SOW_FY17_Inspect_and_Repair_Pier_CP_Systems.pdf

Project # 4807662

Inspect and Repair Cathodic Protection Systems DF2 and JP5 Lines, Cargo Wharf and Fuel Pier

USCG Base Kodiak, AK

SCOPE

The work to be performed under this contract is for inspection, testing, and repair of the cathode protection system for the DF2 and JP5 fuel lines, Cargo Wharf and Fuel Pier located on the USCG Base Kodiak, Alaska.

The Contractor is responsible for complying with all Federal, State and local construction and & environmental regulations, requirements, best management practices, and standard operation procedures.

The government assumes no responsibility for the Contractor’s failure to perform or follow those applicable rules and regulations, and any resulting fines, penalties, etc, associated with failing to follow them.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, labor, and tools, required to

1) Demonstrate (in writing) an understanding each of the CP system's design, installation, and operating status prior to arrival on-site for inspection and maintenance. The USCG will provide drawings as requested. An initial site assessment may be required. At the time of bid, a) submit inspection procedures, b) submit intended repair methods and materials for damaged or new system components, c) and provide the background and qualifications of the CT technician for approval. Technician shall be certified by NACE as a Corrosion Protection Specialist, or at minimum, Corrosion Technician. A minimum of 5 years of experience is required.

2) Provide the necessary tools and equipment and supplies (consumables) to complete the work listed.

3) Provide testing services for the Cathodic Protection system of the Underground Fuel Piping system in the fuel farm. The system includes approximately 30 anode/ground readings with certified and approved method. Include in final report all relationships and make recommendations and cost estimates to repair any location found significantly deficit from remainder of the system. Complete all minor repairs to the systems, including but not limited to grounding and monitoring systems. Record structure-to-soil potential measurements at representative fuel lines and provide in a separate report noted below. Follow Alaska Dept of Environmental Conservation requirements. Review the 2010 API 570 system reports and provide feedback to the USCG representative in a meeting format.

4) Provide testing services for the Cargo Wharf passive anode system. The Cargo Wharf system consists of aluminum anodes directly welded to the corresponding piles, and bond bars between piles and miscellaneous features (ladders) etc. Potential testing shall be measured at 5’ and 20’ depths on the piles specified in the attached drawings, each dolphin, and each test station, using saturated ag/agcl portable reference. (The USCG will provide the form for filling out of all data.)

5) Provide testing services for the Fuel Pier passive anode system. T e s t e a c h p i l e u s i n g similar testing scenario as above.

6) Obtain, at a minimum, 24 coating thickness measurements using a type II digital coating thickness gauge at areas that the contractor determines would be most beneficial.

7) Conduct visual inspection of bonding bars and coatings to locate areas where the coating has become disbonded. Disbonded areas shall be investigated by pulling the coating back and visually inspecting the steel beneath the disbonded coating, taking special care not to destroy the coating.

REPORT

Following completion of the field work and within 30 days, provide 2 written reports describing the work performed and readings recorded separately for each structure or system. One report shall be for the JP5/DF2 Lines, and one for the Cargo Wharf and Fuel pier. In addition to anything else stated within this scope of work, the report shall contain photos (annotate photos with specific information for locations), daily logs, maintenance performed, a copy of all readings found before/after adjustments, table of contents, and (at minimum) the following sections: one page “Executive Summary”, “Findings, “Conditions/readings”, “Maintenance Performed”, “Summary”, “Recommendations, Immediate & long Term.”, “Drawings & Diagrams”, “photographs”, and Cost Estimates for Recommendations.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Provide services within 30 days of notice of proceed, and all field work shall be completed by 30 Oct, 2017. Final reports may take up to 30 days or other schedule approved by the Contracting Officer

BIDS

Bids will be evaluated on a number of factors. Award will be based on price, proposed testing procedures, references, and demonstrated understanding of the inspection requirements. References and the ability to demonstrate understanding of the system are of high importance and may constitute grounds for disqualification. Price will be ranked separately among qualified applicants and is of moderate importance.

Ranking is at the sole discretion of the Government.

Price for the base contract is lump sum.

Cost for consumables, as part of the base contract lump sum.

Provide a separate price quote for additional site work (labor only) that may be require correcting deficiencies outside normally encountered incidental work on a per day basis. Normally encountered incidental work shall be part of the base contract.

WORK HOURS

Normal working hours for this project shall be from 7:45 am until 4:30 pm. weekdays. No work outside these hours shall be accomplished without the written approval of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

BASE ACCESS

Bass access requires company enrollment into the Rapid Gate Pass system. Federal transportation worker identification cards, TWIC, and retired military identification cards of a Contractor’s employees will not be accepted for Contractor access. Information about the Rapid Gate process can be obtained at http://www.rapidgate.com

Enrollment of employees needing entry onto the base may takes several weeks and normal processing time can be expected to take as long as 6 weeks. The Contractor is required to enroll their Company before applications can be accepted to credential any employees. There are fees for both the Contractor and employees. The costs of obtaining credentials shall be solely born by the Contractor. Failure to obtain base access will not be accepted as a reason for non performance.

WORK RESTRICTIONS

Plan and accomplish all work so that there is a minimum of interference and inconvenience to the occupants and/or operators of the facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Notify Contracting Officer in writing one week prior to beginning work. Contact information can be found in Section G.l, paragraph C of the contract.

PERMITS/NOTIFICATIONS

DIGGING PERMIT: Before any excavation begins, the Contractor shall obtain and fully execute a USCG digging permit. The form requires a minimum of 2 weeks lead time and extensive coordination with several base agencies, including furnishing all locations, and detailed information and sketches regarding any proposed excavation(s). The contractor is required to coordinate with utilities and other agencies as appropriate. Processing a separate request for each planned excavation is required; each phase of processing the form and its attachments shall be competed at least 48 hours prior to commencing work involving that phase. This form can be obtained from the COR.

UTILITY OUTAGE: The Contractor shall submit a utility outage request for approval through the COTR 5 days prior to any utility outage. (Electrical, telephone, fire alarms, Ventilation system, etc.)

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT None.

APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred in the text by the basic designation only.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORROSION ENGINEERS (NACE)

http://www.nace.org

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

EM 385-1-1 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL. Free download at http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx

SUBMITTALS REQUIREMENTS

Prior to ordering or procuring materials, and a minimum of twenty-one (21) days before start of work, submit three (3) hard copies (a single electronic submittal is acceptable and preferred) of the required information to the Contracting Officer for approval. Include manufacturer's catalog data, certificates, and other evidence indicating compliance with the specifications. Where more than one item, model or component is included in the submittal, mark the item proposed for use. Provide submittals for the following.

• Inspection procedures to complete all work.

• Provide a work schedule within 7 days of the Notice to Proceed.

• Provide an itemized consumable list required to perform the Scope of Work and include their costs in the proposal. Cost for consumables may be presented and is preferred as a lump sum line item.

• Any materials not consumed on-site will be turned over to the Govt. and will become part of the Government’s on-site emergency materials.

• Provide an itemized list of recommended on-site emergency materials the Govt. should maintain.

• Technician qualifications and references to certify that the applicator meets requirements specified under paragraph entitled "Qualifications of Applicator."

CLEANUP

Remove rubbish and debris.

http://www.nace.org/ http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx