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B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, waste disposal, and other items and services necessary for the testing of the underground storage tanks identified in Attachment A for the VA St. Louis Health Care System, John Cochran (JC) 915 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis Mo 63106, and Jefferson Barracks (JB) 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis MO 63125. The services shall be provided in accordance with current federal (United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)) and state (Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)) regulations.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The Contractor shall make available the services required under this Statement of Work (SOW) commencing with the effective date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contract Office (CO) and shall provide the required services until the date of contract expiration. Work at the VA shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless direct by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or CO. The contract shall include a base year and four option years:

Base Year - 8/1/25 - 7/31/26

OY1 - 8/1/26 - 7/31/27

OY2 - 8/1/27 - 7/31/28

OY3 - 8/1/28 - 7/31/29

OY4 - 8/1/29 - 7/31/30

Federal Holidays and any other day specifically designated by the President of the United States.

1. TANKS TO BE TESTED

Specific tanks are identified on Attachment A – Schedule of Price and Delivery and Attached C- Site Maps. The descriptions and size are only given as a guide and are not to be relied upon for estimating purposes. The Contractor shall field verify existing conditions.

2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

The following services shall be provided in accordance with MDNR state regulations in 10 Code of State Regulations (CSR) Division 26, https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/10csr/10c26-2.pdf.

a. Release Detection Equipment Testing – (10 CSR 26-2.040) which includes the following:

i. Annual Tank Tightness Test – for approved methods refer to 10 CSR 26-2.043.

ii. Annual Line Tightness Test – for approved methods refer to 10 CSR 26-2.044.

All release detection methods must be callable of detecting the leak rate or quantity specified for the method in 10 CSR 26-2.043, 10 CSR 26-2.044, 10 CSR 26-2.2046, or 10 CSR 26-2.047, as appropriate, with a probability of detection of ninety-five percent (95%) and a probability of false alarm of five percent (5%). All release detection methods and equipment must be conducted and operated in accordance with the applicable National Work Group on Leak Detection Evaluations listing (www.nwglde.org), unless otherwise approved by MDNR.

b. Triennial Containment Sump Hydrostatic Test – Spill buckets and containments sumps must be tested using the sumps manufacturer’s protocol OR the National Work Group on Leak Detection Evaluation certified method (www.nwglde.org) OR the Petroleum Equipment Institute’s Recommended Practice (PEI RP) 1200-2012, “Recommended Practices for the Testing and Verification of Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment at UST Facilities.” The containment sump test is to ensure the equipment is liquid tight by using vacuum, pressure or liquid testing. (10 CSR 26-2.035)

c. Triennial Spill Bucket Hydrostatic Test – The test can be done by sealing the bucket; putting pressure or vacuum on the bucket; and then testing to see if the spill bucket is tight. The test can also be done by a more common/traditional method by hydrostatic (water) integrity test of a single-walled spill bucket or basin following the same general procedures as a containment sump test, except that the spill bucket is filled to within 1.5 inches of the top and monitor to ensure the water level does not change. The contractor must dispose of the water properly. For a double-walled spill bucket, following the manufacturer’s instruction, which typically include a vacuum or pressure test to confirm the integrity of the both walls.

d. Triennial Overfill Valve Test (Overfill Prevention Equipment) – This equipment includes, automatic shutoff devices, overfill alarms, and ball float valves. To test/inspect the overfill device, most equipment must be removed from the tank. Check for damage, ensure all parts are moving freely, and functioning properly, and verify that the shutoff is at the appropriate level in the tank. The inspections must be conducted according to a code of practice or manufacturer’s instructions.

2. SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

a. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION VERIFICATION (PIV): Only the Job Foremen shall be fully PIV registered and shall be completed 45 days after contract award.

1. Except for initiating registration with the PIV Sponsor, personnel conducting business pursuant to this contract shall not enter VA owned or leased property without a current and valid VA issued badge. Personnel may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects, including toolboxes, lockers, vehicle, or any other container, whilst on VA owned or leased property upon request from VA Police. Contractor shall coordinate with COR for PIV badging.

b. QUALITY OF SERVICE: All testing services shall be performed by a trained or certified person in accordance with regulations listed in this contract.

c. TESTING REPORTS: Upon the completion of work, the contractor shall submit a completed report to the COR. The report must indicate the date the work was complete, what test were conducted, the results of the test, and any follow-up actions required. The report must be signed, legible and submitted within 15-days after testing. (Attachment B – Test Report).

d. All contractor laydown areas (equipment, materials, dumpsters, etc.) shall be coordinated with the Medical Center prior to work commencement.

e. IDENTIFICATION: The Contractor’s personnel shall wear either a company shirt or hat bearing the company logo.

f. VEHICLES: All Contractor’s vehicles will be locked, and keys removed while performing service on the VA property. This is intended to protect the Contractor’s property and provide for the safety of the VA Medical Center’s personnel. Vehicle(s) shall bear the company logo. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions.

g. SAFETY REQUIREMENT: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when work is being performed.

h. RESTRICTIONS: Smoking is prohibited on VA grounds. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district state, or municipal court.

i. DAMAGE: The contractor must take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any government property. The Contractor shall repair any damage to the premises caused by the Contractor, its employees, or the agents. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from and against any and all losses or damages resulting from the Contractor’s installation, maintenance, service, removal, or operation of the equipment or any other equipment of the Contractor’s except loss or damage arising from negligent or intentional act or omission of the Government. The contractor shall report any damages immediately to the COR. Any damaged material (i.e., trees, shrubs, lawn/turf, cubs, gutters, sidewalks, etc.) will be replaced in a timely manner or corrected by the Contractor with like materials, at no extra cost to the government, upon approval of the CO.

j. SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall submit, 30-days after award, the planned testing schedule.

3. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. Cost incurred by the Contractor through the actions of parities other than the CO, or those specifically delegated to the COR, shall be borne by the Contractor.

Attachment A – Schedule of Price and Delivery

USTs at Jefferson Barracks

USTs at John Cochran

Attachment B – Test Report

Date: Tank #:

Test Check which test was performed

Pass / Fail

If fail, explain why and items needed to correct.

a. Annual Tank Tightness Test

b. Annual Line Tightness Test

c. Triennial Spill Bucket Hydrostatic Test

d. Triennial Containment Sump Hydrostatic Test

e. Triennial Overfill Valve Test

Signature of Contractor

Appendix C – Site Maps

John Cochran Facility Map

UST 3

1,000-Gallons Diesel

UST 5

2,500-Gallons Diesel

Jefferson Barracks Facility Map

UST 27, 28, 29, 30

30,000-Gallons each

UST 31

1,000-Gallons Diesel

UST 19

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