15B51418B00000001_CLAR_SET_ONE_ABV_GRD_STOR_TANK_FCI_SEA.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Administrative Division

Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

March 20, 2018

ATTN: ALL BIDDERS

RE: Clarification Set Number One

Solicitation 15B51418B00000001 FCI Seagoville, Texas Above Ground Storage Tanks

Dear Bidders, In reference to the above solicitation, enclosed are clarifications. These clarifications are for informational purposes only.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (972) 352-4641 or e-mail at dpatton@bop.gov

Sincerely, Douglas V. Patton Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

Enclosure cc: File

SCS, FCI Seagoville COR, FCI Seagoville Facility Manager, FCI Seagoville Regional Facilities Administrator, SCRO

CLARIFICATION SET NUMBER ONE

SOLICITATION NUMBER 15B51418B00000001

ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS

FCI SEAGOVILLE, TEXAS

Question: Dimensions of underground tanks, if known.

The dimensions of the underground tanks are approximately:

25’3” length X 8’1” wide and 8’9 ¼” high. Tanks are placed approximately 2’ apart. SEE

AMENDMENT #3

Question: Distance between piping from new tanks and tie-in point to the existing line.

The distance between new tank to existing boiler room is approximately 100’ – 125’. The distance from new tank to existing generators is approximately 200’-225’. Contractor is required to field verify all measurements as stated in the Statement of Work, section 3.2, Part A, No. 1. SEE

AMENDMENT #3

Question: Technical specs on underground pipe and fittings.

Underground pipe and fittings are made of Ameron Dualoy 3000/LCX ridged fiberglass coaxial piping and fittings. Please field verify. SEE AMENDMENT #3

Question: Location, number and type of underground utilities near the existing underground tanks if known, are drawings available?

Please see attached drawings for utility lines. Contractor is encouraged to located utility lines prior to digging. See Statement of work, section 3.2, Part A. SEE AMENDMENT #3

Question: Dimensions of the concrete pad to be excavated for tank removal?

The dimensions of the concrete pad are approximately 35’X30’X2’ pad.

Contractor is required to field verify all measurements prior to work. SEE AMENDMENT #3

Question: Is there a specified manufacturer/model for the fuel dispensing pumps?

While there is no specified manufacturer or model number for the fuel dispensing pumps, the Contractor shall provide equipment that is fully compliant with the statement of work and compatible with existing equipment. Equipment must be capable of metering fuel being dispensed. SEE AMENDMENT #3

Question: Are there any drawings for the new foundations?

Please follow manufacturer’s specifications for new foundation. SEE AMENDMENT #3

Question: What are the fuel line sizes and material specs?

Underground pipe and fittings are made of Ameron Dualoy 3000/LCX ridged fiberglass coaxial piping and fittings. Please field verify.

See attachment 2 for photos. SEE AMENDMENT #3

Question: Are there drawings for the existing underground lines?

Please see diesel fuel piping plan, attachment 3 and fuel line photos, attachment 2. SEE

AMENDMENT #3

Question: Does the BOP want new diesel and gas pumps?

Please see Statement of Work, Section 2.4, Part B, No.7: Dispensing Equipment, Provide one diesel and one gasoline single hose dispenser at respective tanks. Provide all required hoses, nozzles and fittings as required to make complete and useable. Provide check valves with meters.

CLARIFICATION

Question: Will the new fuel lines interfere with the existing fire water line in the area?

Please see attached drawings for utility lines. Contractor is encouraged to located utility lines prior to digging. See Statement of work, section 3.2, Part A. SEE AMENDMENT #3

Question: What is the depth of the UST’s to be removed?

The depth of the existing UST’s is approximately 12 to 15 feet. This distance does not include soil remediation if required. SEE AMENDMENT #3

Question: Will the contractor be required to design/engineered plans for this project and will the contractor be required to submit plans to permitting agency? (City, County, State Environmental)

The contractor shall provide any cut sheets or line drawings provided by manufacturers of equipment incorporated into this project for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and appropriate regulating agencies. An engineered design is not required for the BOP, however; the contractor shall complete registration and notification procedures for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the installation of any covered components. Information regarding registration and notification can be found online at the following links:

TCEQ Registration

(https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/registration/pst/self_certifying_compliance.html)

TCEQ Notification https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/registration/pst/self_certifying_compliance.html

(https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/registration/pst/ast_ust_notification.html) SEE

AMENDMENT #3

Question: How much fuel is anticipated to be in the existing underground storage tanks at the time of removal? Will a nominal volume be established for bidding purposes?

As stated in installation section (L): The total amount of diesel fuel to be tested is no more than 10,000 gallons and unleaded gasoline shall not exceed 2,000 gallons. CLARIFICATION

Question: What material are the existing underground storage tanks made of, Fiberglass or Steel?

The current UST’s are double wall fiberglass material. SEE AMENDMENT #3

Question: Do the existing underground storage tanks have a manway that is accessible from the surface?

The existing UST’s have manway’s accessible from the surface. SEE AMENDMENT #3

END OF CLARIFICATIONS

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