Attachment (5) Questions and Answers - Amend 0002.pdf

Attachment (5) Questions and Answers – Amendment 0002

N6824622Q0086

1. Has laboratory analyses been performed on the material?

ANSWER: Yes; see attached report dated 3 June 2020.

2. If laboratory analyses has not been performed, will the Government perform sampling and analyses and transmit this information to bidders to determine the regulatory status of the material?

ANSWER: N/A; see response to question number one.

3. If the Government will not perform sampling and analyses of the RME and sludge, will the Government allow Contractors to collect and analyze a sample of the material?

ANSWER: Contractor may test, if required, after award; testing prior to award is not permitted.

4. Do you expect any Japanese companies to participate in this bidding?

ANSWER: This combined synopsis/solicitation was issued as a 100% HUBZone small business set-aside. This means you must be certified as a HUBZone small business by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) in order to be eligible for award.

5. Can you provide pictures of the material to be cleaned and also the consistency/ viscosity of material?

ANSWER: Kinematic @ 50 °C/122 ° F Viscosity of material is in the SGS.

6. Does the navy have regular barge transportation to and from the base or will we need to find our own barge/transportation?

ANSWER: The Navy does not have regular barge transportation to and from the base; you will need to find our own barge/transportation.

7. What are the measurements of the tank being cleaned and how many manways are there?

ANSWER: Two top manways and one deep valve vault. 125 feet dimeter and 25 height underground tank.

8. Would it be possible to work 12 hr work days?

ANSWER: Yes.

9. Is there fresh water and electrical hookups nearby tank if so how close?

ANSWER: Yes there is water available about 300 feet; no electrical hookups available.

10. Can we purchase diesel from the base or will we need to provide our own storage and fuel?

ANSWER: You will need to provide your own storage and fuel.

11. What is the purpose of tank cleaning, for inspection, or change of product?

ANSWER: This requirement is in support of a subsequent Clean, Inspect, and Repair (CIR) efforts. CIR is not included in this requirement. The CIR will be solicited and awarded separately.

12. Will the whole interior be cleaned or just up to a specific height?

ANSWER: Cleaning is not required. The contractor shall remove and dispose of RME and sludge leaving no more than 1/16 inch of content on the bottom and sides of tank up to 23 feet at the completion of removal work.

13. Will Manways be opened up or will we be responsible for opening them?

ANSWER: The Contractor is responsible for opening them.

14. Will you require background checks?

ANSWER: DBIDS is mandatory and will require submission of application after award to gain access to the facility.

15. Will special training be required to get on base?

ANSWER: No; nothing in addition to the requirements to perform the work such as confined space training and hazardous waste operator training.

16. Is there any Covid restrictions also are passports required on site?

ANSWER: All contractor personnel are required to conduct “COVID Screening” of their personnel each day; this does not require testing. This and all COVID related requirements are subject to change based on the Public Health Orders issued by the Installation Commanding Officer. Guam is a U.S. territory and the worksite is on a Navy installation; passports may be used for DBIDS registration, but are not required to be kept by personnel each day onsite.

17. Will the Government provide stock cutter to cut the sludge to facilitate pumping?

ANSWER: No, the Government will not provide stock cutter.

18. Has the RME/sludge characterization been tested for TCLP Metals? If yes, would the Government be able to provide this report?

ANSWER: See the attachment “Tank U-12 Test Report - dated 03 June 2020.” There is no other test information available.

19. Are there additional laboratory analyses reports for the RME/sludge characterization performed prior to 2020? If yes, would the Government be able to provide all historical reports?

ANSWER: See the attachment “Tank U-12 Test Report - dated 03 June 2020.” There is no other test information available.

20. Will the Government allow a site visit prior to submission of the quotation?

ANSWER: No. The Government is unable to open the tank for inspection as part of any site visit. Below are two recent pictures of the site; the tank is underground (pictures begin on the next page of this docment).

For planning purposes, there is a laydown area next to the tank; the laydown area must be coordinated with the COR after award.

APPENDIX D – Tank Photographs Page 1 Tank U-12 – API 653 Inspection May 2012 EEI Project No. 5505

Ground Surface above Tank U-12

8” Gooseneck-Style Atmospheric Vent with Flame Snuffer at North Side of Tank