 2-25 Spill Control and Response 2-26 Waste Management

3. Commitment and Registration 3-01 Commitment Agreement

Contractor Health and Safety Program

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Table of Contents

4. Contractor Employee Orientation 4-01 Contractor Employee Orientation

5. Safe Work Permit Meeting & Site Specific Information 5-01 Safe Work Permit Meeting

6. Appendix 6-01 Appendix • Safe Work Permit • Acknowledgement of Training

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Introduction 1-01 Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Health and Safety Policy

At Nova Scotia Lands Inc. worksites, there is nothing more important than the health and safety of our employees and the people working on site.

We are committed to:

• Integrating health and safety practices into all aspects of our work on various sites. • Providing innovative and preventive health and safety programs. We will continually optimize the effectiveness and integrity of our programs through open communications, comprehensive training and education, audits and workplace assessments; • Developing understanding among those in leadership of their personal responsibilities and their accountability to provide a safe and healthful workplace; • Developing understanding among all employees, contractors and their employees of their personal responsibility to work safely, their accountability for individual performance and the assignment of appropriate authority to implement these responsibilities, and; • Meeting or exceeding the requirements of applicable legislation and regulations for performance in health and safety matters. • At each site controlled by Nova Scotia Lands Inc., there will be a designated Health and Safety Representative, a designated Environmental Representative as well as a Site Supervisor. Prior to the start of work on each site, a site-specific hazard assessment is to be conducted and Safe Work Permit completed. Emergency contact numbers are to be made available to all workers as well as hospital location and direction.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Introduction 1-02 Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Health and Safety Policy

Background

This procedure manual is designed to provide the practices and procedures to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and their employees who will be working at Nova Scotia Lands Inc. controlled sites during this period.

Nova Scotia Lands Inc. is committed to the Health and Safety of all of its employees, and expects the same commitment by each contractor to its own employees. This program was developed for use by all contractors who perform work or provide services on NSLI Sites. Contractors include all on site service providers, construction contractors, outside carriers and all subcontractors.

The conservation and protection of our natural environment is a fundamental consideration and the responsibility of every employee on the Site. In addition to Health and Safety commitments, environmental assurances are expected by each contractor to its employees.

This program does not cover all of the sites-specific or even project-specific health and safety issues that may arise. This manual is by no means meant to be all inclusive of the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations for the province of Nova Scotia or any other applicable regulations.

Contractor Health and Safety Program Elements

The Contractor Health and Safety Program has six elements. These include:

1. Contractor Pre-Qualification All new contractors must complete the Contractor Pre-Qualification requirements. Prior to doing work at these Sites, all Contractors must provide their Contractor’s Health and Safety Program and Safety Policy Statement , W.C.B. experience rating and be members in good standing. Provide proof of Liability Insurance and be a member in good standing with a recognized safety organization. References may also be requested.

2. Requirements of Contractor This element of our program is a compilation of the specific information that the Contractor needs to know before and be aware of during the performance of work at these sites in order to ensure compliance with our program. Not all information in this section applies to all contractors. It is up to the individual contractors to review this element and understand the applicable sections based on the work or service that they will be providing on these sites.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Introduction Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Health and Safety Policy

3. Commitment and Registration This element of our program includes two (2) copies of the "The Site Contractors Health and Safety Program Commitment Agreement". This Commitment Agreement is to be signed and dated (after reviewing the "Requirements of Contractors") by a representative of the Contractor who has the authority to commit the Contractor Company to comply with Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Contractor Health and Safety Program. One copy is to be returned to the Site Health and Safety Coordinator and one copy is to be retained by the Contractor.

4. Contractor Employee Orientation In this program element, the Contractor is responsible to issue and review the provided orientation with each contractor employee working at the Site at the beginning of work, and review monthly as conditions change. After review of the orientation, the contractor employee will complete and sign the acknowledgment section.

Contractor employees will not be allowed to work at these site unless they have had the provided orientation reviewed with them within the last year. The review of the orientation is the responsibility of the Contractor and must be done by competent persons.

Copies of this Program are available from the Site H & S Coordinator.

Contractor employees must have the orientation review prior to arriving on site, but in no circumstances will they be allowed to commence work without a review.

5. Safe Work Permit Meeting and Site Specific Information Prior to doing any work at these sites, the Contractor and all Sub Contractors must attend a Safe Work Permit Meeting with Site Management to review the Site specific hazards and requirements necessary to ensure the work will be done in a safe manner. This information must be reviewed prior to starting the job with all contractor employees who will be at the Site. This information will form the basis for the Contractor to perform their own Site Hazard Assessment, Site Specific Health and Safety Plan and Safe Work Procedures.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Introduction Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Health and Safety Policy

In addition, there is to be a review of the Safe Work Permit each day by the Contractor Site Supervisor with his or her employees before commencing work. Where there is an established sector of work, location, conditions, and hazards and they will not change during a month, then a monthly safe work permit meeting can be held.

Outside Carriers, Delivery, Pickup, personnel are generally not required to have a safe work permit and site specific meeting unless the scope of the service that they provide will go beyond the routine delivery / pickup of commodities at approved points within these sites.

6. Audit for Compliance This element of the Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Contractor Health and Safety Program outlines the specific information that the Contractor needs to know before and be aware of during the performance of work at these sites in order to ensure compliance with our program.

The Site H&S Coordinator will be conducting audits on a regular basis to assess the level of program compliance. The audit will be based upon the rules, responsibilities and safe work practices contained in this Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Contractor Health and Safety Program.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc. 2016/2017 Introduction 1-02(a) Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Health and Safety Policy

Figure 1-02(a) Contractor Health and Safety Program Elements

1. Prequalification

2. Contractor Responsibility

Registration & Commitment

4. Contractor Employee Orientation

Step 1 Review The Program.

5. Safe Work Permit Meeting & Site Specific Information

6. Audit

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-01 Purpose and Description

This element of the Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Contractor Health and Safety Program outlines the specific information that the Contractor needs to know before and be aware of during the performance of work at these sites in order to ensure compliance with our program.

It is a clear expectation that all Contractors must comply with all current Federal and Provincial Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation. It is also a clear expectation that Contractors provide competent employees and supervision that are knowledgeable and considered experts at the work they are performing. It should be specifically noted that if at any time while working at these sites a contractor employee is unsure if the work they are doing is safe, they must stop what they are doing and contact their supervisor immediately.

In addition Nova Scotia Lands Inc. has specific requirements of Contractors working at our sites that must be adhered to.

This section of the manual outlines these requirements. As you review these requirements it is imperative to keep in mind that the next section of the manual will require that you formally acknowledge that you are prepared to commit your company to adhere to these requirements when performing work or providing services at these sites.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-02 Governing Authorities

Various governing authorities have the authority to inspect or audit the work at the Site. Inspections / investigations may be random or may be prompted by direct complaints received from employees, unions, contractors, or a neighbouring community.

Cooperation with government inspectors and immediate compliance with any directives or orders of these authorities is essential in order to limit the potential for downtime resulting from work stoppages or the assessment of penalties.

The Site H&S Coordinator must be immediately advised of any inspection / investigation by a governing authority on the worksite and be copied on all reports.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-03 Record Keeping

There are specific requirements for record keeping in various sections contained within this manual that must be kept on file for a period of two years. These records must reflect the appropriate training for the work that the contractor will be performing. The following lists the minimum requirements:

•Date of Training

•Material Covered  •Name of Employee  •Trade and Certificates  •Signature of trainer  •Signature of trainee

Nova Scotia Lands Inc. also expects that all tradesmen carry all current and valid trade certificates deemed necessary by governing legislation and trade regulation for the nature of work that they perform.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-04 Fitness to Work

Background Every contractor has a responsibility for the health and safety and well being of each person under their direction, including employees, sub-contractors, visitors and other authorized guests.

Impairment Impairment impacting a person's health and safety on the job site is the issue; such impairment may be due to injury, medical condition, alcohol, drugs, medication or other possible conditions affecting behaviour including stress, fatigue, anger, depression, anxiety, etc.

Persons Found in a Suspected Impaired Condition Where persons are found in a suspected impaired condition, (eg. behaving in an abnormal or inappropriate manner):

1. The person must not be allowed to work or remain on the job site.

2. If an employee is suspected of being impaired when entering the premises (e.g., reporting for work, returning from lunch), Security and or Supervision will refuse entry and the employee's Direct Supervisor is to be contacted. Police will be called if necessary and further follow-up action will be taken with the employee's employer.

3. The person in question must be offered medical assistance to be arranged through the Site H&S Coordinator. If the offer for assistance is refused the Supervisor must then send the person home. A taxi ride home must be offered by the Supervisor. When necessary, Security or Supervision will notify the police if the person refuses transportation home.

4. All employees sent home because of suspected impairment must be reassessed prior to the next working shift. If requested, the Site H&S Coordinator will assist in determining fitness for work and any need for further assessment. The Contractor Employee must be accompanied by his / her Supervisor.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-05 Security and Site Access

Access to the sites will not be permitted without prior authorization. All appropriate personal protective equipment and general safety precautions must be adhered to.

Security and or Supervision are required to verify authorization upon entry and exit at work sites. Security and or Supervision will provide directions and general precautions, and will arrange for an escort to the worksite where warranted.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-06 Traffic / Parking Regulations

Traffic Regulations Posted speed limits on all Site roadways and traffic signs (e.g., stop signs) must be adhered to. Maximum speed is 30 km/hr. unless otherwise posted. Passing is not permitted with the exception of slow moving equipment where extreme caution must be taken to ensure it can be done safely and the maximum posted speed limit is not exceeded. Large mobile equipment is not considered to be a slow moving vehicle. Parking violations that are safety related will be treated as a violation of traffic rules.

Driveways, laneways, or emergency vehicle routes must not be blocked or restricted at any time.

Violation of Traffic Rules are considered to be a Major Safety Infraction and progressive discipline will be followed. The first offence results in a written warning; a second offence within a one-year period will result in a one-day suspension or suspension of driving privileges on the property for one (1) month. Depending on the severity of the first offence a written warning may be omitted and an automatic suspension given.

Construction Access and Parking All construction personnel must use designated routes to access construction parking areas.

All contractors will park their personal vehicles in the area designated by Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Representatives. All vehicles to be backed in when parked around any buildings.

Driveways, laneways, walkways, or emergency vehicle routes must not be blocked or restricted at any time by construction vehicles, machinery, equipment or materials except in the course of demolition or other business activity.

Overnight parking of equipment or vehicles must occur only with permission. The security of equipment or vehicles is the responsibility of the contractor. No vehicle is to be left without appropriate brakes / blocking.

Vehicles must not be left unlocked overnight or with keys in place.

Construction equipment such as zoom booms, scissors lifts, bulldozers, forklifts, etc., must have all moveable parts in their stowed positions when left unattended.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-07 Mobile Equipment / Crane(s) and Certification

Background This section discusses the requirements related to Mobile Equipment and Cranes that may be required to perform the work that you are contracted to do.

All contractors must ensure that all personnel required to operate mobile equipment, e.g., backhoes, trucks, excavators, etc. during the course of their work, are properly trained, possess a current drivers license as well as all other necessary licenses and / or certificates and are competent.

All mobile equipment must be in good operating condition with current maintenance and inspection records available on request. (See current legislation and regulations for mobile equipment.)

Mobile Cranes • Ensure that you have discussed all necessary arrangements, e.g., crane placement, road restrictions, medical, security, and fire department notification, lockouts, safety watch, etc. with the appropriate Site Representative coordinating your work prior to the Safe Work Permit meeting.

• Discuss the procedure for operation of a mobile crane within the buildings of the facility.

Pendant / Overhead Cranes • All Contractor personnel who will be operating a pendant / overhead travelling crane during the course of their work at the Site must be in possession of a current certified license for overhead travelling crane operation.

Elevating Work Platforms • Personnel must be given verbal, visual and hands-on instruction on the safe operation and requirements to operate that specific class of elevating work platform, prior to start of job. Operator Certificate required at all times.

• Review current legislation and regulations for Elevating Work Platforms.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-08 Embedded Services Locate Request

An Embedded Services Locate Request is a written approval that must be obtained from Site Representatives prior to any excavation, digging, drilling, grading, piling, boring, or concrete removal.

The Locate Request identifies all embedded services (e.g., electrical conduits, pipelines, telephone lines) located in the area.

The Nova Scotia Lands Representative will acquire this written approval prior to the safe work permit meeting. Any other specific instructions or procedures will be issued prior to starting work.

Note: Never disturb or remove red concrete without a Locate Request.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-09 Equipment and/ or Work Area Isolation

Purpose To prevent uncontrolled movement or flows, accidental starts of process, electrical and mechanical equipment as well as programmable logical controllers (PLC’s) and other computerized devices. This also includes isolating the flow of gas, air, hydraulics, steam and hazardous materials.

Isolations may be in the form of lockouts, blocking, pinning, chaining, flagging off or barricading. At the sites, most isolations performed are lockouts.

Everyone has the right to lock-out for themselves, or to work under the protection of their supervision (i.e. Supervisors can lockout for their employee’s).

How Do We Isolate? Before any work is performed, we isolate by: a) Identifying the energy sources; b) Requiring the hazard(s) to be identified; c) Defining the isolations to be taken, and; d) Checking for isolation effectiveness.

Note: Isolation of an area should include a sign identifying who is responsible for the isolation and how they can be reached.

• The Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Representative will arrange for Qualified Electrical Personnel to isolate areas as required by contractors. • The decision on how an isolation is to be performed must be developed by a competent person with knowledge of the equipment, area and process. This can be accomplished as part of a written procedure. • For simple equipment isolation - The Site Representative will arrange for Electrical Contractor to isolate area, and assist Contractors by isolating equipment / services so that the contractor can affix their locks. • Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Representative will also arrange to isolate high voltage breakers / switches (greater than 750 volts) as per switching procedure. The Contractor to affix locks as per isolation requirements. • Key points of isolation to be discussed at the Safety Work Permit Meeting: • How many locks required? • Where to place locks? • Who will show contractor where to put locks? • Ensure locks are adequately identified (Name / Company or Department / phone#) • Safety Locks must have only one key

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Equipment and/ or Work Area Isolation

• For permanent shutdowns - Isolation to be performed with an approved written Isolation Procedure and place Isolation Procedure and / or Isolation Checklist along with key in "Lock-out Box". All areas and electrical equipment must be so tagged. • Ensure copy of the "permanent" Shutdown Isolation Procedure is attached to Safe Work Permit. • For major shutdowns, Qualified Personnel to place lock on "Lock-out Box or Bar" (in most areas). Some areas may require • "All" on- site Contractor Personnel to place lock on "Lockout Box/Bar". Please discuss this issue to assure all persons included. • If the scope of work changes and requires that the isolation be changed, another isolation procedure meeting to be held to document changes. A new Safe Work Permit Meeting is to be held using the new isolation procedure to ensure all personnel on job-site are aware of the changes. • All safety locks used for isolation purposes are long shanked. Personal Safety Locks must be: ▪ individually keyed or keyed alike in multiple sets; ▪ b) Supplied with ONE key; ▪ c) Identified with name and company of user, on the lock or on a suitable tag, and; ▪ d) Used ONLY by person identified on tag.

Written Isolation Procedure The Supervisor of the person(s) performing the work is responsible for determining when a written isolation procedure is needed to make a job safe.

1. All written isolation procedures must be developed by a competent person with knowledge of the equipment, area and process and must include: ▪ the equipment, devices or things requiring isolation ▪ the method of isolation required ▪ blocking, pressure release, purging, physical / electrical disconnects, barricades and testing of equipment ▪ to make certain isolations are effective ▪ switches, valves or isolating devices required to be locked out ▪ the initial approval and subsequent revisions to be approved by the Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Representative using the procedure. 2. When no written procedure is required for a job, the job supervisor for the work must determine what is required for isolation at the time.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Equipment and/ or Work Area Isolation

3. When the written isolation procedure is used, the procedure must be: ▪ dated and approved by the supervisor/leader making the job safe, and; ▪ where lock boxes / bars are used the procedure or listing is to be posted on the job site or lock box and ▪ Visible to anyone to review, prior to start of work. Made Safe 4. The person making the job site safe must check that the isolation is effective.

5. Prior to the start of work, each person working on a job must check with the job supervisor that the isolation is effective. An additional check is required if there is a return to the job later in the shift.

Locking Out 6. Lock(s) are to be placed as to prevent the physical movement of the isolating device(s) - switch, valve, lever, etc.

7. A supervisor, or person having responsibility over others, may lockout for those they have responsibility for, providing there is an approved written isolation procedure.

8. When personal locks are used, the user either affixes them or is present to witness their use.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Equipment and/ or Work Area Isolation

Inspecting Inspecting is defined as the act of viewing and / or checking only on the work and does not entail working on the equipment.

A supervisor or staff/technician may inspect only with the approval and accompaniment of the person who has the area locked out.

Lock Removal

NO PERSONAL OR OPERATIONS LOCK CAN BE REMOVED OTHER THAN BY THE PERSON WHO AFFIXED IT UNLESS THAT PERSON IS PRESENT TO WITNESS THE REMOVAL.

All persons must be clear before any lock protecting them is removed. If necessary, isolation of the area is to be maintained during the removal process to prevent entry of any person(s) into the affected area.

When a person leaves a job and their lock(s) are still affixed, that person must be satisfied that the equipment or area they are working in is still properly isolated prior to resuming work.

Periodically, circumstances arise when equipment or a process must be taken out of service for maintenance reasons and the job cannot be immediately completed. Examples of this would be the removal of electrical motors for repair or the removal of a valve for repairs when the valve or motor must be sent out for the repair work to be done. In these circumstances, no locks will be removed unless the equipment or process is completely safe or the responsibility for the isolation is transferred to another person who will replace the original locks with their locks. The responsibility for this belongs to the person performing the work.

Where safety lock(s) are left on and it is ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE that the equipment be used, the person responsible for the lock(s) must be contacted to come in for removal. This applies to all applications - personal, supervisor, and operational locks. If the above is not possible, the lock(s) may be removed, after determining that it is safe to do so, by the Site Supervision, Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance personnel.

This includes the operations locking out. ▪ "Lock Removal" must be documented and copies are to be sent to the Health and Safety Coordinator.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-10 Barriers and Barrier Tape

Background Barriers are used to stop the passage of people or vehicles in a restricted area.

A barrier must be installed to warn people of hazards created by demolition, asbestos removal, construction and/or maintenance activities in the area and to direct persons past such hazards.

Guarding (Barricade) is a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations.

All barriers at The Site must be installed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations.

All openings, sumps, vessels, bins, hoppers, elevated platforms or pits, other than grease pits, which constitute a hazard, must be fenced or otherwise guarded. (Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations).

Types of Barriers Approved For Use at The Site There are two types of Barriers approved for use at these sites:

Fixed Barricades Fixed barricades are used to physically prevent entry into a restricted area because a hazard exists. Access may be restricted by using: • Wooden Barricades • Concrete Barricades • Fabricated structures made from steel or wood • Fencing

Fixed Barriers should be used to prevent entry of unauthorized people or equipment into areas where a hazard exists. Examples of situations when fixed barricades should be used include: • Excavations • Openings in floor, walls, platforms and handrails; • Tripping hazards such as: Uneven floor or surfaces under repair; • Fall prevention • Road closures

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Barriers and Barrier Tape

Barrier Tape Barrier Tape is used to warn people of a potential hazard and deter entry into a restricted area. This method does not physically prevent entry, but people must not enter the area restricted without authorization from the Site supervisor. It will be considered a major safety infraction for any unauthorized person(s) entering into a barricaded area.

Barrier Tape will be used to warn people of a potential hazard and / or prevent entry into a restricted area. Examples of when barrier tape will be used include: • Demolition • Asbestos removal • Commissioning / Decommissioning of live equipment • Restricting access because of a fire line • Identifying a confined space (work in progress) • Cordoning off and accident investigation site, and • Flagging off floor area because of overhead work in progress

Note: The use of barrier tape as an alternative means to stop/halt physical entry into an area where there is an open pit or missing handrail etc., is strictly prohibited. A fixed barrier must be used in this situation.

The standard barrier tape that is to be used in all applications at the Site is (Yellow) Caution and (Red) "Danger, Authorized Entry Only".

All barrier tape must be removed from the Site at the time the work is complete or at the time the hazard no longer exists.

Barrier Tape Identification Tag When Barrier Tape is used it is the responsibility of the Site supervisor to ensure that identifying tags are affixed around the perimeter of the barrier tape. As a minimum, an identification tag must be affixed to each point of entry to the barricaded area.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Barriers and Barrier Tape

CAUTION DANGER

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-11 Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment provides a secondary method of protection for an employee where it is not possible to eliminate or control the hazard.

The personal protective equipment necessary will be discussed at, and stated on the Safe Work Permit Form. Specific protection for the work being performed must be evaluated by the contractor.

All Personal Protective Equipment deemed necessary by the Contractor to protect the health and safety of the contractor employee(s) is to be provided by the contractor.

As a minimum the following Personal Protective Equipment is generally required in all plant areas: • CSA Approved Hard Hat • CSA Approved High Impact Safety Glasses (with permanently attached side shields) - Prescription or Non-Prescription • Safety Boots • Arms and Legs completely covered as required • High Visibility Safety Vest/Jacket

All personal protective equipment must be inspected as required regularly and be in a condition that provides the protection it was designed for.

Foot protection, as a minimum must be 6” safety footwear with a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approval with Grade 1 (i.e., Green Patch) designation may be worn on Site.

Clothing requirements are long-sleeved shirts and long pants as required. This also applies to getting to and from the job site.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-12 Confined Space Entry

Definition A confined space means a space in which, because of its construction, location, contents or work activity therein, the accumulation of a hazardous gas, vapor, dust or fume or the creation of an oxygen-deficient or oxygen enriched atmosphere may occur.

Physical Characteristics of a Confined Space The physical characteristics of a confined space are: • A space that is large enough and so configured that an employee can enter and perform assigned work, • An enclosure that, by design, has limited openings for entry and exit. • An area or space that has the potential to accumulate a hazardous gas, vapor, dust or fume or become • An oxygen-deficient or oxygen enriched atmosphere, either from an external source or an internal source.

Confined spaces may include, but are not limited to, sewers, tunnels, manholes, utility vaults, piping, storage tanks, process vessels, pits, excavations, and other similar types of enclosures with limited access and / or without adequate ventilation to eliminate the potential for the accumulation of a contaminant or oxygen depletion or enrichment.

CSE Procedure A procedure, listing the requirements for safe entry and safe work within a confined space must be written and approved by a competent supervisor before any entry is made. All hazards must be identified, and eliminated or controlled according to the procedure. This procedure must be reviewed with all of the entrants of the confined space.

Legal Requirement The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) & Regulations, outline the minimum requirements that must be met before entering a confined space. The Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Confined Space Entry Standard is designed to meet or exceed the legislative requirements of this regulation.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-13Purging Procedures

Definition Purge is the act of replacing the atmosphere within a closed system or vessel (container) by an inert substance in such a manner as to prevent the formation of an explosive mixture with air, prevent a dangerous concentration of an asphyxiate or toxic gas, or in the case of oxygen, to lower the oxygen content to prevent damage to the vessel or to personnel from extremely rapid combustion.

Preparation and Execution of the Purge Procedures All purge procedures will be prepared and executed by authorized personnel only.

Having completed the purge out procedure, the contractor will lockout isolation points with own locks and proceed to perform the necessary work.

All Purge Procedure related details (e.g., lockouts, special instructions), must be discussed at the Safe Work Permit Meetings.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-14 Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

The Emergency Response Plan (ERP) outlines responsibilities, sources and communication relating to the activities on Site. The plan enables coordination of contractor Emergency Response Plan (ERP), as well as providing a ready reference for communications and simple checklists for effective emergency response.

The contractor must ensure that the Site H&S Coordinator reviews the Contractor ERP plan prior to start of work. This is normally done at the Safe Work Permit Meeting.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-15 Communication

Safe Work Permit Meetings / Site Specifics It is of the utmost importance that all information received by the Contractor Supervision at the "Safe Work Permit Meeting" and through "Site Specific Information Packages" is communicated to all contractor employees, sub-contractors and their employees. All communication must be documented and kept on file.

Contractors Toolbox Safety Talks It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that toolbox safety talks are delivered daily (prior to starting work) to all employees working on the project, as a means of providing regular Health and Safety awareness, and encouraging employees to actively participate in Health and Safety matters.

Documenting the delivery of these safety talks is the responsibility of the contractor. The documentation must include a record of the names (with signatures) of all employees in attendance, date, time, and discussion topics.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-16 Workplace Inspections

The contractor is responsible for maintaining a safe work area and must ensure that regular workplace inspections take place. Formal documented workplace inspections must be done weekly by the contractor supervisor accompanied by an employee.

Individual work must be checked daily for: • Health, safety and ergonomic hazards • All tools and equipment are safe to use • Signs and labels are legible

Typically, the types of things to review would include but not be limited to, the condition of: • Personal Protective Equipment • Access Stairs and Platforms • Ladders • Scaffolds • Equipment and Tools • Vehicle • Housekeeping • Emergency Eyewash and Showers • Material Storage • Material Safety Data Sheets

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-17 Accident Investigation

Background Nova Scotia Lands Inc. requires each contractor to have an effective accident reporting system that is understood and implemented by all contractor and subcontractor employees prior to commencing work on the Site premises.

When an Accident Occurs at the former Sydney Steel Site It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all employees are trained to report all accidents, with or without injuries. When an accident occurs, the contractor’s supervisor must: • Investigate all accidents with or without injury and provide a full report to the Site H&S Coordinator. • If there is an injury, arrange transportation to the nearest Hospital by calling 911.

When serious injuries are incurred, emergency communications are required. • In the case of a critical injury or death, secure the scene of the accident and do not disturb unless disturbance is necessary in order to eliminate danger to other persons. Immediately inform the H&S Coordinator. • Take all necessary actions to prevent a recurrence of the accident and document the actions taken.

Emergency Communications Ambulance / Fire – 911

NOTE: When an Accident Occurs at other Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Controlled Sites It must be determined at the Safe Work Permit Meeting prior to the start of work, what Emergency Contact Numbers are to be used, Hospital location, emergency routes identified and site maps provided if possible.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-18 Regulated Substances

Material Safety Data Sheets outline and will be used to discuss substance hazards and safety requirements, more specifically safety equipment, make, model, filter types, gloves, etc. The locations of Safety Showers and Eyewash Stations must also be reviewed and communicated to all contractors.

In the event of the removal of designated substances such as asbestos, all contractors on the job site must review a written removal procedure at the Safe Work Permit Meeting.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-19 Chemical Management and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

The contractor must comply with all applicable regulations including The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.

Unless otherwise specified in writing by the Contractors and the Site Representatives, the Contractor will:

1. Have a list or inventory of all chemicals being brought by the Contractor to the job site, with up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). The chemical inventory will contain: • the name of the material • the amount used and stored (e.g., per month, per year or whatever is convenient, and; • where the material is used and stored

2. Have an up-to-date written emergency response plan, which outlines actions to be taken by the contracting employees in the event of a leak, spill, fire or explosion. Contracting employees must have been properly trained in spill response and control procedures and if expected to respond to a "dangerous goods occurrence", receive Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training once every three (3) years.

3. Ensure that chemical containers (drums/totes) are labelled as to content, in good condition and impermeable to the chemicals they contain. Non- compatible chemicals are to be segregated. All applicable safety marks, labeling, placarding and documentation are used.

4. Be in constant attendance when loading / unloading a storage tank.

5. Ensure that valves and nozzles are locked in the closed position when not engaged.

6. Have all required licenses to purchase, store or use a chemical and comply with all chemical storage and chemical waste regulations.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-20 Reporting Environmental Incidents

It is The Site policy to report environmental incidents (or "spills") to the Department of Environment and other authorities.

Under the Environmental Protection Act, a "spill" is defined as a discharge into the natural environment that includes air, a natural watercourse (like a Harbour), groundwater and the ground and may happen out of a structure or container (e.g., tank, piping, valves, vehicle, building, stack vents).

The Contractor must take immediate action to safely stop the emission or contain the discharge and notify the H&S Coordinator of the situation.

The Environmental Officer will report the environmental incident as per Nova Scotia Lands Inc. “Emergency Response Plan”.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-21 Electrical Equipment Areas

Access to areas that contain "Live" electrical equipment are restricted to authorized personnel only. Authorized Personnel are defined as: • Qualified electrical contractors and personnel; • Persons accompanied by Qualified electrical personnel, and / or; • Contractors who have been given "short term" access per their Safe Work Permit

Contractors that require short term "unaccompanied" access into electrical equipment areas must be under the direction of electrical personnel. The Site- Specific health and safety information and tour must detail the specific location, the hazards for the area and any other relative information. This must be given to the contractor as part of the Safe Work Permit Meeting.

While in an electrical equipment area, persons who come within one (1) metre or three (3) feet (or more depending on the voltage level) of live exposed electrical equipment must wear the required personal protective equipment or the live exposed electrical equipment must be guarded.

For additional details refer to Contractor Requirement "Working on or Near Live Electrical Equipment" on the following three pages.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-22 Working On or Near Live Electrical Equipment (750 Volts AC or DC and Below)

Background At the Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Sites, the method for working on any electrical equipment is to isolate and lockout all sources of energy. However, in certain circumstances it is necessary to test and troubleshoot electrically energized equipment.

At the Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Sites, we do not "repair" or "replace" live equipment. There is only one exception to this statement and that is the changing of or racking in and out of low voltage substation breakers, on a live bus, with the cell door open.

Definitions Near Near has been defined with respect to live exposed electrical equipment at 750 volts and below as within one meter.

The following list of questions will assist an individual in determining whether they are near and likely to become endangered at distances greater than one meter from the live exposed parts. A qualified electrical person must make this evaluation. • Are you or the equipment or materials used to perform the job likely to come in physical contact with the energized electrical circuits? • Are there tripping hazards in the work area? • Could you lose your balance because the work requires you to reach an excessive distance? • Do you have adequate lighting to see clearly what you are doing? • Do you have conductive materials or equipment on your person? • Is there any possibility of equipment movement? • Do you think protective barriers should be used? • Has all your equipment been checked and in good working order? • Do you have a sense of nervousness about your proximity to live exposed electrics on a specific job? • Has the voltage and amperage level been considered? • Have you considered any environmental conditions like water, dust, congestion etc.? • Any other hazards in the workplace?

Trouble-Shooting and Testing The action performed on an electrically energized system to determine the existence or cause of a problem.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Working On or Near Live Electrical Equipment (750 Volts AC or DC and Below)

Working On To repair, replace, test or trouble-shoot electrical equipment.

Hazard Assessment Each job will be assessed and the hazards identified by a competent electrical person (i.e., a person, who is, through training and experience, able to recognize electrical hazards and trained in CPR).

Based on the assessment the appropriate procedures and required personal protective equipment will be used.

Personal Protective Equipment All Personal Protective Equipment deemed necessary by either the Site H&S Coordinator and / or the Contractor to protect the health and safety of the contractor employee(s) is to be provided by the contractor.

If a person approaches within one meter of live exposed electrical equipment at 750 volts or below, the necessary Personal Protective Equipment must be worn.

When working on or near live exposed electrical equipment at 230 volts AC or DC and above or approaching within one meter, the following personal protective equipment must be properly worn:

Personal Protective Equipment: • Hard hat • Safety glasses with permanent side shields • Shock Resistant (Omega) Work Boots • Flame Resistant Clothing System • Class ‘0’ Rubber Gloves with leather outers for 230 volts (AC/DC) or above • Face Shield (if arc hazard exists) • Any other personal protective equipment as determined by the area in which the work is being done (e.g., hearing protection, harness, respirator, etc.,)

Other: • A second suitably equipped competent person when working with voltage levels at or over 300 Volts, except for testing or trouble-shooting (i.e. changing of or racking in and out of a low voltage substation breaker on a live bus, with the cell door open) • Testing equipment must be certified by the manufacturer for its intended use

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Working On or Near Live Electrical Equipment (750 Volts AC or DC and Below)

• When working on or near live electrical equipment below 230 volts, the following requirements are optional per hazard assessment.

Personal Protective Equipment: • Class ‘0’ Rubber Gloves with leather outers for below 230 volts (AC/DC) • Flame resistant clothing for below 230 volts (AC/DC)

Other: • A second suitably equipped competent person when working with voltage levels below 300 Volts AC or DC. • Mats (e.g., insulated rubber)

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-23 Scaffolds

What is a Scaffold? A scaffold is an elevated working platform for supporting both people and materials. It is a temporary structure used mainly for construction and / or maintenance work. Scaffolds must be designed to support at least four (4) times the anticipated weight of people and materials that will use them.

Legal Requirement Proper components, certification in erection, use and disassembly of scaffolds are a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Also certification in Fall Protection/Fall Arrest is required. For certainty follow The Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education Reference Guide To The Fall Protection and Scaffolding Regulations.

Construction / Erection Operating Services - Carpenters Responsibilities All types of scaffolding (may or may not include frame scaffolding) must be constructed, erected or assembled by a competent person. During construction and upon completion of the scaffolding, the competent person is responsible to attach the appropriate identification tag.

Overhead Protection Whenever work is being done on a scaffold over people working below, overhead protection must be provided on the scaffold. This protection will be planking or other strong suitable materials.

Means of Access A safe and convenient means must be provided to gain access to the working platform level. Means of access may be by a portable ladder, fixed ladder, ramp or runway, or stairway.

Identification of Scaffolds "DO NOT USE" Scaffold Identification Tag (WHITE Plastic Holder RED Lettering)

• During construction, erection or assembly of any scaffold, a "DO NOT USE" Scaffold Identification Tag must be affixed by the erectors in a prominent location on the scaffold and / or at each point of potential access to the scaffolds.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Scaffolds

"USE WITH CAUTION" Scaffold Identification Tag (YELLOW Plastic Insert)  • If the scaffold cannot be built strictly to specifications, the erectors must affix a "USE WITH CAUTION" Scaffold Identification Tag with special instructions at each point of access. For example, if a guardrail cannot be installed, the Yellow Tag will indicate this restriction and provide instructions that a safety harness must also be worn.

"OK TO USE" Scaffold Identification Tag (GREEN Plastic Insert) • Once construction, erection or assembly of the scaffold has been completed and has been approved for use by the erectors, they must affix an "OK TO USE" Scaffold Identification Tag at each point of access.

Inspection and Maintenance

Contractors Responsibilities Contractors, who are using scaffolding, must inspect the scaffolding each day prior to use.

Removal, Component Inspection and Storage Any scaffolding that is no longer being used (i.e., the job is completed), is to be removed by a competent person. Once removed, the competent person is also responsible for inspecting the scaffolding components for any damaged parts or components, discarding or repairing these components and proper storage of all components prepared for future use.

Scaffold Pre-Use Checklist The following are some items to consider prior to using scaffolding: • Are scaffold components in safe condition for use? • Are planks in safe condition for use? For wood planking, the following applies: 

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Scaffolds

• Planks must be at least two (2) inches thick by ten (10) inches wide and must meet or exceed the requirements for Number 2 Grade Spruce or better planking rough sawn. • Must be free of wormholes, cracks, checks, splits, excessive knots, wanes, warps and twists. • The weight of the plank must be checked. A lightweight plank indicates that it is dry and possibly brittle. • The surface of the plank must be checked for the possible penetration of potentially damaging substances (e.g., acidic solutions) • Immediately discard any planks showing these or other defects. • Do planks overhang their supports by no less than six (6) inches and no more than twelve (12) inches? • Planks are secured from slipping (e.g., Planks have cleats where required and are properly fastened to the planks) • Is the frame spacing and sill size capable of carrying the intended load? • Have competent persons been in charge of erecting the scaffold? • Are sills properly placed and of adequate size? • Have screw jacks been used to level and plumb scaffold versus unstable objects such as concrete blocks, loose bricks, etc.? • Are base plates and / or screw jacks in firm contact with sills and frames? • Is scaffold level and plumb? • Is guard railing (complete with top and mid rail and toe board) in place on all open sides? • Has proper access been provided? • Has overhead protection or wire screening been provided where necessary? • Has the ratio of height to least lateral dimension not exceeded three (3) to one (1) (i.e., Three to One Rule). For example, if the base measurements of the scaffold provide a width of five (5) feet and the length of the selected cross braces provide a bay length of ten (10) feet, the maximum height of the scaffold shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet (i.e., 3 x 5 feet = 15 feet). • Exceptions may include circumstances where: • The scaffold is tied into the structure: • The scaffold is properly stabilized by guy wires, and / or; • The scaffold is secured by outrigger stabilizers sufficient to maintain the ratio. • Have brackets and accessories been properly placed: • Brackets? • Putlogs? • Tube and Clamp? • All nuts and bolts tightened?

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Scaffolds

• Is scaffold free of makeshift devices or ladders to increase height? • Are working platforms fully planked between guardrails? • Are toe boards installed properly? • Have precautions been taken to prevent against hazardous conditions such as: • Power lines? • Wind loading? • Possible washout of footings? • Uplift and overturning moments due to placement of brackets, putlogs, or other causes?

General Safety Rules The following are some general safety rules for the use of scaffolding:

BEFORE Using Scaffolding, Check to ensure that: • Scaffolding is approved for use (e.g., Review "Identification Tag") • Base is sound, level and adjusted • Legs are plumb and all braces are in place • Locking devices and ties are secured • Cross members are level • Planks, Decks and Guardrails are in good condition, installed and secure

DO: • Follow all instructions / notes on Scaffold Tag (e.g., use harness) • Remove snow and ice from scaffold platforms, ladders and access areas. • Use an access ladder to climb on or off a scaffold, not scaffold frame, unless it is specially designed to be climbed. • Ensure that the scaffold is securely attached to the building structure. The effects from winds increase when scaffolds are covered. • Protect all planked or working levels with proper guard rails, mid-rails and toe boards along all open sides and at the ends of scaffold platforms. • Guardrails may be removed for the purpose of lowering or hoisting materials but must be replaced immediately. Fall Protection (i.e., safety harness) must be worn when guardrails are removed.

DO NOT: • Do not use scaffolding that have a "DO NOT USE" Scaffold Identification Tag affixed anywhere on the scaffolding. • Do not jump onto planks or platforms.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Scaffolds

• Do not climb or stand on cross braces or guardrails. • Do not work on scaffolds during storms or high winds. • Do not use ladders or makeshift devices on top of scaffolds to increase height. • Do not overload (i.e., exceed tagged capacity) scaffold frames or platforms. • Do not rest materials or equipment on guardrails. • Do not try to repair bent or kinked frames. Immediately discard them. • Do not use scaffolds near electrical wires.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-24 Controlling Air Emissions

Background Minimizing air emissions from the source is an environmental priority.

Dust, or particulate, from storage piles and open areas is caused by high winds and vehicle traffic.

Minimizing Air Emissions

Contractors must minimize air emissions by following:

Loading Practices Trucks must not be overloaded with material. Overfilling causes spillage from trucks. The spilled material creates “track out”. Track out is carried along the road by the vehicle's tires. It dries on the road and when driven over, is crushed, creating dry dust, or air emissions.

Speed Limits All speed limits must be obeyed. Following posted traffic speed limits minimizes the amount of dust created on roadways.

Turn off Engines Drivers must turn off engines while stationary unless the engine is required for a specific reason (e.g., vacuuming in or pumping off load).

Sandblasting To minimize airborne sandblasting particulate, the contractor must use the lowest dust abrasive available. Where sandblasting of paints may be lead based, the debris generated during the removal of the existing paint will be collected and disposed of properly – the debris cannot be diluted to render it non-hazardous.

Construction and Demolition Track out from job sites must be controlled and waste / debris from any demolition must be properly disposed.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-25 Spill Control and Response

Spill Control and Response Spill Control The preferred method of controlling spills is to prevent them from happening in the first place.

To prevent spills, a Contractor must use the following individually, or in combination:

1. Store oils or chemicals away from sewer grates or where a spill could reach a sewer.

2. Inspect the condition of the oil or chemical container, drum, tote etc., transferring the material to a new container if necessary.

3. Ensure level controls, alarms and / or standby backup pumps are in working condition.

4. Develop and maintain procedures to respond to a spill and instruct their employees in these procedures.

Spill Response The Contractor responds to a spill by:

1. If possible, stop the spill, taking into account employee safety first.

2. Prevent the spill from entering sewers by stopping the flow, dyking, sealing manhole covers and sewer grates and spreading absorbents.

3. Report the spill to the Site Representative immediately, who will follow the “Emergency Response Plan” reporting procedure.

4. In the event of a chemical spill, the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be consulted. Safe handling procedures, instructions in case of fire, health hazard ratings and summarized spill response procedures are listed on all MSDS sheets. The MSDS sheet must be made available to the Site Representative.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 2-26 Waste Management

Waste Management The Contractor must comply with Nova Scotia Waste Regulations of The Environmental Protection Act.

Unless otherwise specified in writing by the Contractor and the Site Representative, the Contractor will:

•Restore the job site and any lands affected by it, to an acceptable condition, free of all waste, debris and hazardous materials. The Contractor is responsible for removing any refuse, including empty containers (e.g., drums, cans), left over construction material and packaging.

•No residuals or contaminated water is to be allowed into if any, Site water treatment plants or sewer systems. Liquid industrial waste cannot be dumped down a sink or sewer.

•Segregate any waste generated from a job and identify as either hazardous, liquid, industrial or non-hazardous.

•Waste containers will be dated and labelled as to content. The containers must be in good condition and impermeable to the waste it's receiving. The lid will be kept closed unless adding more of the same waste.

•Prior to shipping off wastes, the Contractor must ensure that shipping documents, labelling and placarding requirements are complied with according to legislation.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 3-01 Commitment Agreement

Commitment Agreement This program has been prepared to assist you in your business dealings with Nova Scotia Lands Inc. The regulations and procedures set out in this manual ARE NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE OR SUPERSEDE ANY LAWS, REGULATIONS OR LIABILITY APPLICABLE TO THE WORK UNDERTAKEN BY YOU. In the event of a conflict, you must act in accordance with the governing law or regulation and report the conflict to the appropriate Site H&S Coordinator. This manual has been registered to:

Company Name:

Contact Name:

Address: Street:

City: Province:

Postal Code:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

I, ______, representing the above named company, fully understand and have complied with and will continue to comply with, the requirements outlined in the Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Contractor Health and Safety Program and confirm that all our employees assigned and / or subcontractors retained to work on these sites are in compliance with the requirements as outlined in the program.

Signed:______Date: ______

Copy "Commitment Agreement" for your records and return signed and dated original via mail to:

Nova Scotia Lands Inc. P.O. Box 430, Station ‘A’ Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, B1P 6H2 Or via facsimile to: •(902) 564-7903 Attention: H&S Coordinator

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 4-01 Contractor Employee Orientation

Contractor Employee Orientation This section outlines the training and orientation to the Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Contractor Health and Safety Program that the contractor must give their employees, prior to the start of any work.

Contractors must ensure that all supervisors are trained in the Requirements of the Contractor sections of the Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Contractor Health and Safety program.

Contractors must ensure that all employees and its sub-contractors are trained in the provided orientation. The purpose of the orientation is to provide basic information on the employee's personal responsibilities for Health and Safety.

It is the contractors' responsibility to issue and review the contents of the provided Manual. (Additional copies are available on request). The contractor employee will complete and sign the acknowledgment section and the contractor will record that an employee orientation has taken place. The orientation is valid for one year from the orientation date.

This orientation must be redone on an annual basis. The contractor company must keep a record of all orientations on file.

The following items must also be reviewed:

• Your rights and the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act. • A review of your company’s safety policy and program by the H&S Coordinator. • WHMIS 2015/GHS awareness training, including labels and interpretation. • A review and training in any “Trade Specific” High Hazard concerns, including Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations requirements.

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors 5-01 Safe Work Permit Meeting & Site Specific Information

Safe Work Permit Meeting

Prior to any "work" being done by a contractor, a Safe Work Permit Meeting must be held to establish and document safe procedures. These meetings are conducted by the Site Representative or the H&S Coordinator. Work must never begin before the Safe Work Permit Meeting has taken place and information conveyed to all employees.

An employee must review the instructions of the safe work permit meeting and sign the acknowledgment form. Where there is an established scope of work, location, conditions, hazards, and they will not change during a month, then a monthly safe work permit can be held.

A Safe Work Permit Meeting is scheduled to:

•Inform the Contractor of the Health and Safety hazards or requirements of the area in which they will be working. The Contractor site supervisor (or appropriate designate) is responsible to convey this information to all contract personnel working on the project. •Ensure the contractor conforms and complies with any local rules for the area in which they will be working, The Site’s Health and Safety Program and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. •Inform appropriate employees of the scope and schedule of the work being performed. Further specific information requirements are outlined on Form 124 "Safety Work Permit".

The contractor must visit the job site with a Site representative prior to the safe work permit meeting.

6-01 Appendix • Safe Work Permit • Acknowledgement of Training

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Contractor Health and Safety Program Nova Scotia Lands Inc., 2016/2017 Requirements of Contractors Safe Work Permit

SAFE WORK PERMIT (Form 124 B)

Date Held:______P.O.:______Reqn.:______File No.:______

Contractor:______Sub Contractor:______

Dept.______Scope of Work: ______

NSL Coordinator/ ext: ______Start Date & Time: ______Est. Comp. Date: ______

1. Crane(s) Mobile Equipment Required: Yes  No  Type of Equipment______

2. Embedded Services Locate Request discussed: Yes  No  Clearance No.____

3. Equipment and/or work area to be isolated: Yes  No  If Yes Specify:______

4. Personal Protective Equipment to be worn, Specify: Hard Hats  Safety Boots  Safety Glasses  Fall Arrest Harness  Hearing Protection  Respiratory Protection  Chemical Goggles  High Visibility Vest  Gloves  Shield  Chaps  Other Specify:______

5. Confined Space Entry: Yes  No  (a confined space means a space if which, because of its construction, location, contents or work activity therein, the accumulation of a hazardous gas, vapour, dust or fume or the creation of an oxygen-deficient or oxygen-enriched atmosphere may occur.) Contractor to follow Confined Space Entry Procedure: Issued  Procedure No. ______

6. Area Gas Check Required  Specify Type ______Contact: ______

7. Purging of Pipelines: Yes  No  If Yes, procedure must be attached, Procedure No. ______

8. Additional Protection: Safety Watch  Fire Watch  Other ______

9. Road / Rail Restrictions: Yes  No  If Yes, Contact ______

10. ERP Procedures discussed/issued Yes  No 

11. Incident Tracking Form Discussed Yes  No  (in the event of an incident, environmental or Health and Safety related, an incident tracking form is to be submitted to the Site H&S Coordinator)

NOTES:______

This permit is no longer valid if the contractor/sub contractor does not start within 8 days of permit meeting or leaves the job site for more than 8 days. Any deviation from this permit must be confirmed with the NSLI Coordinator.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRAINING

DATE______

PRESENTER______

SUBJECT CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE SITE ORIENTATION

EMPLOYEE:

1. I HAVE ATTENDED AN OVERVIEW OF THE NOVA SCOTIA LANDS INC.

SITE CONTRACTOR HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM, THE NOVA SCOTIA

LANDS INC. SITE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS, SITE LOCATION MAPS

AND I UNDERSTAND MY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY

WHILE WORKING ON THIS SITE.

2. I HAVE RECEIVED AN OVERVIEW AND A COPY OF THE HANDOUT YOUR

RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND THE NOVA SCOTIA OCCUPATIONAL

HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT.

3. I UNDERSTAND THAT A COPY OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY ACT AND REGULATIONS, A TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THE NOVA

SCOTIA LABOUR AND ADVANCED EDUCATION, SITE WORKPLACE HEALTH

AND SAFETY POLICY AND PROGRAM, HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR

MY VIEWING.

4. A COPY OF THIS FORM IS TO BE KEPT ON FILE BY THE CONTRACTOR

AND A COPY SENT TO THE SITE HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR.

EMPLOYEE SIGNITURE

______

EMPLOYER______

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