SF30 Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

March 15, 2024

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR#11835892

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

Department of State American Embassy Contracts Office – AM8 2 avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19FR6324R0002

X

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11) January 29, 2024

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[X] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [] is extended until [X] is not extended Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning ____1__ copies of the amendment;(b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers.

FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b)

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not, [ ] is required to sign this document and return ___ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a) modify the specifications and diagrams 1 to 3 in the scope of work as shown in the revised pages 2 to 18 attached.

b) add one requirement in Section L3- Offerors qualifications as shown in the revised pages 19 to 21, attached.

c) update the pricing schedule as shown in the revised page 22 attached.

The closing date for receipt of offers remains unchanged on March 29, 2024 at at 16:00 hrs local time.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Prashant R. Hemady

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 Standard Form 30 (revised 10/83) Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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SPECIFICATION REVISIONS- Pages 1 to 20 of the Attachment 1- Scope of work

I. INTRODUCTION

The Contractor shall provide the necessary services as defined in this SOW to reline three underground fuel storage tanks (USTs) located at the U.S Embassy in Paris, France. The relining of the tanks shall provide a double walled/skin inside the tanks. The Contractor shall also install an inventory control and leak detection system for the three relined tanks. The contractor shall follow the US ACE EM-385 requirements for confined space entry as defined in paragraph III (Chapter 34).

A site visit to document the site conditions will be conducted.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

There are three existing single walled/skinned steel underground fuel storage tanks. A resin liner (no additional information available) was applied inside these tanks around 1977.

Tank 1 – 20,000 liters capacity (72-inch diameter; 23 feet 8 inches length (approximately

16,000 diesel inside tank) Tank 2 – 20,000 liters capacity (72-inch diameter; 23 feet 8 inches length (approximately

19,000 diesel inside tank) Tank 3 – 20,000 liters capacity (dimensions not available; approximately 14,300 liters diesel inside tank)

2.1. UST refurbishment/relining work

The refurbishment of the three (3) UST’s shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

2.1.1 Site and tank preparation – CLIN0001-CLIN0002

The Contractor shall:

a. Fence off the working area to prevent any unauthorized personnel from entering the working areas.

b. Shut off all electrical current going into the tanks or in proximity to the working area.

c. Place personal safety equipment (including fire protection equipment) readily available around the working area.

d. Empty out the USTs. Diesel fuel shall be transferred from one diesel UST to another. Any excess fuel shall be stored offsite.

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e. Before fuel is returned to the USTs, it shall be filtered. The contractor shall use their own filtration device or use the Embassy’s RCI Technologies Fuel Filtration unit (PFPU-3; S/N 22- 7972). If using the RCI Technologies unit, the contractor shall supply their own filters.

f. The contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all sludge/waste in the tanks according to French regulations. A proper disposal certificate shall be provided to the COR

2.1.2. Opening of the tank manholes- CLIN0001

a. Upon opening of the manholes and prior to any work being performed, the surrounding air quality shall be tested for two parameters:

percentage % of lower explosive limit (LEL) and oxygen content.

Before any authorized personnel is cleared to commence work, the LEL must be less than 20% and the oxygen content inside the tank must not be +/- 0.5 % of that of the ambient air.

b. An industrial ventilator shall be connected to ensure that the working area is receiving fresh air continually and during the duration of all field activities.

2.1.3. Degassing and cleaning of the tanks- CLIN0001

a. An industrial ventilator shall be connected and dropped into the tanks. The Contractor shall ensure that the % LEL inside the tanks is also less than 20%.

b. Once most of the fuel and sludge has been removed and the LEL is still under 20%, authorized personnel (confined spaced trained only) shall be allowed to enter the tanks cavity to continue cleaning.

c. All personnel that enter the tanks cavity must wear Level B Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and be supplied with air via a respirator at all times.

2.1.4. Examination and preparation of the tank surface for coating/lining- CLIN0003

a. The contractor shall visually inspect the inside of the tanks to determine the areas with the most wear and locate any possible leaks.

b. Areas that showed significant wall thickness reduction and corners/wedges shall be repaired.

c. The contractor shall prepare the inside of the tanks in accordance with the tank lining materials specifications shown in quality requirements in 2.7 page 6 and 7.

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2.1.5. Relining the inside of the tanks- CLIN0004

The Contractor shall:

a. Coat the entire inside of tanks with primer as per quality requirements in 2.7 page 6 and 7.

b. Apply 2 layers of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) mat/sheet with polyester based resin.

c. Coat the entire tank with another polyester based resin. This will provide the double walled interior lining of the tank.

d. Once all the layers have cured/dried, inspect and test the tanks for uniform thickness and leaks.

e. Document all before, during and after conditions of each tank during the process (including photos) and submit a report for the record.

2.2. Piping – CLIN00005

The contractor shall install new piping to connect the supply and return from Tank 2 to the supply and return line for Tank 3. The new line shall have shutoff valves so the supply and return lines can be isolated for either Tank 2 or Tank 3. This piping shall be used for temporary fuel backup during Phase 1 of the project. And this piping shall remain in place permanently.

2.3. Fuel Lines test – CLIN0006

All fuel supply/return lines shall be pressure tested by the contractor to ensure that they are not leaking. The contractor shall propose the method for pressure testing. Pressure testing of the supply/return lines may have to be done after all the fuel has been removed from the tanks.

A report shall be made on the results of these tests. If any leaks are observed, they shall be reported to the COR, and a separate quote for repair shall be provided. A separate purchase order shall be issued for this repair.

2.4. Manhole Covers- CLIN0007

The contractor shall provide all new watertight fiberglass reinforced plastic manhole covers for the tanks (OPW or equivalent). The tank cover shall be H-20 rated.

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2.5. Inventory control and leak detection monitoring system- CLIN0008

The contractor shall install an electronic tank inventory control and leak detection monitoring systems for all three USTs as per quality requirements in 2.7 page 6 and 7.

The inventory control system shall show the fuel level in the tanks, including high fuel level and low fuel alarms.

The leak detection monitoring system shall activate an audible and visual alarm in the event there is tank leak test failure in the interstitial space.

The inventory control and leak detection systems shall be mounted inside the basement boiler room wall per the direction of the COR. The contractor shall submit the plans and all manufacturer specifications regarding the proposed electronic inventory control and the leak detection monitoring for approval prior to the start of the project.

2.6. Detailed work phases:

2.6.1 The work shall be carried out in two phases.

a- The first phase of work shall be carried out on the generator A.Com tank (Tank 3) and the Chancery tank (Tank 1) on the neighboring dividing wall.

The work area shall be secured by "Ville de Paris" type barriers or equivalent, to ensure permanent access to the yellow door of the mailroom. (See picture 1 or equal).

Site safety barriers will be installed between the metal chancery tank filling box and the A.com tank piping.

(See Diagram 1) b- The second phase of work shall be carried out on the second tank of the chancery on the mail room side (Tank 2).

The work area will be secured by "Ville de Paris" type barriers or equivalent, to ensure permanent access to the yellow door of the mailroom. (See picture 1 or equal).

Security barriers will be installed between the badge reader on the yellow door and the entrance to the storage area. (See diagram 2).

2.6.2 Installation of fuel gauges and leak detection systems- CLIN0008 a- The fuel gauges and leak detectors shall be installed on the wall in the boiler room. The contractor can use the existing underground conduit for the wiring of the fuel inventory control and leak detection units. All underground wiring shall be in an underground PVC conduit. If new conduit is required, it shall be a minimum of 40mm PVC.

Note: The technical documentation for the gauges and leak detection system shall be given to the project's COR for validation prior installation.

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The contractor shall supply and install one circuit breaker per 10-ampere power line.

It shall run from the electrical box in the boiler room to the wall where the equipment will be installed. (See diagram 3).

2.6.3- Site restoration- CLIN0009

Between phase one and phase two, metal plates shall be laid on the ground to allow safe passage of pedestrians.

A gutter shall be installed next to the mail room to facilitate passage between the tanks and the boiler room.

At the end of the work, all possible affected areas shall be completely restored (masonry, painting, finish, etc.)

in order to regain their initial condition.

2.7 Quality assurance and safety- CLIN0010

Prior to ordering any equipment or material, the Contractor shall provide the following for submittals for review and approval:

1. Tank linking material product information and application guidelines

2. Tank Primer material product information and application guidelines

3. Electronic tank fuel inventory and leak control system, Pneumercator TMS4000 OR EQUAL item.

Contractor shall provide product information, model information, and site-specific wiring diagrams/shop drawings. The contractor shall provide Operations and Maintenance information as a close out submittal.

Note: Pneumercator TMS4000 is a fuel monitoring management system allowing for leak detection and fuel level monitoring. It is composed of automatic tank gauge, sensors, an inventory control console and a web-enabled management software interface permitting static in-tank Leak detection (SLD). The system shall deliver accurate information with streamlined inventory and compliance reporting.

4. Vacuum type leak detection system, model Inpro DDP-25 OR EQUAL.

Note: Inpro DDP-25 is a vacuum type leak detector according to EN13160 for safe fuel monitoring of double-walled and single walled tank with inner lining.

5. Confined space entry plan compliant with contract documents and SHEM requirements.

Other Quality Control required submissions:

6. Fuel line pressure test results (prior to tank work commencing)

7. Report for each tank for before, during, after conditions. (after completion of work)

8. Final test and commissioning results for the UST and fuel management /leak-detection system, indicating compliance with the manufacturers and industry standards.

9. As-builts for wiring and piping changes.

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The Contractor shall provide, as a deliverable, an appropriate Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). The plan shall include checklists of duties to be carried out and a plan to carry out inspections to determine whether the various services are being performed according to the contract. The Contractor shall provide copies of the inspection reports.

The Contractor shall implement an effective program of safety, inspections, testing, administration, management, reporting, recordkeeping, and other tasks necessary to verify compliance with the requirements of the contract plans and specifications. The Contractor's site superintendent shall be responsible for managing the quality control program at the site.

The contractor shall submit a confined space entry and safety plan for approval prior to the start of work. No confined space entry shall be permitted without the approval of the entry and safety plan.

The Contractor shall provide a project specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) describing how safety for all project personnel will be executed throughout the project. The APP must focus on confined spaces and gaseous environments.

The Contractor shall collect and improve promptly any shortcomings and substandard conditions noted during inspections. The Contractor shall immediately bring any conditions beyond the responsibility of the Contractor that affect or delay field activities to the immediate attention of the COR.

2.8 Inspection

The USG shall perform regular inspections on the services being performed and the supplies furnished to determine whether work is being performed in a safe and satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards. The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract.

2.9 Final systems tests- CLIN0011

Final tests shall be conducted on all newly refurbished USTs, the inventory control and leak detection system at the completion of the work to ensure that the new system meets all manufacturer requirements and specifications. The day tanks and the generators shall be started to ensure that piping and the refurbished USTs are in proper working order.

2.10 Training- CLIN0012

The Contractor shall provide training to a maximum of ten (10) U.S. Embassy personnel to familiarize them with all the components of the new UST system, especially the inventory control and leak detection system.

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2.11 Project closeout

When all site work is complete, the contractor's site superintendent shall review all activities and walk the project area with the COR to ensure that the Embassy is satisfied, and all work items are acceptable. If any items are not completed, they shall be addressed and completed immediately.

The contractor shall ensure that, upon demobilization, the site is left in a clean and orderly appearance equal to or better than prior to start of work. All site restoration conditions shall be restored to match existing conditions.

The contractor shall compile record documents as the work progresses and maintain a copy of these documents as part of the quality control program. At the conclusion of the work, the contractor shall submit closure documentation and provide warranties, product data, and operation and maintenance manuals for all installed equipment.

2.12- Project delivery schedule

The contractor shall complete the work within 60 working days of on-site commencement.

2.13- Contractor Requirements

To perform this contract, the Contractor shall benefit a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in relining steel underground fuel tanks.

The Contractor shall have the 2 following certifications or equivalent:

- LNE (“Laboratoire National de métrologie et d’Essais’’) certificate for tanks transformation

- COFRAC (‘’Comité Français d’Accreditation’’) certificate for sealed inspection and leak detection

Contractor employees working on site for this contract shall have the CATEC (‘’certificat d’aptitude au travail en espaces confines”) certificate or equivalent, to be authorized to work in confined spaces.

III. CONTRACT SPECIFIC CLAUSES AND REFERENCES

15 FAM 955 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS (CT: OBO-43; 02-28-2014)

For new construction or major renovations and alterations of existing structures at posts abroad, the Department of State will adhere to the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and with host-country standards as necessary.

https://fam.a.state.sbu/FAM/ExternalLink/famLinkPopUp.aspx?type=9&volume=All&url=https://www.usace.army.mil/

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US ACE EM-385 requirements for confined space entry. (Chapter 34).

34.A.01 Confined Spaces – Non-Marine Facilities. Confined space (CS) work performed in permanent, fixed facilities and/or performed on construction sites shall be performed in accordance with this Section, 29 CFR

1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1. This section does not regulate underground construction work (tunneling) as a confined space. > See Section 26.

34.A.02 USACE-conducted CS work activities on or in a watercraft or vessel of any kind and/or associated with vessel repair and maintenance operations are covered in Section 34.B.

34.A.03 The definitions for CS that are applicable to all CSs, during operations, maintenance and construction are listed in Appendix Q, Definitions.

34.A.04 Confined Space Identification. Facilities and job sites shall assign a Safety Supervisor or Confined Space Competent Person (CSCP) to identify all CSs and determine entry rules and requirements. > See Figure 34-1.

a. On USACE facilities, all fixed permit-required CS (PRCS) shall be labeled as a PRCS. With the approval of the local Safety Office (SOHO), the CSCP may exclude from labeling those confined spaces that pose little or no hazard, (i.e., a navigation lock), but meet the strict definition of a permit-required confined space (PRCS).

b. On construction sites and/or during O&M activities, all fixed PRCS shall be labeled as a danger. PRCS that are created as part of construction work shall be labeled and have a barrier to restrict entry. All Non Permit- Required Confined Spaces (NPRCS) created as part of construction and/or O&M activities are not required to be labeled.

c. If activities in a NPRCS (i.e., welding), create or have a potential to create a hazardous atmosphere, that space shall be declared a PRCS.

d. All previously identified CSs shall be identified in writing to any contract personnel prior to the beginning of work if they are required to enter and/or work in this area.

(1) The contract documents shall list any known hazards and controls in the CS.

(2) If it is known that work to be conducted inside a CS would create a possible hazardous atmosphere, the contractor shall be notified prior to beginning work and shall be required to follow the requirements for PRCS.

(3) All entry into an identified or contractor-created PRCS shall be coordinated with the GDA and site security or emergency personnel before each entry.

e. For work conducted on military installations, the CSCP or designer shall coordinate with the installation CS program manager/team to identify all CSs and determine any specific installation requirements for entry.

34.A.05 Confined Space Entry (CSE) Procedures.

a. PRCS Entry Procedures. Entry into PRCSs shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.146.

b. NPRCS Entry Procedures:

(1) There are no entry requirements if the space does not contain or have the ability to contain an atmospheric hazard capable of causing death or physical harm.

(2) If a NPRCS has an environment being controlled by permanent ventilation system and/or has an isolation barrier, then entry requires: continual air monitoring; the use of audible/visual alarms for failure of the ventilation system or isolation barrier; and training for the employees in visual contact with the CS and those working in the CS on the proper rescue procedures to be used shall be required.

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The alarm shall be capable of notifying both the entrants and rescue personnel. This shall be documented and written in the CSE Plan.

c. PRCS Permit. The CSCP shall complete or review and sign the completed PRCS permit (see Form 34-1 for non-mandatory example) and shall be responsible for enforcing the use of PRCS permits for entry into all PRCSs at the facility/site.

d. At the end of the work task where a PRCS was entered, there shall be an after action review by all parties on procedures used and if improvement can be gained. For USACE operations, this review should include safety personnel for the site, and any security or emergency responders. For contract operations, this review should include GDA and any security or emergency responders on site.

34.A.06 CSCP/Safety Supervisor Responsibilities.

a. Identification and Labeling. The CSCP shall identify and label all PRCSs as noted in Section 34.A.04.b.

b. The CSCP shall develop and implement an activity/site-specific Confined Space program. The program shall contain and adequately address the CS program elements of 29 CFR 1910.146 and those defined in this section.

c. It is the responsibility of the site supervisor or project manager to ensure all entries into a CS are completed in a safe and protective manner. The procedures shall be documented in a CS program which is part of the APP or Project Safety and Health Plan.

d. Coordination with local emergency responders. The CSCP shall coordinate with local emergency responders to determine if they are capable of a timely (5 minutes) rescue from the specific CS. If the local emergency responders do not have the appropriate rescue capability, the rescue capability should be developed on-site.

e. Review CS program and all past entries annually.

34.A.07 CS Program Elements. The CS program shall address each of the following elements with facility-/site-specific detail:

a. Identification and Labeling. Describe the process for identifying a work area as a CS and rationale used for classifying the type of CSs. Describe labeling and enforcement procedures that will assure personnel do not enter CSs in an unauthorized fashion;

b. CS hazard identification. Describe the hazards in the CS and all potential hazards that may be created by potential work in the CS, any permanent air monitoring, physical isolation identification, or permanent ventilation;

c. Safe CSE conditions. Describe the practices and procedures that will be followed to assure that CSs will be entered safely. Procedures and practices shall include but are not limited to the following:

(1) NPRCSs. Describe any monitoring and employee training that will assure non-permit conditions are maintained and that employees entering the NPRCS understand how to maintain a safe working environment while working in it. Describe the potential atmospheric and/or physical hazards that are present in the CS and the necessary controls for these hazards, necessary training requirements of entrants and workers within visual contact.

(2) PRCSs. At a minimum, describe how each of the elements below will be enforced at each PRCS:

(a) Entry permit (See Form 34-1 34-2 for example) completion, review, processes, signature authority, and maintenance procedures for all PRCS. The entry supervisor or manager shall be required to sign all permits daily before entry;

(b) Acceptable entry conditions;

(c) Observation by the authorized entrant of monitoring or testing in PRCSs;

(d) Isolation and/or any alarms for physical hazards or atmospheric hazards of the PRCSs;

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(e) Purging, inerting, flushing or ventilating the PRCS as necessary to eliminate or control atmospheric hazards;

(f) Installation of barriers to protect entrants from external hazards;

(g) Monitoring requirements and procedures used to verify that acceptable entry conditions are maintained for the duration of the authorized entry;

d. Equipment (and equipment maintenance procedures) to be used for CSE at the facility/site. All equipment shall be calibrated and functionally tested before each entry in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Equipment shall include the following at a minimum:

(1) Appropriate atmospheric testing and monitoring equipment necessary to assure safe entry and that safe entry conditions are maintained;

(2) Ventilation equipment to assure maintenance of safe entry conditions;

(3) Communication equipment for constant contact between the attendant and the entrants and means of communication to the emergency personnel;

(4) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary in the event that engineering controls and work practices do not adequately protect entrants;

(5) Lighting equipment for entry;

(6) Barriers and shields to keep unauthorized entrants out of the CS during entry;

(7) Ladders or other equipment necessary for entrant access and egress;

(8) Rescue and emergency equipment needed to remove entrants in the event of an emergency.

Particular emphasis shall be placed on the use and implementation of appropriate self-rescue procedures and equipment;

(9) Any other equipment necessary for safe entry into or rescue from CSs;

e. Procedures for evaluating PRCS conditions when entry is conducted. Address each of the following in facility/site-specific detail:

(1) Atmosphere conditions required to be maintained during entry to ensure safe entry; (2) At a minimum, test the PRCS atmosphere for the following in the order specified:

(a) Oxygen (before and continual while entrant is in the PRCS);

(b) Combustible gases and vapors; and

(c) Toxic gases and vapors.

f. Policies and procedures to assure that at least one attendant is immediately available outside the PRCS during entry operations to monitor the conditions of the space, to communicate with entrants, and to respond to emergencies;

g. Designate by name, personnel at the facility/site with active roles in CSE and their responsibilities for PRCS entry. All permits shall be signed by each employee entering the CS, the CSCP, attendant and a responsible entry supervisor;

h. Document procedures and agreements with local emergency responders for notifying emergency services of a pending entry and summoning rescue and emergency services for rescuing PRCS entrants;

i. Document a facility/site procedure for preparing, issuing, using and canceling PRCS entry permits;

j. Document procedures for coordinating with employees from outside organizations who will be participating in PRCS entry. The coordination shall include the type of CS, the known hazards, safety procedures, PPE and debrief following the entry;

k. Document procedures for concluding an entry after entry operations have been completed;

l. Develop procedures for reviewing PRCS entries and documenting lessons learned from them; and

m. Establish a policy to review cancelled, expired or revoked permits to modify the PRCS entry procedures annually.

n. Establish a policy to review the CS program annually.

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34.A.08 Employee Training. All employees entering PRCS or NPRCS, authorized attendants, supervisors and managers, and workers within visual contact of the CS shall be trained to understand the requirements of the facility/site-specific CSE Program and procedures and emergency retrieval procedures.

a. Initial CS training. All entrants, authorized attendants, and supervisor or managers shall receive an initial CS training course that includes hands-on practical exercise with all the equipment; rescue exercise; and completing the CS permit. The training shall include, as a minimum: the roles and responsibilities in conducting an entry; specialized training on the use, calibration, and maintenance of monitoring, communications, and retrieval equipment; the hazards of the entry and the control of the hazards of the entry.

b. Before each activity requiring entry into a CS, the entrant, authorized attendants, supervisor/managers, and workers in close proximity, shall review the entry procedures, the use of the air monitoring, PPE, and retrieval equipment. Emergency responders shall be invited to the training review. If it has been over a year since the initial training, a rescue exercise shall be part of the training review.

c. Training shall be documented and include a roster of those attending and topics discussed.

34.A.09 Rescue and Emergency Services. The CSCP shall develop or establish rescue and emergency services for PRCS entry. Emergency responders shall be notified of the training and at least annually, or immediately prior to each entry, shall have participated in an emergency response drill for retrieval of an employee or dummy from the CSs.

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FIGURE 34-1

Confined Space Identification Flow Chart

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General Diagram

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Picture 1

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This picture is for illustration only.

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REVISIONS OF THE SECTION L- INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO

OFFERORS OR QUOTERS – PAGES 75 TO 77 OF THE RFP

L.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS

Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work described in this solicitation. At a minimum, each Offeror must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be able to understand written and spoken English;

(2) Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in France, or an established subcontractor with a permanent address in France, or a proof of its ability to perform work in France.

(3) The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number.

(4) Be able to demonstrate prior construction experience in similar refurbishment steel underground tanks projects with suitable references for company and Project manager;

(5) List of clients over the past five (5) years, demonstrating prior experience in refurbishing steel underground tanks with relevant past performance information and references (provide dates of contracts, places of performance, value of contracts, contact names, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses). If the offeror has not performed comparable services in France, then the offeror shall provide its international experience. Offerors are advised that the past performance information requested above may be discussed with the client’s contact person. In addition, the client’s contact person may be asked to comment on the offeror’s:

Quality of services provided under the contract;

Compliance with contract terms and conditions;

Effectiveness of management;

Willingness to cooperate with and assist the customer in routine matters, and when confronted by unexpected difficulties; and Business integrity / business conduct. The Government will use past performance information primarily to assess an offeror’s capability to meet the solicitation performance requirements, including the relevance and successful performance of the offeror’s work experience. The Government may also use this data to evaluate the credibility of the offeror’s proposal. In addition, the Contracting Officer may use past performance information in making a determination of responsibility.

(6) Evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work;

(7) The offeror shall address its plan to obtain all licenses and permits required by local law (see DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section 2). If offeror already possesses the locally required licenses and permits, a copy shall be provided. This shall include a copy of the tax regularity certificate (“URSAFF”).

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(8) The offeror’s strategic plan for the refurbishment of three (3) fuel tanks, to include but not limited to:

(a) A work plan taking into account all work elements in Attachment 1- Scope of services.

(b) Data sheet of all proposed products. If the offeror proposed an “OR EQUAL” to the brand name cited in the specification, the Contractor shall provide detailed specifications of the proposed products showing how they meet the brand name or equal requirements.

(c) Identify types and quantities of equipment, supplies and materials required for performance of services under this contract. Identify if the offeror already possesses the listed items and their condition for suitability and if not already possessed or inadequate for use how and when the items will be obtained;

(d) Plan of ensuring quality of services including but not limited to contract administration and oversight; and

(e) A health and safety anticipated plan (“PPSP- plan particulier de Sécurité et de protection de la santé »)

(f) A confined space entry plan and procedure

(g) A copy of the certificate of insurance

(h) A copy of the selected employees CATEC certificate or equal

(i) A copy of the certificate LNE for tanks transformation or equal

(j) A copy of the certificate COFRAC for sealed inspection and leak detection or equal

(9) The Offeror subcontracting plan - If a subcontractor(s) is to be used, the Contractor shall provide a complete sub-contracting plan including, but not limited to:

1) Sub-contractor qualifications as required in section L.3 (1; 2; 4; 6; 7) including:

evidence of an established business, prior similar experience in fuel tank refurbishment, evidence of financial and personnel resources, Licenses and permits required by French law and tax regularity certificate.

2) Evidence of an existing partnership with the sub-contractor(s) for a minimum of three (3) years

3) Past performance demonstrating a good business relationship with the sub-contractor(s), including payment of the subcontractor(s) in due time.

4) Past performance of the subcontractor(s) over the past five (5) years in providing relining steel underground tanks construction services similar to this contract as required in section L.3.5.

5) Sub-contractor management information as required in section L.3.8 - b to j

(10) Have no adverse criminal record; and

(11) Have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States.

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L.4 REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS

Each Offeror is responsible for:

(1) Obtaining a complete set of contract drawings and specifications;

(2) Thoroughly reviewing such documents and understanding their requirements;

(3) Visiting the project site and becoming familiar with all working conditions, local laws and regulations; and

(4) Determining that all materials, equipment and labor required for the work are available.

Any ambiguity in the solicitation, including specifications and contract drawings, must be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer. Any prospective Offeror who requires a clarification, explanation or interpretation of the contract requirements must make a request to the Contracting Officer not less than ten working days before the closing date of the solicitation. Offerors may rely ONLY upon written interpretations by the Contracting Officer.

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REVISIONS OF THE PRICING SCHEDULE IN SECTION B- PAGE 3 OF THE RFP

CLIN SERVICE QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE IN

EUROS (€)

Excluding VAT

TOTAL PRICE IN

EUROS (€) Excluding

VAT

0001 Site and tanks preparation and cleaning 1 All

Disposal of the residual sludge and mud with certificate as described in 2.1.1.f of the scope of services

1 All

0003 Examination, repair and preparation of the tank surface for coating / lining 3 Each

0004 Relining the inside of the tank 3 Each 0005 Piping supply and installation 1 All 0006 Pressure test of all fuel lines 1 All

0007 Supply and installation of new manhole covers 3 Each

0008 Supply and installation of Inventory control and leak detection monitoring system 3 Each

0009 Site restauration 1 All

0010 Quality control and safety reports deliverable 1 All

0011 Final tests and Commissioning 1 All 0012 Training up to 10 people 1 All

Total Price in Euros (€) Excluding VAT

20% VAT

Total Price in Euros (€) Including VAT