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STATEMENT OF WORK

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE

WATER STORAGE TANK CLEANING and INSPECTION

GUSTAVUS, ALASKA

November 1, 2023

Introduction: The work under this contract consists of cleaning, inspecting, and providing a report on 2 potable water tanks and appurtenances for the National Park Service (NPS) water facilities located at Bartlett Cove. Glacier Bay National Park’s Bartlett Cove water system consists of a treatment facility, storage tanks and distribution piping serving park staff, concessionaires, and the public. It is a public water system (PWS) regulated by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) and the US Public Health Service (USPHS).

The original system was constructed in the early 70’s and has had multiple additions and upgrades to various sections throughout the park. The treatment plant is a Class 1 facility treating surface water through a slow sand and nano filter processing up to 21gpm. Finished water storage is 217,000 gallons in two tanks feeding a gravity distribution system of approximately 10,000 linear feet of 6” piping and service connections and appurtenances to over 40 structures including offices, residences, maintenance shops, docks and a 54-unit lodge.

This system provides potable water but is also responsible for providing fire suppression to most locations and 16 fire hydrants. Glacier Bays Bartlett Cove is located next to the gateway community of Gustavus an off-highway city in Southeast Alaska.

The contractor is required to supply all materials, parts, tools, equipment and labor necessary to complete the stated work. All work will be performed under a single contract.

Description of site: The NPS tank facilities at Glacier Bay include:

Two bolted steel, glass-fused-to-steel type constructed potable water tanks with the following attributes:

Both tanks are open to the atmosphere and co-located at the same elevation at the top of a small hill. They are at the highest elevation point in the water system.

Both tanks stand approximately 29 feet in height and have an approximate diameter of 25 feet. The older tank was constructed in 1991 and was manufactured by Aquastore Tank Systems. It has a 108,000 gallon capacity according to its manufacturers design plate on the tank. The newer tank was constructed in 2001 and was manufactured by Fusion Tank. It has an estimated volume of 109,000 gallons.

Both tanks can be individually isolated off-line as necessary during cleaning work.

Both water tanks have roof man-way hatches 24 inches inside-diameter.

Both tanks have perimeter man-way ladders with locked safety cages starting at approximately 6 feet above ground level.

Objectives

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, and services (except as otherwise specified), to clean and inspect two potable water tanks as specified in the description of tasks below.

During the performance of the work, the contractor shall provide adequate professional supervision and quality control to assure the accuracy, quality, completeness and progress of work.

This Scope of Work includes one site visit for the purpose of cleaning and inspection and a final report as described below. It is the responsibility of the contractor to verify that all the information provided in this solicitation is accurate.

All work is to be completed in accordance with this Scope of Work and other Contract Documents, as well as all applicable Codes and Standards. Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any and all applicable federal, state, and borough laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the performance of the service that is to be rendered.

The Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect workers, the public, and property. The Contractor shall provide the Government all requested reports, and supporting material developed during the performance of the work. The Contractor shall provide adequate professional supervision and quality control to assure the accuracy, quality, completeness and progress of work. The Contractor shall adhere all applicable regulations and codes.

Description of tasks: The work to be completed under this contract consists of the following:

Water Tank Cleaning: Contractor shall clean the interior of two potable water storage tanks. Contractor shall clean the interior tanks prior to tank inspection. Work must be performed in accordance with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Manual M-42 Standard for Steel Water- Storage Tanks (1999) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) -25, Sections 9.2 and 9.3. Interior tank cleaning and disinfection shall be conducted in accordance with AWWA C652-02 Section 4.4 disinfection procedures. Contractor shall submit for approval a work plan outlining work procedures, equipment and methods for disinfection and sanitizing equipment a minimum 2 weeks in advance of performing the work.

Water Tank Inspection:

1. Contractor shall determine condition of the interior and exterior glass-fused-to- steel finish including: approximate percent of rust, type of finish failure and locations of any finish failure.

2. Contractor shall determine the metal loss due to corrosion such as pitting, layered corrosion or physical damage. Special attention shall be paid to joints, seams, bolts and roof column and support members.

3. Contractor shall inspect and report on the concrete foundation ring walls inspected for cracking or other deterioration.

4. Contractor shall inspect all fasteners and tank panel joints for failure or corrosion.

5. Exterior coatings Dry film thickness measurements and ASTM D3359 adhesion test methods A and B as recommended by respective tank manufacturer.

6. Visual examination of tanks from ground, roof and ladders.

7. Contractor shall inspect condition of access ladders, anti-climbing devices, anti- fall devices and rails.

8. Contractor shall inspect sanitary and security fixtures and devices.

Inspection Report:

Upon completion of the inspection a final inspection report shall be issued. The report shall present a description of how the work was prosecuted, and inspection findings including photographs and videos. Contractor shall provide recommendations as to what must be corrected to meet AWWA, NFPA, and OSHA Standards and to identify corrective actions to correct deficiencies. Deficiencies shall be prioritized by significance with a cost estimate breakdown of each item. The final report must be reviewed and signed off by a NACE Certified coating inspector for completeness.

General work requirements:

Inspection methods: All interior water tank cleaning and inspection work shall be conducted using Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) equipment. Interior tank diving will not be allowed.

Required Contractor Qualifications: The contractor must have prior experience with potable water tank cleaning and inspections and provide a qualification letter substantiating such experience. Letter should have a minimum of 3 projects with references and list relevant team members for the project including any licensed or certified personnel required.

Site Access: Both tanks are accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles via a short (approximately 200 foot long) unpaved access road off the main park road. The water tanks are a restricted access area and Park security requires that all work and site visits be prescheduled. A designated Park employee will escort contractors personnel and be onsite for the duration of the work. Park to secure the site daily.

Schedule: Contractor schedule shall be submitted within 10 days of award and approved a minimum 2 weeks in advance of performing the work

Safety: The contractor shall prosecute the work in accordance with OSHA regulations 1910 and 1926 concerning General Construction safe working procedures. Fall protection safety will be in accordance to OSHA regulations found in 1926 subpart M. Contractor to submit a safety plan 2 weeks in advance of the work. All elevated tank work by the contractor will be conducted only after a review and approval by the NPS safety officer.

Staging Area/Worksite Timeframes: Establishment of a construction camp is not permitted.

The contractor is responsible to provide written notification to the Contracting Officer detailing any staging area needs that will be requested from the National Park Service (NPS) in advance of work to allow time for resource coordination. The contractor staging area will be at the parking areas adjacent to the tanks as directed by the NPS. Generally, access to the work sites and assets will be allowed Monday through Friday 07:00 to 17:30. Other times may be allowed with prior written approval from the COR.

Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project, approximate location shown on drawings. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guide wires to existing trees. Wasting of water to the natural surroundings during tank cleaning will not be permitted except as follows. The contractor shall be required to use a Dechlorination Bazooka during the cleaning process to allow for the disposal of tank water within the parks boundaries. Water wasted from the tanks during cleaning shall be discharged at the location where the tanks overflow piping discharges.

Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government

Cleanup: The worksite and any onsite staging areas shall be a neat and workmanlike manner;

trash shall be disposed of daily. Once the work under this project is complete the contractor shall perform a final cleanup of all worksite and staging areas. The contractor shall remove and dispose of all damaged and unused material from site.

Government Furnished Items: The park can provide some site support for the contractor.

Examples of reasonable site support include the following. Electricity (110V) can be supplied onsite by the NPS from the Fire Suppression System pump station located approximately 100 feet from the water tanks. Ladders can be provided to assist with the exterior inspection of the tanks. Public restroom facilities are available near both docks or at the NPS Maintenance Facility building approximately ¼ mile away (Closest building to tank site). The contractor is responsible to provide written notification to the Contracting Officer detailing any site support needs that will be requested from the NPS in advance of work to allow time for resource coordination.

Re-performance of Service

When service performed does not conform to contract requirements, or when service was not performed in a specific area, the contractor shall perform or re-perform the service in conformity with contract requirements at no additional cost to the government.

Non-Payment for Additional Work

Any additional contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than an appointed Contracting Officer, except as may be explicitly authorized, shall be performed at the financial risk of the contractor. Only an appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

Quality Assurance

The Government may utilize a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) throughout the life of the contract to ensure that the Contractor is performing the services required by this Scope of Services in an acceptable manner. The use or nonuse of any quality assurance methods by the Government will not constitute a waiver of or excuse from contract requirements. The Government may implement or change quality assurance measures at any time during the term of the contract. Surveillance methods may include 100% inspection, periodic inspection, random sampling, or customer input.

Warranty Period

The Contractor shall warranty all work and materials for 12 months after project closure.

Period of Performance

The anticipated period of performance for the resultant contract is from May 1, 2024-July 30, 2024. All work must be completed, and deliverables received prior to September 1, 2024.

Submittals:

Qualifications letter-due with RFP Schedule-due 10 days after award Work Plan- Must be approved 2 weeks before start of work.

Safety Plan- Must be approved 2 weeks before start of work.

Inspection Report- due within 30 days completion of field work.

POINT OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for Technical Support:

Daniel Sprague 907-697-2698 Daniel_sprague@nps.gov

Contracting Officer for Contractual Support:

Ron Bunch Ronald_bunch@nps.gov

SUBMIT INVOICE(S) TO:

Submit the original invoice to the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), https://www.ipp.gov/ and a copy, via email, to the COR.

Monthly Progress payments shall be made on this Contract on estimates of work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract.

Partial Payment will not be authorized for this contract.

Contracting Officer’s Authority:

The Contracting Officer is the only person with the authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to:

(1) direct or negotiate any changes in the Statement of Work or specifications;

(2) modify or extend the period of performance;

(3) change the delivery schedule; or

(4) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract and not withstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

Reference Standards:

AWWA

American Water Works Association 6666 W. Quincy Ave.

Denver, CO 80235

(303) 794-7711 https://www.ipp.gov/

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

(617) 770-3500

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Dept. of Labor) Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402

NACE

National Association of Corrosion Engineers International P.O. Box 218340 Houston, Texas 77218

(713) 492-0535

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