Q and A FA485524Q0062.pdf
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This document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) related to a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) for Water Tank Inspection and Cleaning Services at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico.
The key details are:
- The contractor shall provide labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, qualifications, and other items necessary to perform Water Tank Inspection and Cleaning Services in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and industry standards.
- There are 6 tanks total, including 3 elevated steel tanks, 2 on-grade steel tanks, and 1 partially buried concrete tank. One tank cannot be safely accessed.
- The work must be completed before inclement weather arrives, prior to October.
- Sediment from the tanks can be disposed of on-site at the base of each tank, as it is organic or terrestrial in origin.
- The contractor will need to obtain security badges for each worker, which requires a background check.
- The work will be priced on a single CLIN, and the contract can be modified as needed to address any non-typical situations that arise.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 04 Sept 2024 PWS.pdf | ||
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| Attachment 3 - Combo.pdf | ||
| Water tower dimensions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Clauses.pdf |
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS CONTRACTING SQUADRON (SOCONS)
Question and Answer
Requirement Title: Water Tower Cleaning / Inspection
RFQ Number: Oral
Point(s) of Contact: SrA Jamie Hart – jamie.hart.3@us.af.mil, 575-681-2321 Lt Rusty Renn, rusty.renn@us.af.mil, 716-200-7167
Q: Can a 24' trailer and 4WD truck get up to each of the tanks? How far away?
A: Yes, right next to each tank and the elevated ones as well.
Q: Is there at least a 24" hatch on each of the tanks/reservoirs?
A: Yes, at least a 24” manway on each tank
Q: Will there be discharge on-site? How far away? If not, are sediment bags required or a baker tank?
A: No, Discharge can be directly on the ground at the base of each tanks.
Q: Are the tanks elevated, buried, on-grade, steel, concrete, bolted, welded, etc.?
A: 3 steel elevated, 2 steel on grade and 1 concrete partially buried.
Q: When is the work to be completed?
A: Before inclement weather time, before Oct this year.
Q: Are there 6 tanks or 7 tank?
A: 6 tanks
Q: Number 3 on the list of tanks it is stated that the ladder is too far from the access point. If so, how do the divers access the tank?
A: That one won’t get done because it can’t be done safely.
Q: If we extract any material/debris from the tank where can we dump it?
A: It's going to be organic or terrestrial in origin. Just on the ground at the base of each tank.
Q: Will each individual worker need a security badge or will a letter from the CO with authorization be adequate?
A: We will have to get each worker a pass but it is pretty quick and painless, a back ground check will be ran though.
Q: Which tank is to be priced on CLIN 0001?
A: All of the tanks / Job is on CLIN 0001
Q: Given the different tank types and style and the EPA and AWWA standards requested, will changes in contract be modified if a non-typical situation arises?
A: The contract can be modified as needed
Q: Mobilization for elevated tanks are different than at grade tanks, will mobilization be added if scheduling is done one at a time?
A: No.
Q: Has sediment from previous cleanings been tested, if so are the results available?
A: No.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS CONTRACTING SQUADRON (SOCONS)
Q: Sediments are to be removed, if no contaminants are found, this can be disposed of at a landfill, is one available on
CAFB?
A: Just leave the sediments at the base of the tanks, there isn’t that much in each tank.
Q: When was the last time the tanks were cleaned?
A: 5 years ago.
Q: Are there inspection reports available?
A: Yes.
Q: How is access to the elevated tank that has no access supposed to be accomplished, will a site visit be allowed?
A: That tank doesn’t get cleaned.
Q: Is this work supposed to cover/report any sanitary survey deficiencies.
A: No.
Q: Does a sanitary survey need to be completed?
A: No, we just had one.
Q: How would a contractor estimate the “repairs” to be made to level indicator devices?
A: They should be able to estimate.
Q: Does the owner have all as built information on tanks, such as level indicators, material?
A: Yes.
Q: Do all of the tanks have a 24” roof hatch for access?
A: Yes.
Q: What are the ages of the tanks?
A: Varies from 1950 to 1994.
Q: The solicitation calls out “the contractor shall have cleaned all storage tanks while still in service up to AWWA industry standard C652-02”. While chlorine levels can be adjusted, per AWWA the tank cannot be disinfected while in-service. At a minimum it would have to be isolated, chlorinated to the specified level, then allowed to sit for an allotted time. Then bacteria samples are taken and sent to the lab for validation before the tank can be reconnected to service lines. Please advise.
A: The storage tanks may be isolated while being serviced, but must stay in service.
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