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Fuel Tank Maintenance Federal contract opportunity
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36C25618Q9754
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Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE

OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, 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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

D. OTHER

BY

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) None Department of Veterans Affairs Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS 1555 Poydras Street New Orleans

LA

70112 Department of Veterans Affairs Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS 1555 Poydras Street New Orleans

LA

70112 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25618Q9754 07-24-2018

X x x

See the continuation sheet for vendor question responses.

CONTINUATION PAGE

Questions and Answer Form

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Reference
Question
Answer
2.
Site Visit
Is the fuel directly transferable between tanks? In other words, is your system capable of completely emptying one tank by pumping the fuel it contains into the other 5 tanks?
Yes, it can be done. However, we keep all our tanks at least 60% full always.

3.

Site Visit
How often do these tanks get refilled, and how much does each tank consume in an average month?
At least once a year. That depend on the operation of generators and boiler.

4.

Site Visit
What type/grade of diesel fuel is being stored in these tanks?
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. GN MRLM #2D (S-15PPM).
5.
Site Visit
If fuel were to be transferred to a vacuum or pump truck for temporary storage, can this vehicle be held on site in a safe location?
If space is available.
6.
Site Visit
The day tanks are not mentioned in the solicitation, but they were shown during the site visit. Should the day tanks be included/added to the scope of work?
The day tank is a part of the fuel oil system. It is included in the scope of work.
7.
Site Visit
Does the VA have a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan? If so, can the VA please provide a copy?
Yes, the VA has a SPCC plan. Copy will be sent.
8.
Site Visit
Will the VA provide a technician to operate any pump or controls as needed during maintenance operations?
Yes.
9.
Site Visit
Will the direct lines to each tank be empty and free of fuel prior to fuel cleaning or other maintenance? Specifically, the fuel lines from the filling station to the storage tank, and the fuel lines from the storage tank to the day tanks?
Any fuel maintenance and cleaning will be the responsibility of the contractor to be empty.
10.
PWS Pg. 1 –

1.1 General Scope – Part 1

The solicitation mentions a tank capacity of 6,000 gallons of unleaded fuel, and 168,000 gallons of diesel fuel. This contradicts other aspects of the solicitation and our on-site observations. Can you please clarify?
There is no gasoline tank on this campus.
11.
PWS
There are several mentions of underground storage tanks in the solicitation, but the tanks in question are all above ground. Can you please verify that all tanks are above ground?
There are no underground tanks at this campus.
12.
PWS
Several maintenance and testing services mentioned in this solicitation are traditionally for underground storage tanks, and not applicable to the above ground tanks on site.

This includes the following:

· Corrosion Protection

· Line tightness test

· Tank tightness test

· Class B Operators

Can you please confirm that this solicitation is only to include testing required for above ground tanks?

This service is not required on above ground tank.

13.
PWS
Can the VA please confirm the frequency required for the following scheduled work:

· Fuel Cleaning

· Fuel Testing

· Preventative Maintenance Fuel Cleaning Annually Fuel testing Quarterly Preventative Maintenance, see manufactures recommendation for schedule.

14.
PWS Pg. 3 –

Hours of Work – Part 7 From Solicitation:

“All parts, filters, or items needed to maintain underground and aboveground storage tanks operations are included in this contract”

This statement implies that the contractor will be responsible for any and all materials that are required for the fuel supply and storage system at this facility. This would potentially include all parts necessary for a complete rebuild.

If this is the intention of the VA, the cost for contingency will significant increase on this project. Please confirm that this is the VA’s intention?

The contractor is responsible for all parts and supplies not to exceed 10,000.00. parts and supplies exceeding $10,000.00 dollars will be paid for by the VAMC.

15.
PWS Pg. 6 –

B Unscheduled Maintenance – Parts 2 & 3 From Solicitation:

“2) All parts and labor, to include tools needed for work, shall be provided by the contractor and covered under the contract. Any parts removed due to replacement under the contract shall become the property of the contractor.

3) Contractor shall maintain a full spare parts inventory for repairs and service that could be needed for the unit being maintained.”

These statements imply that the contractor will be responsible for any and all materials that are required for the fuel supply and storage system at this facility. This would potentially include all parts necessary for a complete rebuild.

If this is the intention of the VA, the cost for contingency will significant increase on this project. Please confirm that this is the VA’s intention?

The contractor is responsible for all parts and supplies not to exceed 10,000.00. parts and supplies exceeding $10,000.00 dollars will be paid for by the VAMC.

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Reference
Question
Answer
1.
36C25618Q9618
The bid lists a 6000 gal unleaded gasoline tank. I did not see this during the walk through. Is this a tank we are responsible to bid on?
THERE IS NO UNLEADED GASOLINE TANKS ON THIS STATION.
2.
36C25618Q9618
The filtration system was shown during the walk through – do you want the bid to include changing the filters?

Frequency? (Annually?)

The filtration system is part of the fuel system. The filters change will be per Manufactory recommendation. A differential of pressure 25 psi or one year.

3.
36C25618Q9618
This contract is states-

requiring 3 years Certificate training from the manufacturer? Is a certificate of Training From the Manufacturer required?

manufacturer?

VA is requiring 3 years training from the Manufacture.

Training does not have to be from the Manufacture.

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