Site Showing Questions.pdf

1) Do we need to provide a report for the removal of the two tanks that are not registered with the PADEP. No

2) If contamination is identified are we to stop work or do you want a price for a disposal of an assumed amount of contaminated soil. If contamination is identified, the contractor must provide a price for disposal of assumed amount before continuing the excavation.

3) Has there ever been a release from any of the USTs or is there any existing open cases with the

PADEP. No

4) Is it known how much material is in the tanks? The two 10,000 gallon tanks located at the garage have less than 1” of material in the tanks and have been put into TOS status through PADEP. The two 15,000 gallon tanks located at the power house have approximately 160 gallons of material in each tank.

5) Can the concrete be broken up and used in the backfill or does it need to be disposed of off-site?

All backfill procedures must comply with ASTM standards. (Refer to SOW, Section 3)

6) Are there any other backfill material requirements or seed requirements? All backfill procedures must comply with ASTM standards. (Refer to SOW, Section 3)

7) Are you utility plans available for the areas where the tanks are located? Yes, however, the contractor must complete a PA One Call prior to any excavation activities.

8) Is a DEP facility ID available? 60-71537

Are the tanks registered with DEP, are their tank IDs available? Tank 001 – Garage Gas 10,000.00 g Tank 002 – Garage Diesel 10,000.00 g Has there been any correspondence with DEP regarding the tanks? Yes, the two 10,000 gallon Tanks at the garage have already been placed in TOS status through PADEP. The agency is also Aware that we are planning to remove these tanks.

9) Are E&S plans required? Yes

10) Is electric currently connected to USTs? If so, who is responsible for shutoff/termination?

Yes electric is currently connected to the USTs, FBOP will terminate power to the tanks prior beginning excavations.

11) Can utilities be terminated in the tank vault? (Water lines, air lines, electrical conduits)

Yes

12) Is the contractor to remove and demo UST monitoring systems? Yes

13) What is the daily security check in and out procedure? How long will this typically take?

Daily security check procedures will consist of a tool inventory prior to beginning work each morning and prior to leaving for the day. A BOP staff member must be present during these inventories.

14) Will the crews be escorted on site? Yes, a BOP staff member will be on site at all times.

15) Can you provide us with tank data? (i.e.) Tank manufacture, Steel or Fiberglass, coated steel, and any as built drawings of tanks and plans showing existing utilities? Refer to As-

Built drawings provided.

16) Are there any geotechnical data or environmental reports available for review? If not, is there any boring log data, sub-grade data, water table depths, ground water depth? No

17) Do the tanks have concrete hold downs, Dead men anchors? If so, are they to be removed or can they be used at the bottom of the excavation prior to back filling?

Based on our records, the tanks have dead-man anchors.

18) Is there any geotechnical testing and oversight required for backfilling and compaction?

Yes (Refer to SOW section 3)

Collection of as many soil samples as needed and analyze for the parameters specified in

PADEP “Short List of Petroleum Products”, Table IV-9, Storage Tank

Program Guidance (2008). Contractor must adhere to all requirements of

PADEP Technical Guidance Number 263-4500-601.

19) Are there any specifications for the backfill material? Refer to question #5 and the SOW

Section 3

20) Are there any restrictions to stockpiling the excavated soils adjacent to the excavations?

The overall excavation area will be large enough to stockpile all spoils near the tank location.

21) Please define what will be required to secure the work areas.

Refer to OSHA standards in regards to cordoning off excavated areas.

22) Can the concrete removed at the Garage location be replaced with asphalt? No

23) Will the monitoring wells located at the PowerStation be abandoned prior to the removal of the tanks? No

24) Has there been leaks or spills associated with the two tank sites? If so, can you provide documentation? No known leaks or spills

25) Are there any reseeding specifications for the restoration at the PowerStation? Yes, (Refer to the SOW, section 3)

26) Since there is limited access at the Power Station, can we temporarily close the road on the south side provided the north side and access to the garage doors are maintained?

Yes

27) Please confirm equipment can remain onsite for the duration of the project if it is locked and secured at the end of each shift. Yes, BOP staff will provide a designated staging area.

28) Can you provide as built drawings for grounding grid at PowerStation building? Refer to

As-Built drawings.