Performance Work Statement STA GI Fuel Tank Repair and Surface Preservation_Final (003).docx

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

STATION GRAND ISLE

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

FUEL TANK REPAIR AND SURFACE PRESERVATION

General: United States Coast Guard Station Grand Isle is accepting proposals for qualified individuals or firms to repair, test, and preserve the exterior surface of its 4,000-gallon steel above ground diesel storage tank and fuel piping. Prior to submitting a quote, it is mandatory to examine the Performance Work Statement and it is highly recommended to visit the facility to take field measurements, evaluations, etc., and become familiar with existing conditions under which the work will be performed. After the award of contract, a pre-conference will be held prior to starting the work at Coast Guard Station Grand Isle.

Location:

United States Coast Guard Station Grand Isle.

453 Admiral Craik Dr, Grand Isle, LA 70358

I. Continuity of Facilities Operation: Schedule work to minimize interference with the facility’s normal operations. Normal operating hours are from 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday except federal holidays. Any work during other hours unless otherwise instructed or permitted shall be scheduled and approved with the Contracting Officers Representative.

II. Notification of Start and Completion of Work: The Contractor shall notify Coast Guard one week prior to start of work.

III. Coast Guard Contracting Officers Representative: The Contractor shall contact the COR to coordinate all construction efforts onboard Coast Guard Facilities.

IV: Recycling and Disposal of Refuse: Minor refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from construction operations may be disposed of in base dumpsters. All disposals shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All bulk waste shall be disposed of in contractor provided dumpsters.

V: Safety: During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. The contractor shall have a written safety plan as required in FAR 5.236-13. The plan shall unequivocally assign responsibility and authority for safety to the superintendent by name. Immediate notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative of lost time due to accidents is required. Provide two copies of workman’s compensation accident reports by noon of the day following the accident. The Coast Guard reserves the right to bar any workers or supervisors from the premises should they be documented as violating set safety standards and regulations.

VI. Inspection: The Contracting Officer’s Representative has the right to reject defective workmanship or materials or work not performed as per the project specifications. Only the Contracting Officer or his/her representative may accept work performed by the contractor.

VII. Operations and Storage: The contractor is to take whatever steps necessary to ensure that their materials are protected. The Coast Guard has no responsibility for receipt, storage, or protection of contractor’s materials. All equipment, materials and supplies shall be addressed to the contractor. The Coast Guard will not accept shipments. The contractor is responsible for the protection of existing structures, utilities, work, and vegetation. Any damage shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

VIII. Contractor Identification: The contractor and subcontractor personnel shall, always, wear company identification.

IX. Existing Utilities: The Contractor shall field verify all utility locations before commencing work. This shall include, but not be limited to, the use of visual, sonic, electronic, or magnetic detection devices. Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction at no additional cost to the Government.

X: Regulations while onboard Coast Guard Station Grand Isle:

1. Daily colors and the raising/lowering of the American flag will take place every morning at 0800 and every evening at sunset. All personnel on Base will face the main flagpole & maintain silence and all vehicles & equipment will halt during these brief events.

2. The construction site shall be always maintained in a clean condition. This included daily clean-ups of the construction and storage areas. The site shall be well lit and well barricaded/cordoned off as appropriate.

3. Absolutely no firearms or weapons of any kind are allowed onboard Station Grand Isle.

4. Only American citizens and permanent resident aliens are allowed onboard Station Grand Isle Facilities. Absolutely no foreign nationals are permitted on the premises.

5. Notice shall be given to the Coast Guard’s representative 1 week in advance of any planned power, water, and sewage or lighting outages.

6. The contractor shall provide a consolidated list of all contracted personnel including their driver’s license numbers (or other valid gov’t issued ID number) who will be working on Facilities either the day of or prior to the notice to proceed date.

7. Should warnings of gale force or stronger winds, or other inbound natural disasters be issued, the contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize the danger to persons, to the work, and the adjacent property. These precautions shall include closing all openings, removing all loose materials, tools, and equipment from exposed locations, and removing or securing scaffolding, securing field trailers, and other appropriate equipment and other temporary work.

8. No personnel other than the contracting officer has the authority to alter the terms of any contract or to issue any change orders.

9. All contractor vehicles, equipment and gear onboard Coast Guard properties are always subject to search. Additionally, always due to security and operational needs, the contractors are subject to orders to evacuate the property at any time.

10. Due to the emergency response function of Station Grand Isle, contractor shall not block or impede movement of trailered small boats, the boat ramp, or F-450 trucks used to tow small boats.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) contains (1) definite work item and (8) option work items. When submitting a quote, it is requested the Contractor provide a price for the definite work item and also itemized price for the option items, in accordance with the attached Schedule.

Depending on the conditions found in definite work item, and the conditions found in each option items the Coast Guard may activate the following option items in the preceding order below.

VIII: PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT: Contractor shall provide all parts, labor, and equipment to complete the following work:

1. All work in this contract shall be in reference to 4000-gallon diesel above ground storage tank (AST). Work is listed in chronological order. As work and testing progresses, any failures shall be brought to the attention of the COR and Contracting Officer (KO). If the tank fails at least one test, the remaining work will be de-scoped if the Contracting Officer concurs. Work shall be conducted in accordance with AST manufacturer's instructions, 29 CFR 1910.106, applicable EPA regulations, NFPA 30, and NFPA 30A.

1. Re-configuration of above ground storage tank (AST) and above ground fuel piping to allow fuel lines and fuel tank to be pressure tested.

· Contractor will procure and install necessary components, fittings, and/or hardware to facilitate the pressure testing of the tank and fuel lines.

· If isolation valves are required to segregate the above ground fuel piping from the AST, contractor shall account for that and include cost in bid.

Contractor shall conduct tightness testing of tank.

· Contractor shall conduct tank tightness testing in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pressure test inner tank and outer tank (interstitial space) to 2.5 psig for at least one hour. Test pressure shall not exceed 3 psig. Note pressure after one hour.

· Interstitial space between primary and secondary tank shall be visually inspected thoroughly to identify potential leaks or failures.

· Report results to COR immediately.

1. OPTION: Clean the exterior surface of fuel tank and aboveground fuel piping.

· Prior to sandblasting, remove remaining fuel from tank and clean tank sufficiently to prevent ignition due to heat buildup.

· Remove excess rust and old paint via sandblasting or equivalent process.

2.OPTION: Conduct non-destructive testing on secondary containment.

· Contractor shall evaluate the thickness of the secondary containment in accordance with API-UT-21 using no more than 100 UT shots. Report findings to COR immediately. Original thickness of outer tank is 3/16” and inner tank ¼”.

3.OPTION: Repair fuel line between relief valve and AST.

· Contractor shall affect a permanent repair to the section of pipe after the relief valve that is heavily pitted and has at least one pinhole. Piping is not subject to pressure; it is not necessary to crop out and replace. An appropriate, paintable surface sealant is acceptable.

4.OPTION: Remove underground fuel piping from service

· Disconnect underground piping from above ground piping.

· Clean out fuel from line.

· Cap off or blank flange underground fuel piping and casing.

· Cap off or blank flange above ground fuel piping.

5.OPTION: Renew all flange gaskets on AST and above ground fuel piping.

· Regardless of whether they are leaking, replace flange gaskets with new. Gasket material shall be compatible with diesel fuel.

6.OPTION: Remove, test, and inspect pressure relief valve, and re-install

· Notify COR if relief valve fails test.

7.OPTION: Conduct tightness testing on aboveground fuel piping

· Fuel lines shall be hydrostatically tested at 150% of operating pressure, but not less than 100 psig in accordance with API 570.

8.OPTION: Prep, prime, and paint exterior surfaces of AST and above ground fuel piping.

· Contractor is responsible for proper surface preparation of all currently painted surfaces IAW coating manufacturer’s instructions.

· Prior to priming, contractor shall take pictures from all sides to document to condition of the tank. Pictures can be emailed to COR or provided as printouts in a formal report.

· Prime exterior surfaces with a primer compatible with the paint in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

· Paint exterior surfaces with a polyioxanone based coating. AST shall be white in color and above ground fuel piping shall be yellow to match the existing coating.

· Contractor is not responsible for replacing warning placards and signage but shall not obscure tank data plate.

2. Required within 90 days of contract award.

3. Contractor shall protect all equipment, property, and merchandise in work locations.

4. All work must be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Damaged fuel piping after relief valve Relief valve

Underground fuel piping Relief valve Damaged fuel piping after relief valve

Underground fuel piping and secondary containment monitoring port.

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