A.03 O2scope22 RBR_DRAFT.pdf

DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT

1. SCOPE OF WORK. The work to be performed under this contract consists of supplying liquid oxygen, as described in paragraph 2 below, to the Richard B.

Russell Dam and Lake Project. The period of this requirement is May 10, 2022 thru December 15, 2022.

2. LIQUID OXYGEN. The contractor shall furnish liquid oxygen as specified below.

a. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The daily liquid oxygen requirement will gradually increase from approximately fifteen (15) tons/day in early summer to a maximum of approximately one hundred (100) tons/day in late summer or early fall. The demand then gradually decreases through late fall until the system is shut down in November. The peak demand period will last between three (3) to six (6) weeks. During the peak demand, periodic daily “around the clock” deliveries, seven (7) days per week will be required. Bulk liquid oxygen shall comply with Compressed Gas Association (CGA) guidelines and shall be at least 99.5% oxygen.

b. BASE REQUIREMENT. The contractor shall furnish up to 6,000 tons of liquid oxygen from May 10, 2022 thru December 15, 2022 as described in 2.a.above

c. OPTION 1. The contractor shall furnish an additional 1,000 tons of liquid oxygen anytime between July 1, 2022 and December 15, 2022 as described in 2.a.above.

d. OPTION 2. The contractor shall furnish an additional 1,000 tons of liquid oxygen anytime between July 1, 2022 and December 15, 2022 as described in 2.a.above.

3. DELIVERY SCHEDULE. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will advise the contractor in writing of the rate at which oxygen is being injected into the lake and of any change in this rate. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the storage tanks are kept at a sufficient level to support uninterrupted system operation and to prevent system pressure drops. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the storage tanks are filled at a rate that does not cause shutdown of the system due to high pressure. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to ensure proper operation of the valves when filling storage tanks. Storage facilities consist of two (2) twenty thousand (20,000) gallon storage tanks. The contractor shall be responsible for all hoses and adapters necessary to transfer the oxygen from the tanker truck to the liquid storage tanks. The contractor shall continue delivery of liquid oxygen until seasonal lake destratification occurs in the contract year.

4. PLACE OF DELIVERY. Oxygen will be delivered to the Government storage facility at the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake Project, Elberton, Georgia. The facility can accommodate full size twenty (20) ton tankers. The storage facilities are located at the end of Engineer Drive in Elberton, GA (see Vicinity and Site Maps).

5. COORDINATION OF DELIVERIES. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating all deliveries with the Richard B. Russell Power Plant Shift Operator.

Telephone Number (706) 213-3465. The driver will notify the Richard B. Russell Power Plant Shift Operator upon arrival at the LOx storage tank site before off loading of LOx and also notify Richard B. Russell Power Plant Shift Operator when leaving the storage facility. The driver must provide the Richard B. Russell Power Plant Shift Operator his or her name.

6. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. Deliveries and liquid tank truck transfers will be in accordance with the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) P-12-2009.

Safe Handling of Cryogenic Liquids.

a. The requirements stated herein are applicable to the contractor’s employees and to any contract carrier and its employees used by the Contractor.

b. Contractor should routinely inspect the roads to the USACE Richard B.

Russell bulk LOx storage tank site.

c. Contractor truck drivers shall be aware that USACE oxygen sites are operated remotely and automatically. Truck drivers shall remain alert for system operating changes that can affect LOx tank pressure and the tank filling operation.

d. USACE LOx tank pressures and levels are continuously monitored and the data is recorded. The data can be watched live or retrieved at any time to monitor what occurs during LOx tank filling.

e. USACE LOx tank fill pipes have a design pressure of 250 psig. Truck drivers shall monitor the off-loading pressure and ensure that it does not exceed 250 psig.

f. Unless noted otherwise, USACE LOx tanks shall be maintained at a pressure between 170 and 180 psig as shown on the tank’s electronic pressure transmitter digital readout during tank filling. Truck drivers shall not leave the site if the tank pressure is below 170 psig.

g. USACE LOx tanks shall never be filled above 80 inches as indicated on the analog tank level gauge.

h. Truck drivers shall not depart with the LOx tank at a pressure over 190 psig.

i. Truck drivers shall not depart until the fill pipe has returned to ambient temperature and is no longer venting.

j. Truck drivers shall not depart with any LOx tank hose drain valve(s) open.

LOx remaining in the fill pipe at the completion of off-loading shall be allowed to warm to gas that is vented. Afterwards, the valve(s) is closed.

k. Truck drivers shall not depart prior to properly closing valves on the LOx tank that were used for tank filling.

l. Truck drivers who unlock and open a gate(s) to access the LOx tank(s) shall close and lock the gate immediately after passing through it. This applies to traveling both to and from the tank(s).

m. In the event the truck driver observes a problem at the oxygen site, the driver shall call the Richard B. Russell Power Plant Shift Operator and advise them of the problem.

n. Truck drivers shall use all appropriate personal protective equipment while working on USACE property.

o. Contractor shall provide a spill kit at the site large enough to contain or absorb any volume of petroleum liquid associated with or contained on the delivery vehicle.

7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

a. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204- 9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

b. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

c. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

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