Questions and Answers FA8601-24-R-0009 Storage Tanks Follow on.pdf

3 January 2024 Questions and Answers FA8601-24-R-0009 Storage Tanks Follow on

1. Clarification on the Pricing Document Answer: The Pricing document is for the first year. For the following 4 years the contractor can request a pricing adjustment for each of the remaining 4 years.

2. Will water requirements for testing be met by supply on base, or should water be brought to site?

Answer: Met by supply on base

3. Are there any OUT OF SERVICE API 653 inspections that are anticipated or are those being addressed by CMP projects?

Answer: API 653 inspections are not included in this BPA

4. Are the annual inspections for API 650 tanks going to be coordinated with any 5yr in-service inspections typically addressed by CMP projects?

Answer: API 650 inspections are not included in this BPA

5. Will there be a requirement for a confined space rescue team independent of the inspection team with confined space OSHA training and with CONFINED SPACE PERMIT requirements in place (hole watch, air monitoring, rescue tripod/winch as necessary, etc.

Answer: Minor repairs to UST/AST typically do not require confined space entry;

confined space entry will be identified and worked on a case-by-case basis

6. Are there any API 653 reports that will be provided for past performance, record repairs/ service areas under surveillance / anticipated repairs for upcoming out of service events?

Answer: API 653 inspections are not included in this BPA

7. Same question as #6 for STI tanks regarding records.

Answer: No anticipated out of service events; minor repairs are scheduled for repair at time of discovery

8. Same question as #6 for UST tanks regarding records.

Answer: No anticipated out of service events; minor repairs are scheduled for repair at time of discovery

9. Where tanks fail an inspection, what will the repair procedure entail? Will repairs be issued to a capitalized program under DLA for RMMR – program contractors like (Weston) or issued to the repair team under this contract.

Answer: Tank repairs for specific tanks are determined by the real property status; most minor repairs to organizationally maintained AST/USTs are worked through this BPA;

DLA capitalized fuel tanks are generally worked outside of this BPA

10. Same question if the tank is not part of a capitalized program.

Answer: This BPA would primarily be for minor repairs to UST/ASTs that are not part of the capitalized fuel program

11. Where deficiencies are found during evaluation, can the process to define scoping limits and basis of repair be clarified?

Answer: If a deficiency is found during an evaluation the scope and basis of the repair will be defined when a call is placed with the contractor within the scope of the BPA

12. Will the repair basis of design be provided by Base Engineer/AFCEC/ owner rep engineering support/design or by contractor?

Answer: Typically, minor repairs to UST/ASTs identified in this contract would be worked by the contractor within the scope of the contract; repairs worked in this contract typically do not have in depth design requirements to meet STI and BUSTR regulations

13. Is there a basis for env remediation where emergency repairs have identified leaks where a minimum volume shall be excavated/captured e.g. less than 5CY around the point of discovery and 100 gallons of freeboard liquids?

Answer: There is no basis for env remediation with emergency repairs; historically any environmental remediation has been completed outside of this BPA and not included in minor tanks repairs

14. Will emergency repairs for leaks identified for operational tanks require a temporary operating system to be established?

Answer: No temporary operating system will be established with this BPA

15. If deficiency repairs are contracted, is there a limit to how long a single AST/UST can be out-of-service?

Answer: UST systems will not be in out-of-service status for greater than 90 days without additional BUSTR actions

16. Will emergency repairs for leaks identified allow open trench dewatering to surface/storm drains/resident impounding (storm ponds) for surface water/stormwater runoff without capture and testing? What is a maximum volume that should be determined for capture and disposal testing?

Answer: Situation identified in question would be worked at the time with wastewater disposal strategies identified for the specific situation and contaminants in the water;

there is no specific maximum volume since it would depend on contaminate concentration

17. Will emergency repairs for leaks identified allow deposition of unremediated soil to be used for backfill? What is the maximum volume that should be determined for clean fill replacement?

Answer: Situation identified in question would be addressed during time of repair if we utilized this contract for such a large repair; there is no max volume of clean fill replacement as it would be determined at time of the repair

18. Where emergency repairs are required under pavement/parking/active roadways/active traffic areas, what requirements for traffic control are necessary?

Can use of slag/on-site stockpiles/recycled concrete/masonry solid fill demolition material be permitted for temporary or permanent backfill for access repairs to alleviate traffic pressure or accessibility?

Answer: Before starting any work whereby traffic would be impeded or hindered, especially fire trucks and police vehicles, notify the Base Fire Department and Security Forces as outlined in the BPA – government representatives would be involved in this process with the contractor. Any backfilling of material would be determined at the time of the repair

19. Are there restricted access or limited access areas that may be potential work areas for this project, what are the personnel requirements for accessing these sites? Flightlines, security zones, schedule restrictions (ammo delivery, magazine areas, fuel deliveries, etc).

Answer: Yes there are several restricted access area that could use repairs under this BPA; contractor will be escorted to any restricted access areas by government personal

20. Where emergency repairs are required and site access is limited/restricted, what allowances will be provided for personnel and subs for base access to remedy the immediate issue?

Answer: Contractors will be escorted to any restricted area

21. Are there any work areas with physical constraints that should be considered in advance to performing repair work. (areas where work projects are ongoing, areas where equipment may not be allowed/reach (e.g. generators belly tanks in basements/shelters) Answer: Any repairs will be discussed with the contractor before the work can be completed; typically, minor repairs to tank systems do not have any physical constraints for the repair work

22. Are there any right of way, or utilities that may restrict or require coordination for access/permits/letters of consent/ historical areas?

Answer: There is a potential for the requirement for a dig clearance for tank repair work at WPAFB; the government representatives will work the dig clearance in these situations

23. Are there any USTs/AST which maybe from an era with lead paint/ asbestos wrapping/ heavy metals or other general potential worker hazard which may require specialty certifications?

Answer: There are no known lead paint or asbestos wrapping in our current tank systems

24. What qty/amount of sampling or hazard remediation should be anticipated for individual tanks meeting the criteria in question 23 above regarding potential hazards?

Answer: There are no known lead paint or asbestos wrapping in our current tank systems

25. Does the Govt anticipate the need for interior and exterior coatings (to include all tank markings) of ASTs to remain compliant with STI regulations?

Answer: There is a potential for interior and exterior coatings for ASTs

26. Are there any legacy issues for any tanks spills/env concerns that need to be identified/understood Answer: We are currently working a Tier II remediation on a separate contract; it is not anticipated that this contract will work aspects of this Tier II remediation

27. Are there any UXO areas that need to be identified during the RFP process?

Answer: There are no known UXO areas around any tanks identified in this BPA

28. What will be the process for point of discovery forward for any environmental concerns related to the eval and repair?

Answer: Contractor will be responsible to work any repair that is placed by a government representative within the scope of the BPA

29. Can slag/recycled concrete/masonry demolition material be used for bridging in areas where high water tables are persistent?

Answer: Determination of demolition material will be on a case-by-case basis; typically minor repairs to tank systems do not require this level of demolition

30. What volume/amount of ballast water should be considered for UST which must be emptied for repair?

Answer: Determination of volume/amount of ballast water will be determined on a case-by-case basis

31. Does the base have a standing concrete mix designs that can be provided for potential UST/AST repairs/ containment repairs/HD drive repairs where excavation is required? Can DOT concrete mix design be used in lieu of UFGS requirements for HD drive/containment repairs/UST excavation caps Answer: Determination for any concrete work will be on a case-by-case basis for the specific repair to the tank system; if this contract is used for this type of repair Civil Engineering will be involved with the planning of that area; this repair is not typical of a minor repair to a tank system

32. Where excavations are required in areas with unpaved surfaces, can soil self-compaction requirements be used instead of meeting a 95% proctor?

Answer: Determinations of soil compaction will be determined on a case-by-case basis if this contract is used for this type of repair; typically soil excavation is not required for minor tank repairs

33. Where AST work is entailed under 4.4 Contractor Quals, what certifications are required; as BUSTR is for UST work?

Answer: Industry standard for AST systems is the Steel Tank Institute (STI) requirements; demonstrated knowledge of tank systems is a requirement of the BPA as listed in PWS paragraph 4.4

34. Will a 4yr engineering degree be required for any work repairs, site management, QC?

Answer: No there is no requirement in this contract for an engineering degree for tank repairs

35. Will site teams with min 2yrs fuels experience be allowed to work on project as long as they are credentialled?

Answer: Yes as long as they meet the credentials outlined in the BPA

36. When providing repairs to any tank or piping system, will design drawings be required for repairs that do not entail structural or systemic changes?

Answer: The need for design drawings will be on a case-by-case basis

37. Will design drawings need to be reviewed by a PE if the repair is not related to structural or systemic changes?

Answer: the need for design drawings will PE oversite will be determined on a case-by-case basis

38. Will a site visit/capture ISV be allowed at the start of the contract to ascertain the current system status for potential/recurring/legacy issues?

Answer: Yes - a site visit with the contractor can be arranged with the government representatives for the BPA

39. Are there any ACTIVE regulatory NC’S (non-compliance) items that need to be disclosed during the RFP?

Answer: We are currently working a Tier II remediation on a separate contract; it is not anticipated that this BPA will work aspects of this Tier II remediation

40. What is the current regulatory compliance schedule for the assets listed in the attached lists?

Answer: Regulatory compliance schedule is a tank-by-tank basis and is worked by government personnel

41. Are there any regulatory compliance events that will be late at the time the contract is awarded? Are extensions anticipated?

Answer: No – no extensions are anticipated

42. What are the regulatory agencies currently engaged at WPAFB that the contractor will need to be aware, so communication is maintained, if more than Ohio BUSTR/Ohio DEP?

Answer: BUSTR is the only regulatory agency