B08_-_Cypress_Creek_NWR_Fuel_Tank_Replacement_SOW_July_2022.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

CYPRESS CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Statement of Work/Need

Removal/Disposal, Furnish/Install of Aboveground Fuel Storage Tank

July 2022

Introduction

Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (CCNWR) is seeking a contract to perform all necessary tasks for and incidental to the removal and disposal of an existing concrete 1,000 gallon aboveground fuel storage tank (including accessories) and furnishing/installation of one (1) replacement double-walled steel

1,000 gallon above-ground fuel storage tank (including accessories) at the CCNWR Maintenance Shop.

CCNWR comprises approximately 16,000 acres of habitat in Southern Illinois, including cypress-tupelo swamp, bottomland forest, upland hardwood forest, oak barrens, and prairie grassland. CCNWR lands are located in Pulaski, Alexander, Union, and Johnson Counties in Illinois.

PART ONE- GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials and services to:

A) Remove and dispose of one (1) existing 1,000-gallon Convault tank;

B) Install one (1) Fireguard ® 1,000-gallon, aboveground, UL 2085 listed, doubled-walled steel tank for storage of petroleum products at near atmospheric pressure with accessories and services, all located at Cypress Creek NWR, 2808 Butter Ridge Road, Ullin, IL, 62992.

1.02 STANDARDS The manufacture and installation of above-ground storage tank systems described in this section shall adhere to the following standards and regulatory requirements:

A) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

a. Standard for Safety for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and combustible

Liquids, UL-2085;

b. Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Standard UL 142;

c. Control Equipment for Use With Flammable Liquid Dispensing Devices, UL 1238;

d. Pipe Connectors for Flammable and Combustible Liquids and LP-Gas, UL 567;

e. Powered-operated Dispensing Devices for Petroleum Products, UL 87;

f. Valves for Flammable Fluids, UL 842; and

g. UL Listed Non-Metal Pipe, UL 971.

B) Petroleum Equipment Institute

a. Recommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor

Vehicle Fueling, PEI/RP200; and

b. Recommended Practices for Installation and Testing of Vapor Recovery Systems at

Vehicle Fueling Sites, PEI/RP300.

C) Steel Tank Institute

a. Standard for Fireguard Thermally Insulated Aboveground Storage Tanks, F-941®;

b. Recommended Practice for Corrosion Protection of Underground Piping Networks

Associated with Liquid Storage and Dispensing Systems, R892; and

c. Standard for Inspection of In-Service Shop Fabricated Aboveground Tanks for Storage of Combustible and Flammable Liquids, SP001-00.

D) National Fire Protection Association

a. Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30, 1996;

b. Automotive and Marine Service Station Code, NFPA 30A, 1996;

c. National Electric Code, NFPA 70, 1993; and

d. National Fire Prevention Code, 1994, Building Officials and Code Administrators.

E) Occupational Safety and Health Standards

a. Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 29CFR 1910.106;

b. Personal Protective Equipment 29CFR 1910 Subpart I; and

c. Excavations 29CFR 1926.650 Subpart P.

F) Environmental Protection Agency

a. Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act of 1990; and

b. Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, 40 CFR 112, 113 and

114.

G) Applicable state and local regulations and ordinances

a. Illinois Administrative Code Rule, Title 41, Chapter 1, Part 180.20: Above Ground

Storage-Dispensing

In case of differences between building codes, state laws, local ordinances, utility company regulations, and contract documents, the most stringent shall govern. The codes and standards listed are the latest as of this publication. Codes and standards are continuously updated. The Contractor shall confirm the construction standard edition enforced by the authority having jurisdiction.

1.03 SITE PLANNING

A) Tank Location: Tank shall be installed in existing tank location after existing tank is removed.

See current site location drawing below:

B) All tank site topography shall slope away from all storm inlets, drains, ditches, and waterways to prevent possible contamination and to avoid creating a conduit of contamination should a leak or spill occur either from the tank, dispenser, or fueling vehicle.

1.04 SUBMITTALS The contractor shall submit for approval the manufacturer’s name, tank data, materials of construction, UL listing, installation instructions and warranty.

A) Specifications – Product data sheets and descriptive material for components

a. Tank;

b. Piping, Venting Equipment, Leak Detection Equipment, Overfill Prevention

Equipment (e.g., Alarms or Device);

c. Pump, Fittings (e.g. tank, break away), Filters, Valves;

d. Tank Coating.

B) Drawings

a. Shop drawings of the tank(s) by the tank manufacturer;

b. Assembly and installation drawings and instructions.

C) Testing

a. Testing Instructions

PART TWO- PRODUCTS

2.01 FUEL STORAGE TANKS

A) Remove and dispose of one (1) existing 1,000 gallon Convault tank (recycle as much materials as possible);

a. Transfer of diesel fuel from old tank to new tank. (Note: Exterior has failed and currently there is water in the interstitial space,);

b. Dispose of residual fuel in tank and water from tank’s interstitial space;

c. Recycle concrete and metal from Convault tank;

d. Dispose of unrecyclable material from Convault tank;

e. Provide Manifest or disposal tickets for hazardous material, recyclable material, and material that could not be recycled. Provide Type of Material, Amount (e.g., weight, volume), Transporter, Location Receiving Material, and Manifest or Disposal Ticket record.

B) Supply and install one (1) 1,000 gallon UL-142 and UL-2085 listed, doubled walled steel tank for storage of petroleum products at near atmospheric pressure, manufactured by or equal to

STAFCO, and be:

a. The tank system shall be warranted by the manufacturer against defects in material or workmanship for 30 years following the delivery and installation of the tank.

Warranties that limit such coverage for shorter periods will not be permitted;

b. Constructed with steel meeting ASTM A-36 U.L. Listed Steel Tank standards;

c. Tank(s) shall be designed for use aboveground and include integral secondary containment. The tank shall be a horizontal steel tank with interior steel not less than

10 Gauge and exterior tank not less than 7 Gauge;

d. The steel shell (encasement) must contain an interstice (space) for leak monitoring between it and a primary (internal) steel tank which must be constructed of not less than 10-gauge carbon steel with continuous weld along seams, and fitted with a steel bill tube not less than four (4)-inch inside diameter, and terminating not less than six

(6) inches from the bottom of the steel tank to prevent static spray (the primary tank must meet UL Standard 142, and 2085 2-hour fire rating, NFPA Standard 30, and

American Welding Society Standard for continuous welds). In addition, there must be a minimum of 3 inch lightweight concrete layer protected by the steel outer layer.

Further, all exterior surfaces of the steel tank must be effectively protected against corrosion and thermal extremes;

e. The tank shall meet UL 2085 The tank system shall be designed and tested to provide

2 hour fire protection for the primary tank as per UL 2085 2-hour furnace fire test and

2 hour simulated pool fire test. The average maximum rise in temperature of the primary tank during the test shall not exceed 260° F and the maximum temperature of any single point on the primary tank shall not exceed 400° F;

f. Tanks shall be installed at least 3 feet from other tanks at location;

g. The 1,000-gallon tank shall be approximately 11’-0” long, 6’ wide, 4’ high, having a gross weight of approximately 4,000 pounds;

h. The tank system shall be tested, certified and approved for Vapor Recovery by the State of California Air Resource Board (CARB) under Executive Order VR-302-B Standing

Loss Control Recovery System for New Installations of Aboveground Storage Tanks effective 11/30/09;

i. Provide one (1) normal atmospheric or pressure/vacuum vent for the primary tank(s).

Vents shall discharge upward or laterally, and be protected from intrusion of rain. When applicable, tanks located in Stage II Vapor Recovery mandated air quality areas shall be provided with pressure/vacuum vents;

j. Vents for tanks containing Class 1 liquids shall terminate at least 12 feet above ground level and be located at least five feet from building openings;

k. Provide one (1) Emergency Vent Provide emergency vent for each primary tank or primary tank compartment. Vent size shall be determined by the tank configuration, the primary tank capacity, and the product stored. Emergency venting shall comply with provisions of NFPA 30A or NFPA 30;

l. Provide one (1) emergency vent for each secondary containment tank interstice. The venting capacity is determined by the tank configuration, secondary tank capacity, and the product stored. Emergency venting shall comply with provisions of NFPA 30A, NFPA 30, and UL 142;

m. Leak Monitoring: A thru-tank leak detection monitoring tube terminating between the primary tank and the secondary containment shall be provided to monitor any leaks from the primary tank;

n. Spill/Overfill Containment: The tank system shall include a UL listed 7 gallon spill/overfill container manufactured as an integral part of the primary tank, surrounding the fill pipe, and protected by 2 hour fire rating of the enclosure. The spill/overfill container shall include a stick port and normally closed drain valve to release spilled product into the main tank. Exterior steel shall be anti-oxidant powder coated to inhibit rust. Overfill containment systems that are designed to release spilled product into the interstitial area will not be accepted;

o. Overfill Protection: Overfill protection shall be provided by the following methods: a) direct reading level gauge visible from fill pipe access; b) valve rated for pressurized delivery located within fill pipe to close automatically at 95% full level; and c) high level alarm;

p. The storage tank and supports shall be delivered as a complete UL listed unit. The steel outer shell shall be supported off the slab with runners integral with the shell and running the full width of the shell. The runners shall provide not less than four (4)-inch clearance between the shell and slab. Welded joints are required;

q. The storage tank and supports shall meet all Uniform Building Code requirements;

r. The tank shall be protected from lightning strikes using zinc grounding rod, provided with cathodic protection if tank sits on concrete slab (must be 4 inches off slab);

s. The tank must be designed to be anchored to withstand uplifting by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or high-water surges;

t. All exterior steel appurtenances shall be coated to inhibit corrosion (and meet ASTM

B117 – Salt Spray Testing);

u. The fill tube must be equipped with a lockable cap;

v. Location, size, and number of ports and tank-top openings shall be carefully coordinated with the installer and tank manufacturer prior to ordering tank.

2.02 TANK ACCESSORIES

A) Site Preparation

a. Site has a concrete slab and bollards already present for installation

B) Tanks shall be equipped with:

a. Neoprene bearing pad kit for tank;

b. A steel UL listed overflow containment basin surrounding the fill inlets manufactured for the primary tank, surrounding fill pipes, and protected by the two-hour fire rating of the enclosure. The overflow basins must have a capacity of not less than seven (7) gallons, and contain a stick port or normally closed valve to release spilled product into the main tank for overfill protection;

c. Fill limiter, overfill protection (shutoff) valve, rated to close and limit fill automatically at 95 percent level;

d. Audible overfill alarm or combination vent/overfill alarm to alert user when tank is near full;

e. Clock-type visual level gauges for determining the level of liquid in each tank that is accessible to the delivery operator;

f. Vent package, with vent pipes, emergency vents, vent and fill caps, adaptors, gauge sticks. Terminate top of vent not less than 12 feet from grade;

g. Double-wall fuel hoses and/or piping suitable for the stored product;

h. Where product piping extends below the top of the tank, the piping shall include a shut-off valve and normally-closed safety valve. The safety valve shall be an approved anti-siphon valve or electric solenoid to prevent siphoning or flow should fuel line break;

i. Placards and labels are to be placed on all tanks, all sides, and be impervious to tank contents, UV, and extreme weather exposure. Furnish NFPA placards (diesel=: 0,2,0).

Additionally, label each tank with its capacity, contents and hazard warnings (“No

Smoking, Diesel, Flammable”), and sulfur content sticker for 15 ppm or 500 ppm as required;

j. Galvanized steel stairs as supplied by tank manufacturer constructed with handrails, minimum 2’-6” wide, minimum 2’8” platform, with open serrated treads (stairs required for tanks equal or exceeding four (4) feet in height from base slab to fill inlet).

2.03 DISPENSING UNIT

A) The system shall be equipped with a UL-listed, electrically-operated 15 gpm dispensing pump in an enclosed steel cabinet mounted on top of 1,000-gallon capacity tanks or less, and on the side of tanks greater than 1,000-gallon capacity, and using steel side mounting brackets provided and installed by the manufacturer.

B) Nozzles from which gasoline or methanol is introduced into motor vehicles shall have a maximum flow rate not to exceed 10 gallons per minute as may be controlled through any means in the pump/dispenser system. Any dispensing pump that is dedicated exclusively to heavy-duty vehicles, boats, or airplanes is exempt from this requirement.

C) Anti-spill valves- where product piping extends below the top of the tank, the piping shall include a shut-off valve and normally closed safety valve. The safety valve shall be an approved anti-siphon valve or electric solenoid valve.

D) Either pump/dispenser must be installed on the side nearest the vehicles to be serviced. The pumping system shall include:

a. Filter;

b. Hose (must be listed for the product dispensed);

c. Auto-shutoff nozzle;

d. Safety sever/shear valve;

e. Hose breakaway (magnetic break-away);

f. Anti-siphon (back-flow) valve, or electric solenoid valve;

g. Grounding feature

2.04 MISCELLANEOUS TANK ACCESSORIES

A) Filters, fittings, strainers, valves, priming tees;

B) Double-walled piping and hoses listed for the product used;

C) Grounding system;

D) Other materials, equipment, and appurtenances required for the proper installation of the fuel system for the above ground tank pump;

E) Electrical supply conforming to NFPA 70;

F) 95 Gallon Spill Kits with UV Protection.

PART THREE- EXECUTION

3.01 Contractor shall complete permit application with Office of State Fire Marshall (OSFM) prior to installation of new tank.

3.02 Contractor shall familiarize himself with the location of all public utility facilities and structures that may be found in the vicinity of the construction.

3.03 The contractor prior to conducting excavation shall contact utility company to have all underground utilities located prior to conducting work.

3.04 The Contractor shall conduct his operation to avoid damage to the utilities or structures. Should any damage occur due to the Contractor's operations, repairs shall be made at the Contractor's expense in a manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer and Project Leader.

3.05 Contractor shall provide all services and equipment to remove existing Convault tank, accessories, connections, piping, pumps and hoses. All disposal, removal and transport of materials shall be in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. Contractor shall coordinate delivery of the tank with station to ensure current tank is at the lowest level possible prior to installation of new tank. Contractor may need to transfer diesel fuel from old tank to new tank. Contractor shall be responsible for removal and disposal of any remaining/residual fuel in the tank. The interstitial space contains water, water/fuel, fuel or is dry. The contractor shall provide Manifest and Disposal

Tickets for all material removed from site.

3.06 If site does not already have foundation for tank installed, contractor shall prepare the site to ensure adequate support for the tank system and drainage of surface water. The foundation and tank supports shall be capable of supporting the weight of the tank and associated equipment when full.

The foundation may be comprised of concrete or asphalt and must be rated for the seismic zone it is within. Or Concrete pad strength shall be not less than 4,000 psi, and be reinforced to provide structural, static, and impact integrity.

3.07 Manufacture of the new tank will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in producing specified tank for commercial used or manufacturer must have certified ISO 9001 Quality System in place

60 days prior to award. Contractor must have documentation of at least 10 installations in satisfactory operation.

3.08 The contractor (if not the manufacturer) shall install the tank, accessories and connections in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, with latest edition of federal, state and local environmental, safety, and fire regulations; National Fire Protection Association Code and/or standards; federal, state and local electric and plumbing codes. Electrical work shall be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed electrician. All state and local permits shall be obtained prior to installation. Coordinate work and site visits as required with Station Manager and/or

Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3.09 The tank system shall be handled, lifted, stored in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction onto a reinforced concrete base slab designed to support the fully loaded tank. Once the unit is set onto the pad, but before installation of accessories. The unit shall be tested by conducting an Air

Pressure Test to ensure no damage occurred during shipping or handling. The results shall be provided to the Station Manager and/or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to commencing additional work on tank.

3.10 Protective bollards currently exist. If bollards are damaged or removed during the removal of old tank and/or installation of new tank, bollards shall be replaced to existing specifications. Tanks shall be marked on all sides with warning signs and product identification as required by applicable codes.

3.11 Ground the fuel tank in accordance with the general requirements of NFPA 780, Lighting

Protection Code. Grounding rod shall be ¾” diameter, 10’-0” zinc grounding rod or equivalent approved rod. Position rod in close proximity to the tank vent pipe to accommodate a #4 single strand zinc wire clamped from vent pipe to ground rod. The wire and rod must be installed in a manner as to prevent tripping hazards.

3.12 The tank must be suitably anchored to withstand uplifting by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or high-water surges. The tank system shall be anchored to the slab/ground with 3/8” 18-8 galvanized or stainless-steel cable secured to embedded eyebolts and maintained tightly with turnbuckles or secured per manufacturer guidance to cement pad.

3.13 Calibrate clock fuel gauges, provide water-resistant chart to station indicating gauge reading with calculated product level (e.g., 3’ = 700 gallons full).

3.14 Test the fuel storage and delivery systems to ensure the fuel is properly fed, leak free, and operates in a satisfactory manner. Repair and retest if necessary.

3.15 Connect emergency shut off switch located per code requirement and ensure previously installed switches meet the current requirement. Test and document emergency shut off system to document proper operation. Electrical work shall be in accordance with applicable codes and shall be rated for hazardous area as required.

3.16 Clean site of all materials and debris.

3.17 Provide close out documentation to the Station Manager and/or Contracting Officer Representative

(COR) with 2 sets in binders prior to final acceptance:

A) Specifications;

B) As-Built Drawings and photographs

a. All underground system components;

b. The complete tank system in place.

C) Installation information and operation and maintenance instruction, Inspection procedures on the system:

a. Tank;

b. Tank Accessories (e.g., tank gauge reading chart, vent, leak detection);

c. Pumps/dispensers, valves and fittings.

D) All testing and inspection reports conducted during install

E) Warranties for tank and accessories

Bidding Process

Interested bidders shall submit a completed bid form (see Attachment A for the bid form).

Project Timeline

The desired start date is September 1, 2022 (or as soon as awarded), with final payment expected no later than March 30, 2023.

Project Contact

Questions can be sent to Mr. Benjamin McGuire, CCNWR Refuge Manager, at benjamin_mcguire@fws.gov.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

CYPRESS CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Attachment A

Bid Form

Removal/Disposal, Furnish/Install of Aboveground Fuel Storage Tank

July 2022

This proposed work involves performing all necessary tasks for and incidental to the installation of new

Fireguard ® Aboveground Doubled Walled Steel Tank and accessories for dispensing of diesel fuel and removal and proper disposal of a concrete Convault 1000-gallon tank and accessories. This work will be conducted at the Maintenance Shop at Cypress Creek NWR in Ullin, IL, 62992.

Project Location:

Cypress Creek NWR

Maintenance Shop

2808 Butter Ridge Road

Ullin, IL 62992

Project Timeline:

Start approximately September 1, 2022 (or as soon as awarded)

Final payment expected no later than March 30, 2023

Item #1 - Removal and Disposal of Concrete Convault Tank

#1a –Transfer of fuel from old tank to new tank $____________

#1b – Disposal of residual diesel fuel and water $ ____________

#1c – Disposal of concrete and Steel Inner Tank $ ____________

Sub-Total $_____________

Item #2 – Installation of Fireguard ® Aboveground Doubled Walled Steel Tank

#2a – New Fireguard ® Above Ground Doubled Walled Steel Tank $ ____________

#2b – Accessories for new tank (price for each item) $_____________

#2c – Installation of New Tank, Accessories, and base as needed $_____________

Sub-Total $_____________

Overall Total $_____________