Attachment 2 - Questions Revised Questions.pdf

Attachment 2 - Questions – 6 Aug 2012

Revised Posted Answers:

Question 4: Paragraph 1. Scope of Work says "All work shall be accomplished in accordance with typical industry standards. "Do you require a simple annual inspection as required by

TCEQ, or do you want something more thorough with detailed recommendations for remediation?

Answer 4: The answer to Question no. 4 is changed FROM: “Inspection should be a simple annual inspection however with recommendation for remediation of tank.” TO: “Annual

Inspections are required to make sure that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

(TCEQ). Any prospective offerors are required to meet this regulations and standards and adhere to provisions of similar regulations when performing work on a Government installation

(Para. 2, SOW).”

Question 5: Paragraph 2. Specific Tasks says "Contractor will inspect, test, and determine tank compliance with all state and federal regulations." Please confirm that those regulations include

TCEQ, AWWA, OSHA and NFPA regulations.

Answer 5: The answer to Question No. 5 is changed FROM: “Regulations should include

TCEQ, AWWA, OSHA and NFPA.” TO: “Contractor s h a l l i n s p e c t test, and determine tank compliance with all state, federal, and American Water Works Association (AWWA) (Para.

2, SOW). Prospective offerors are required to be able to meet the requirement and ensure that all safety, water standard and licensing standard are met. Contractor is required to provide certifications that they are licensed to perform this type of work prior to contract start (Para. 4.4, SOW).”

Question 8: Are the tanks' coatings to be evaluated for regulated heavy metals such as, but not limited to lead?

Answer 8: The answer to Question No. 8 is changed FROM: “Don't think any of these tanks have any Lead base coatings however it is a good idea to check.” TO: “No.”

Question 14: What is the preferred reporting style?

Answer 14: The answer to Question 14 is changed FROM: “The preferred method reporting style is word document. Attachment of DVD and or photos will help better identify the specifics of each situation.” TO: ““The preferred method reporting style is word document. Attachment of DVD and or photos will help better identify the specifics of each situation (Para. 5, SOW).”

Additional Questions/Answers:

Question 20: The listed NAICS Code is 332420 - "Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing -establishments primarily engaged in cutting, forming and joining heavy gauge metal to manufactured tanks, vessels and other containers." (as opposed to 541330 - "Engineering

Services" which includes the inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, for example)

Will a NAICS code of 541330 be acceptable?

Answer 20. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) was inputted incorrectly, the work required for Inspection and Testing of Tanks is for service.

Question 21: SOW says contractor should have a "minimum of 2 years of experience in tank inspection and cleaning". Can you please clarify why experience in "cleaning" is required?

Answer 21. Two years of experience and licensing are required (Para. 4.4, SOW). The contractor shall ensure that the findings of the report are states compliance/noncompliance (Para.

1, SOW).

Question 22: SOW says "The contractor shall provide all construction support equipment items to control and secure the work location including barriers, barricades, fences, signs, signals, etc."

Can you please clarify how this pertains to an inspection services contract?

Answer 22: This is a standard operating procedure for all job sites on military installation and must be adhered to by all contractors to protect both base occupants and traffic conditions (Para.

5.3, SOW).

Question 23: SOW says contractor is responsible for cleanup of old materials and debris and must haul off any generated refuse and waste to an off base landfill. Can you please clarify how this pertains to an inspections services contract?

Answer 23. All contractors are responsible to keep their job site clean and free of debris and any garbage during performance. The contractor is responsible to ensure that any material introduced in the facility shall be properly disposed of (Para. 6, SOW).

Question 24: SOW says "Contractor shall be bonded, licensed and properly insured as a maintainer of barrier systems." Two items here - the need for the contractor to be bonded and licensed as well as the mention of barrier systems. These are requirements typical of a general contractor, not of an inspector. Can you please clarify why this was included?

Answer 24. T h e c o n t r a c t o r s h a l l b e l i c e n s e d a n d p r o p e r l y i n s u r e d a s a m a i n t a i n e r o f w a t e r s t o r a g e s y s t e m s ( P a r a . 4 . 4 , S O W ) .

Question 25: Price submission in a Qty/Unit Price format - This type of pricing is typically requested for work-in-place contracts. Are you requesting a estimate of hours we believe will be needed to complete the inspections? If so, we would be able to give an educated estimate but these hours would be subject to change based upon the actual conditions of the tanks. Will there be provisions in the contract to allow for overages.

Answer 25: Please follow the requested information per attachment RFQ.

Question 26: What are the requirements for getting on the base?

Answer 26: The requirements for getting on base are base temporary passed during the duration of the contract. The contractor shall comply with al base safety, security and regulations when working in a Government Facility (Security Requirements for unclassified solicitations and contracts (add, Lackland 0009 and 0010).

Question 27: Will ladders be needed or do all the tanks have built in ladders?

Answer 27. Contractor shall provide equipment and tools such as ladders if required. All storages have ladders; however ladders may still be required because some are 2-5 feet from the ground (Para. 1, SOW).

Question 28: For the UT measurement points - are you looking for a certain number, say 10 per tank or 50?

Answer 28. Not part of the requirement.

Question 29: Is using the ROV (remote operated vehicle) for interior inspections of the tanks permitted?

Answer 29. Contractor shall provide a technical solution for the inspection of testing of tanks

(i.e., divers, remote vehicle, etc.) to satisfy the compliance / non compliance of tanks in accordance with TECQ standards, then subsequent certification and documentation. The contractor shall comply with all safety, environmental, sanitary, and water quality standards when inspection tanks (Para 2, SOW).