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CITY OF SANTA ANA RFP NO.: 24-028 CONFINED SPACE RESCUE SERVICES AND SAFETY TRAINING through Friday), C, SCOPE OF SERVICES The City and its Consultant/Contractor entrants will perform various PRCS activities, under emergency and non -emergency conditions, for the purpose of: • Draining and dewatering • Inspections, assessments, and evaluations • Rehabilitation, replacement, maintenance and repairs • Installation and repair of equipment • Maintenance and inspection of air quality equipment The Consultant's services shall include the following tasks: 1. SITE SAFETY ASSESSMENT AND MEETINGS The Consultant shall provide a two -person rescue team that shall actively participate in all pre -entry planning and coordination efforts, including but not limited to, attending project coordination meetings in the field to help plan and coordinate the execution of the proposed work. The Consultant's attendance at pre-planning/coordination meetings are necessary for assessing known/unexpected site condition and preparing the contractor, consultant, and City staff for confined space entries. The two -person (potential entrant and attendant/supervisor) or more rescue team shall arrive at the designated worksite at least one f 1) hour prior to PRCS entry to evaluate the site for potential hazards, establish appropriate anchors, set up rescue equipment, and meet with City staff to review all site hazards. This meeting must include all entrant(s). Depending on the nature of work, more than one rescue team or additional rescue personnel may be required at the designated work site. Once City entrants have entered a worksite, the distance, grade, and difficult access can limit and/or restrict the entry and exit of these spaces. The spatial constraints, fall hazards, and slippery conditions within the worksite can also limit freedom of movement and hinder a person's ability to exit the space in an emergency. Since the depths, dimensions, access points, atmospheres, and other worksite conditions often vary, each City PRCS entry will need to be evaluated on a case -by -case basis by the confined space entry rescue Consultant. When meeting with City staff, the Consultant will discuss, test, and confirm all methods of communication to be used during the entry. Radios will be used as a primary form of communication and vocal directions shall serve as a secondary alternative form of communication on a case -by -case basis. If the entrant may not remain in visual contact at all times, then an air horn, whistle, or alternate form of communication may City of Santa Ana RFP 24-028 Confined Space Rescue Services and Safety Training Page 14