9-Attachment E 011100 - SCOPE OF WORK (Reading).pdf
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This is a Scope of Work document for the South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) for the replacement of the unleaded fuel tank and oil-water separator system at the Reading Operations Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. The project involves two separate contracts: Contract 1 (Prime/Mechanical) and Contract 2 (Electrical). The work includes demolition of the existing 10,000-gallon underground gasoline storage tank system and 3,000-gallon oil/water separator system, and installation of a new 10,000-gallon UL 2085 Fireguard above-ground storage tank with associated equipment, piping, dispensers, islands, and a new 3,000-gallon flow-through oil/water separator system. The project also encompasses site restoration and paving. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Reading Operations Center. Sealed bids are due electronically via PennBid by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with results to be posted online. The expected downtime for on-site gasoline dispensing is approximately four weeks, while on-site diesel dispensing must remain active throughout construction.
Contractors must be licensed to conduct business in Pennsylvania, possess a minimum of three years of underground and aboveground storage tank experience, and maintain necessary Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection certifications. Electrical contractors must employ a licensed electrician, and all relevant manufacturer certifications for equipment are required. Contractors must submit a General Health and Safety Plan, Fire Suppression Plan, and Spill Prevention and Control Plan at least 15 business days before work commences. All work must comply with Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, PA Code Title 25 Chapter 245, Berks County Conservation District requirements, and City of Reading regulations. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no work permitted on weekends or legal state holidays without prior Owner approval. Vehicle fueling operations cannot be disrupted between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM unless written approval is obtained. The contractor is responsible for all permitting, waste disposal, erosion and sediment control, material testing, and restoration of the work site.
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SECTION 011100 – SUMMARY OF WORK
1.01 SCOPE OF WORK
A. This project involves permitting and construction to replace the gasoline dispensing system and the oil/water separator system at the South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) Reading Operations Facility.
B. This project is divided into two contracts:
1. Contract 1 - Prime/Mechanical
2. Contract 2 – Electrical
C. The electrical permitting and construction work for this project will be performed by the selected Electrical Contractor. The Prime/Mechanical Contractor will be required to coordinate with and oversee the work of the selected Electrical Contractor to ensure complete and operational new systems.
D. Demolition work includes:
1. Removal of the existing 10,000 gallon gasoline underground storage tank system, underground piping and electrical, dispensers, islands and underground sumps.
2. Removal of the existing 3,000 gallon underground flow through oil/water separator system.
E. New work includes:
1. Install of (1) 10,000 gallon UL 2085 Fireguard AST and access stairs/platform; tank top equipment; remote fill; above ground piping and supports; underground piping and sumps; (2) gasoline dispensers, islands and equipment; above ground piping and valves; above and below ground electrical conduit, wiring and supports; tie in to existing electrical panel and emergency shut-off switches; relocated site lighting; new monitoring equipment peripherals and tie in to existing Veeder-Root panel; overfill alarm; tie in to existing CoenCorp Fuel Management System; concrete support pad and bollards. An equipment list has been included on the drawings.
2. Install (1) 3,000 gallon flow through oil/water separator system, limited new underground piping and connections to existing, above ground vent piping, new control panel.
3. Site restoration and paving.
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F. Existing equipment to be reused includes: CoenCorp Fuel Management System; Veeder-Root 450 TLS Console, and electrical power panels.
G. The Contractor will not be required to provide temporary gasoline fueling during construction, but must coordinate and sequence construction to minimize downtime of gasoline dispensing on-site. 4 weeks is the expected downtime for on-site gasoline dispensing.
H. On-site diesel dispensing is to remain active and accessible during construction.
I. All new construction will be in accordance with Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, PA Code Title 25 Chapter 245, the Berks County Conservation District, and the City of Reading. Contractor to determine and implement all stormwater management and erosion and sediment control requirements, in addition to all other permit requirements. All disturbed areas will be restored to pre-construction conditions. All work to occur inside of SCTA’s existing security fence around the property.
1.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The Contractor shall furnish new products, unless specifically directed otherwise by the Owner to reuse an item.
B. The Contractor shall certify upon task completion that all reinstalled or newly installed equipment is fully functional. The Contractor shall, at his expense, be responsible to correct any problems that may have surfaced after his departure as a result of his negligence or improper installation.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the work site to its pre-existing condition following all work.
D. All waste generated during performance of the Work will be the responsibility of the Contactor and must be disposed of off-site in accordance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
E. The Contractor is responsible for implementation of Erosion and Sediment
Control Measures to reduce sedimentation in public stormwater systems. This applies to both excavation activities and material staging areas.
F. Refer to the drawings for standard codes and regulations applicable to this project.
1.03 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
A. The Contractor must be licensed to conduct business in Pennsylvania.
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B. The Contractor shall have experience successfully providing services under recent Fuel System Installation Contracts or Projects which are comparable in size, complexity, and scope of this contract.
C. The Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years of underground storage tank (UST) and aboveground storage tank (AST) experience.
D. The Prime Contractor shall maintain the necessary Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) UST and AST certifications for the work to be performed.
E. The Contractor shall have all relevant manufacturer certifications for equipment
(e.g. underground piping, dispensers, etc.) that will be installed and commissioned under this contract.
1.04 SUBMITTAL OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
A. The selected Contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Owner, that he meets the qualification requirements before a contract award will be awarded. The selected Contractor shall submit certification within five (5) days of notification that they meet the minimum qualifications required for this contract by submitting the following information:
B. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall possess a valid Pennsylvania Contractor’s License to do business in the State of Pennsylvania. Electrical Contractor shall employ a Licensed Electrician.
C. CERTIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall submit all relevant certifications for full-time employees working for the Contractor under this contract. This includes Pennsylvania UST and AST Certifications, Veeder-Root Level 2/3 or 4 Technicians, and all relevant manufacturer certifications (e.g. underground piping, dispensers, etc.).
D. 15 business days prior to the start of work on this Contract, the Contractor shall submit a General Health and Safety Plan, Fire Suppression Plan, and Spill Prevention and Control Plan to the Owner for review. The preparation of these documents shall not be measured for payment, but will be incidental to other pertinent items specified in the Contract. The submittals shall include the following:
1. General Health and Safety Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a general Health and Safety Plan prepared in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.65.
2. Fire Suppression Plan: The Contractor shall have a fire suppression plan and procedures in place in the event that a fire is encountered during the Work. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel participating in construction activities are aware of this plan and are prepared to execute
Section 011100 – Summary of Work 4 of 6 the fire suppression plan if necessary. The Contractor shall provide the equipment necessary to execute the fire suppression plan in the event that a fire is encountered.
3. Spill Prevention and Control Plan: The Contractor shall have a spill prevention and control plan and procedures in place in the event that a spill is encountered during work. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel participating in construction activities are aware of this plan and are prepared to execute the spill control plan if necessary. The Contractor shall provide the equipment necessary to execute the spill control plan in the event that a spill is encountered.
1.05 WORKING HOURS
A. Except for emergency service, all work will be performed between the hours of 7:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday, no work will be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or Legal State Holidays without prior approval by the Owner.
B. Vehicle fueling operations shall not be disrupted between the hours of 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, unless approval is provided by the Owner in writing.
1.06 COORDINATION OF WORK
A. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating all work performed under this contract. This includes coordination with facility personnel to gain access to facilities and/or equipment, rescheduling of canceled or postponed work, and scheduling with subcontractors, inspectors, testers, and Owner representatives.
B. Contractor will be required to coordinate with and oversee the work of the selected electrical contractor to ensure construction is completed in accordance with final design and permit requirements, and that all systems are operational and functioning as intended at the completion of the project.
1.07 MATERIAL TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting required field and laboratory testing on materials installed as part of these projects. Examples include but are not limited to: concrete testing, density testing and compaction testing.
Results to be submitted to the Owner or representative within two (2) business days of receipt.
1.08 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
A. The Owner or his representative will inspect all work performed and be the final judge in determining if the work has been performed correctly and completely.
All unsatisfactory findings shall be corrected within a 48 hour period. The
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Owner will consider justifiable requests for additional time, if the request is made in writing.
1.09 QUALITY CONTROL
A. The Contractor shall provide all requested submittals to the Owner for review and approval.
B. At the discretion of the Owner, work may be monitored, observed, and documented in the field by the Owner or his representative(s) to ensure that the work is completed in accordance with the general standards and provisions provided herein.
C. Contractor shall provide storage of all materials in a dry, clean, and undamaged condition.
D. Contractor shall ensure that the existing petroleum product distribution system or any equipment and parts associated with it are protected from damage during performance of the work. Likewise, the Contractor shall ensure that the Owner’s property not included in the work associated with this contract, is protected from damage from the Contractor’s work.
1.10 PERMITTING
A. Contractor shall notify all State, County and Local agencies with enough advanced notice to acquire permits and to coordinate inspections. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine which agencies must be contacted.
1.11 ADHERENCE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A. The Contractor will be solely responsible for the development and implementation of the Health and Safety Plan (HASP), as specified elsewhere in the contract documents.
B. In the absence of clear direction within the HASP, the Contractors shall follow the applicable OSHA standards.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following as it pertains to their employees, subcontractors, and visitors:
1. Compliance with all applicable safety standards as they pertain to the
Work.
2. Compliance with all applicable sections of the HASP.
3. Providing adequate personnel protective equipment, including decontamination and replacement of such equipment.
4. Any and all medical monitoring and/or surveillance.
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D. During performance of work under this contract, the Contractor may be required to enter a confined space. Under such circumstances, the Contractor shall follow all OSHA requirements, and the Contractor shall ensure that workers have been provided the necessary training as required under 29 CFR 1926.21.
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