RFI1.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #1

FCI MORGANTOWN REPAIR WATER TOWER

IFBP01131300002

1. Based upon the multiple repairs in the scope of work and complete recoating, 30 days time is not enough to complete this project. Please consider adding additional time to this project.

RESPONSE: The period of performance is changed from 30 calendar days to 90 calendar days.

2. Is full enclosure prior to applying coatings required?

RESPONSE: There is not an enclosure required, but there is a parking lot below the tank.

3. Would it be possible to provide some pictures of the current tank?

RESPONSE: See Below

Tank Shell

6” Roof Vent

Overflow Pipe

24” Primary Shell Manway

Roof Manway

Exterior

Foundation

Tank Name Plate

Tank Roof Edge

TANK VIEW

4. Are any certifications required of the coating contractor? Ex. QP-1 or QP-2

RESPONSE: No.

5. Specification, 2.0 Background:

The tank was erected in 1966 and last painted in May 1994.

Question: What was the method of preparation of the exterior & the interior surfaces prior to painting?

RESPONSE: Information is not available.

Question: What were the coatings used on the exterior & interior surfaces?

RESPONSE: Information is not available.

6. Specification, 3.0 Scope:

L. Contractor shall hand tool clean all areas of ponding on tank roof and apply a commercial epoxy adhesive filler to prevent future ponding.

Question: Are there pictures and/or an estimate of how many square feet of ponding areas existing on the tank roof?

M. Pressure wash the entire tank exterior with a biodegradable detergent injection (minimum 33,500 psi at 3.0 gpm) then remove all loose rust and scale with wire brushes and hand scrapping in accordance with SSPC32 (hand tool cleaning), spot prime and apply one (1) finish coat of alkyd enamel. Primer shall be Tnemec Series 88HS-555 Red Spot Prime Coat or equivalent. Finish coat shall be Tnemec Series 23 or equivalent. Color shall be selected by FCI Morgantown.

Question: Does a report exist showing the condition of the exterior coating system or are there pictures of existing exterior coating system? If so please provide.

Q. Install a passive cathodic protection system on the tank.

Question: What name brand or specification for an cathodic protection system is required?

RESPONSE: There is not a name brand specified. The passive cathodic protection system must meet or exceed industry standards.

R. Sandblast all rusted and abraded areas of the tank interior to an SSPC#10 (near white blast) condition, brushblast all remaining areas, stripe coating all seams and welds, then apply an epoxy liner to achieve 8-10 mils of dry film thickness.

Question: Does a report exist showing the condition of the interior coating system or are there pictures of existing interior coating system? If so please provide.

RESPONSE: See attached pictures

Interior Sediment

Interior Ladder

Interior

Interior Roof