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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for cleaning a 15,000-gallon No. 2 fuel oil tank at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. The contractor must provide all equipment, labor, materials, supervision, and transportation to clean the tank interior, which includes removing residual fuel, sludge, and sediment, followed by washing and detergent application.

The work requires specific safety and environmental protocols including proper ventilation, breathing apparatus, tank entry certification, and hazardous waste disposal procedures. The contractor must follow OSHA regulations, EPA requirements, and multiple industry standards (API, NFPA, NIOSH). Key requirements include providing safety plans, hazardous waste disposal plans, tank entry permits, internal tank inspection reports per SP001 standards, and disposal manifests. Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with contractor personnel requiring advance security clearance. The contractor must maintain both General Liability and Pollution Legal Liability insurance, and warranty their work for one year.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY

NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT 06320

SCOPE OF WORK FOR:

15,000 GALLON FUEL OIL TANK CLEANING

PROJECT NUMBER: 27909116

Public Works Officials
Initial
Date

CWO2 Jason Billings (COR)

PROJECT MANAGER

LCDR Patrick Page

BASE FACILITY ENGINEER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS1
01 10 00 – GENERAL PARAGRAPHS1
01 33 00 – SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES3
01 35 29 – HEALTH AND SAFETY, PROCEDURES5
01 35 43 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES7
01 40 00 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS9
01 74 19 – WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL10
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES12
33 01 50 – CLEANING OF PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS12

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 – GENERAL PARAGRAPHS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, materials, supervision, and transportation to provide a service of cleaning the inside of 15,000-gallon fuel tank which contains No. 2 fuel oil.

1.02 LOCATION: The specified work shall be performed at the Boiler Plant, Bibb Street at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Business address location is 15 Mohegan Ave, New London, CT 06320.

1.03 CONTRACT OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE: The term COR is an abbreviation for “Contracting Officer’s Representative”. The COR is appointed by the Contract Officer (KO) or Contract Manager (CM). The COR ensures that all the technical requirements are met by the Contractor. The COR may assign an Inspector in his or her place. The COR cannot make contract changes amendments or resolve disputes. Only the KO can make contract changes if he or she approves.

1.04 PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

A. SITE INVESTIGATION: Any bidder interested in completing the project shall perform a site visit to the locations of the project to survey and become familiar with all the existing conditions under which the project will be performed prior to submitting their bid. The Contractor shall verify dimensions, linear footages, and square footages. Visits to the site may be coordinated with CWO2 Jason Billings Assistant Public Works Officer at 860.444.8554 or email at, Jason.C.Billings@uscg.mil. Failure to visit site and make a proper assessment will disqualify contractor as they will not have the proper information to develop a proper bid.

B. CONTRACTOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide a list of all on-site personnel, including Sub-Contractors to the KO. The Contractor shall update this list when changes occur. Contractor personnel not listed may be denied access to the Coast Guard facility. Contractor personnel will be restricted to designated working areas. Any personnel violating this policy may lose access to the Coast Guard facility. Contractor personnel shall always have photo identification while working on Coast Guard facilities. E-mail the KO the names of the Employees who are coming to work onsite and their Company’s name at least 48 hours in advance to inform Police Central.

C. WORKDAY: Typically, Contractor activities shall be conducted only between the hours of 0730 and 1600 local time Monday through Friday excluding all Federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to work outside these hours, he or she shall submit a request to the Contracting Officer for approval not less than 48 hours in advance.

D. OTHER ACADEMY CONTACTS:

1) Fire Marshall: 860.444.8559 Sail Loft Building.

2) Safety Engineer: 860.444.8227 Sail Loft Building.

E. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Contractor shall not commence work until all materials are available to complete the project. The Contractor shall make KO aware of any lead times. The Contractor shall proceed with work on the negotiated start date determined between the Contractor and KO.

1.05 CONTRACTOR USE OF FACILITIES:

A. STORAGE: The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Coast Guard assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

B. UTILITIES: Water at household pressures and electricity at 120V @ 15A are available at no cost to the Contractor. Utility connections and disconnections shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Additional utilities beyond what the Academy provides shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor upon completion of work shall remove all equipment promptly.

C. SMOKING POLICY: The Coast Guard Academy has a very strict smoking policy that limits smokers to 4 smoking areas on campus. See Appendix A provided for smoking locations.

D. SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities are available for Contractor use at the job site. The Contractor shall ensure that the facilities remain clean after their use.

E. PARKING: Parking is authorized for the Contractor at the Academy during the performance of work. Overnight parking is not authorized. See CWO2 Jason Billings for parking arrangements.

1.06 DRAWINGS: Project location Technical Exhibit and tank drawings will be provided.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PRE-PROJECT CONFERENCE: Contractor shall meet with the Public works Officials and KO prior to project commencement to discuss in detail the tank cleaning work plan, including work procedures and precautions for the work plan.

END OF SECTION 01 10 00

01 33 00 – SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY: This Section includes the administrative and procedural requirements of handling submittals.

1.02 FORWARDING: The Contractor shall forward all submittals to the KO by e-mail or hard copy. Submittals shall include the date, project title and number, Contractor's name and address and notification of deviations from contract documents.

A. APPROVAL: The KO will reply with an approval or disapproval of submittals within 10 business days after receipt.

B. RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIFICATIONS: Approval of submittals, corrections and/or comments made during the review does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with these requirements specified herein.

1.03 GENERAL SUBMITTALS:

A. SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS's): Copies of all SDS's (or MSDS) for all hazardous materials shall be submitted along with a listing of quantities of these hazardous materials proposed to be stored on site.

B. ACCIDENT PREVENTION: The awarded Contractor should have in their possession a copy of their company's “Accident Prevention” or “Injury and Illness Prevention Plan”.

C. WARRANTY INFORMATION: Provide all warranty information and contact information if applicable.

1.04 SPECIFIC SUBMITTALS BEFORE PROJECT COMMENCEMENT:

A. INSURANCE: The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer (KO) proof of General Liability insurance and Pollution Legal Liability insurance for both the Contractor and any sub-Contractors prior to the commencement of services.

B. HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL PLAN: Prepare a Hazardous Waste Disposal Plan and submit after contract award for approval by the KO.

C. SAFETY PLAN: Submit a safety plan after contract award prior to commencing work. The safety program may be reviewed by the Safety Officer of the facility.

D. STATEMENTS OF PROCEDURES: Provide job specific procedure statement indicating all methods and materials used for project execution and scheduling.

E. TANK CLEANING AGENTS: Provide cut sheet of the brand and type of detergent Contractor intends to be using in the project.

F. VENTILATION SYSTEM: Provide size and type information of tank exhaust blower system intending to be used.

G. RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE BREATHING EQUIPMENT: Provide breathing air supply system intending to be used during the project. Indicate the type of system be it compressed air, bottled air either SCBA or remote feed.

1.05 SPECIFIC SUBMITTALS DURING AND AFTER PROJECT COMMENCEMENT:

A. TANK ENTRY PERMITS: Provide copies of the Certifications of tank entry for each day to the COR.

B. HOT WORK PERMITS: Provide copies of the Certifications of tank for Hot Work for each day to the COR if applicable.

C. INTERNAL TANK INSPECTION REPORT: To be completed to SP001 standards.

D. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFESTS: Provide to the Environmental Compliance Officer or the COR or KO a signed copy of the Hazardous Waste transportation manifest.

E. DISPOSAL RECEIPTS: Provide copies of the acceptance receipts for the material, from the disposal site.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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END OF SECTION 01 33 00

01 35 29 – HEALTH, AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY: This Section applies to all necessary requirements taken by the Contractor to comply with the health and safety requirements listed herein. Requirements are proper ventilation, breathable air, tank entry certification, and hot work certification.

1.02 OSHA REGULATIONS: 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. When the standards differ, the more restrictive standard shall apply.

1.03 RESPONSIBILITY: The Contractor shall be responsible for all safety of their personnel and the proper procedures to attain to Federal, State and Local standards. The Contractor may hire another Company Industrial Hygienist, or employ their own that handles all health, safety, atmosphere monitoring, tank entry and hot work permits, and rescue requirements. In addition, the Contractor is required to flow down the safety requirements and/or specifications to all Subcontractors.

1.04 COAST GUARD ACADEMY SAFETY ENGINEER: The Coast Guard Academy Safety Engineer will not have a direct role or assume any responsibility in this project. But the Safety Engineer does have the right to enforce corrections and stop the project for gross or repeated violations and/or mishaps.

1.05 SAFETY GEAR: The Contractor (or Sub-Contractors) shall supply their employees with the required safety protection as necessary.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:

A. GENERAL: Hard hats, hearing protection safety glasses, safety harnesses.

B. JOB SPECIFIC: The Contractor shall furnish necessary clothing like chemical resistant boots, coveralls, gloves for specific protection of people entering the tank.

C. AIR FED BREATHING SUPPLY: Approved compressor airline respirators, or air cylinder line fed or SCBA type. Ensure enough replacement air cylinders for the duration of the project.

D. OTHER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Provide NIOSH 99-109 approved respiratory protection. Provide 29 CFR 1910.134 if required.

2.02 JOB SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT:

A. ATMOSPHERE TESTER: To check tank atmosphere for the breathability of air and detect other toxic gasses. Ensure calibration is up to date.

B. FALL PROTECTION: All project activities shall comply with the fall protection requirements of CFR 1926 Subpart M if required.

C. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: CO2 ABC type.

D. VENTILATION EQUIPMENT: Explosion proof electrical, sufficient CFM capacity for the required air changes per hour with velometer.

E. LIGHTING: UL 844, Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA) approved, explosion proof, floodlight type, portable battery powered light or equal or better.

F. RESCUERS AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT: Employees on-site shall be trained and qualified to respond to emergencies and conduct rescue operations. The Employees shall be well versed in the types of retrieval equipment and rescue operations.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL PROTECTION:

A. POSTING BARRIERS AND WARNING SIGNS: The Contractor shall provide, set up barriers and post signs near work area to help prevent unauthorized entry of personnel who are not working on the project while work is in progress. Notify the COR of any violations.

B. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Contract Employees shall wear properly fitted PPE in accordance with the safety measures dictated by the type of work they are performing.

3.02 PROJECT SPECIFIC PROCEDURES:

A. WATCHES: Establish designated personnel for air bottle, fire and/or tank watches in communication with personnel working inside the tank confined space.

B. VENTILATION PROCEDURES: Temporarily install intake or exhaust ventilation as required by the current Safety Codes. Ventilate the tank confined space prior to the commencement of project entry. Maintain a vapor free condition throughout the project inside the tank. Fans must be non-sparking, explosion proof, electrically operated or air driven feed or exhaust type. Fans must be kept in operation whenever workers are in the tank. Fans must be shut down 15 minutes before taking air sample tests.

C. ATMOSPHERE TESTING: Before tank entry a at the beginning of each workday, project Supervisor shall ensure tank’s atmosphere is tested and evaluated by a qualified person for oxygen, flammable vapors and toxic exposures. The project Supervisor shall issue entry permits after the requirements are met.

D. CERTIFICATIONS: Contract Employees shall ensure tank is properly certified by the Contractor for entry and hot work if applicable before entry.

E. TANK ENTRY: Prepare the tank for entry in accordance with NFPA 326 by qualified persons. Employees shall only enter the tank only after properly certified. Identify potential hazards and apply control measures to eliminate the hazards. Test and monitor atmospheric conditions to ensure and maintain breathable conditions.

F. EMERGENCY TANK EXITING: To facilitate quick, emergency tank exiting, keep the area around the tank openings clear of obstructions.

END OF SECTION 01 35 29

01 35 43 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES

1.01 SUMMARY: This Section applies to all necessary steps taken by the Contractor to comply with the environmental protection requirements listed herein.

1.02 EPA COMPLIANCE: During the performance of all work under this contract, the Contractor shall strictly adhere to Environmental Protection Agency Regulations (EPA) as well as all applicable state and local requirements. When the standards differ, the more restrictive standard shall apply.

1.03 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: Provide and maintain environmental protection during the life of the Contract to control pollution or to correct conditions that develop during project operations. Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

1.04 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Hazardous wastes, such as water, sediment, and sludge, must be packaged, labeled, stored, transported (or by vacuum truck), treated and disposed of in accordance with 40 CFR 260 through 40 CFR 266 and State and local regulations. Transporters, sorters, treaters and disposers must be certified and have EPA ID numbers.

1.05 PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES:

A. VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT: Vehicular equipment shall be in good condition without leaks of hydraulic or lubricating fluids. Remove any vehicle from the Government premises that develops leaks or drips. Clean up spills immediately. Do not repair vehicles on site.

B. WEATHER LIMITATIONS: Proceed with the maintenance project only when existing and forecasted weather conditions permits a safe work environment.

C. PROJECT SITE GROUNDS: Contractor shall avoid using heavy equipment during times when the ground soil is soft. The Contractor shall mitigate soil ruts made from vehicles.

D. SPILLS AND RELEASES: The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall pay all costs for the cleanup and the disposal of wastes from any spills or releases of any hazardous materials to the environment that was done by the Contractor. All non-incidental spills and releases shall be reported immediately to the Academy's Environmental Department at 860.444.8233. If the Contractor is performing a spill cleanup, the Contractor shall perform the cleanup in a manner that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

1.06 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING PLAN: The Contractor shall have a compliance program outlining handling and disposal procedures of hazardous materials, petroleum products and hazardous waste. any hazardous waste licenses and permits and the identification of hazardous waste and material transportation and disposal Contractors. The Coast Guard has the right to intervene with contract performance of there is any failure to comply with laws and regulations or who fails to provide compliance with them.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 HAZARDOUS WASTE PROCEDURES: See Section 01 74 19 for details.

3.02 PREPARATION OF SURROUNDING AREAS: Protect structures, vehicles utilities, sidewalks, pavements, turf areas and existing plants from damage caused by project operations.

END OF SECTION 01 35 43

01 40 00 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.01 SUMMARY: This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC).

1.02 CONTRACTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. CONTRACTOR: The Contractor shall have experience in all phases of environmental cleaning and hazardous waste transport. Work must conform with the recommendations of NFPA 326, API RP 2003, and API Std 2015.

B. MANUFACTURERS: Manufacturers shall be firms that are experienced in manufacturing products or systems like those specified for this project herein and with a record of successful in-service performance. Manufacturers shall also have sufficient production capacity to produce those required units.

1.03 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL:

A. PROJECT CONDITIONS: The Contractor shall monitor and maintain control over job conditions to protect their Employee’s life, health and wellbeing.

B. LAWS AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall ensure that all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations are not violated throughout the project.

1.04 WARRANTIES:

A. CONTRACTOR WARRANTY: The Contractor shall warranty their work for a period of 1 year. Any Sub-Contractor work deficiencies shall be responsibility of the primary bidding Contractor.

B. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY: Provide any Manufacturer warranty in writing if applicable.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION: The Contractor shall make a request to the COR for an inspection to determine if all the technical requirements of the fuel tank cleaning have been met. The COR may prepare a Punch List for items that do not meet the technical requirements. Items on the Punch List shall be corrected before the COR will notify the KO of project completion.

3.02 PROTECTION AND REPAIR: Protect exposed and surrounding areas from damage that could occur to the existing mechanical equipment in all phases of work. The Contractor shall make any repair to surrounding finishes or items that Contractor Employee(s) caused at no expense to Government.

END OF SECTION 01 40 00

01 74 19 – WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

1.01 SUMMARY: This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the disposing of hazardous and nonhazardous project waste.

1.02 WASTE OWNERSHIP: Refuse, excess materials and/or waste materials resulting from the project operations shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be recycled and/or disposed of off Government property.

1.03 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. Comply with 40 CFR 262, 263, 29 CFR 1910.120, State and Local regulations for removal, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste as discussed in the Contractor's Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste Handling Plan.

1.04 ACADEMY DUMPSTERS: The Contractor shall not dispose any project waste into Academy dumpsters unless the COR has given permission.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 WASTE GENERATION: Remove dust, debris and product packaging from the work area. Promptly dispose of waste materials.

3.02 NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL: Except for items or materials to be salvaged, recycled, or otherwise reused, remove waste materials from the project site and legally dispose of them in a landfill or incinerator. Remove and transport debris from the Government premises in a manner that will prevent waste loss or spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

3.03 HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL: Any hazardous or regulated waste generated from this project, is the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements.

A. MANIFEST: The Contractor will provide the EPA ID number and manage manifests. The facility address will be used on each manifest.

B. TRANSPORTING: The Contractor shall arrange and be responsible for the transportation and final disposal of any hazardous waste.

C. SIGNATURE: Any manifest of hazardous waste shall be signed by the Contractor’s Environmental Site Manager and provide a copy to the Environmental Compliance Officer.

D. CONTAINERS: Hazardous sediment and sludge from the tank that must be disposed off site by the Contractor. Packaged, labeled, stored, transported, treated, and disposed in accordance with 40 CFR 260, 40 CFR 261, 40 CFR 262, 40 CFR 263, 40 CFR 264, 40 CFR 265, and 40 CFR 266 meeting Federal, State, and local regulations.

3.04 HOUSEKEEPING:

A. DAILY: The Contractor shall clean the work area at the end of each workday. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before cleaning operations began. Do not allow materials to accumulate on the project site.

B. COMPLETION: Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall remove all debris, scraps, and other foreign matter.

END OF SECTION 01 74 19

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 01 50 – CLEANING OF PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES: This Section applies to all work required for cleaning the inside of a 15,000-gallon fuel tank.

1.02 DELIVERY AND STORAGE: Deliver equipment and materials to the site in an undamaged condition bearing the Manufacturer's name and brand designation. Store equipment and materials off the ground to provide proper protection. Replace defective and damaged equipment and materials.

1.03 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

A. AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API):

1) API RP 2003 (2015; 8th Ed) Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents.

2) API Std 2015 (2018) Requirements for Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Tanks.

B. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA):

1) NFPA 326 (2015) Standard for Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair.

C. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NIOSH):

1) NIOSH 99-109 (Latest) Certified Equipment List.

D. STEEL TANK INSTITUTE:

1) SP001 Inspection of Aboveground Tanks.

E. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD):

1) MIL-PRF-680 (2010; Rev C; Notice 1 2015) Degreasing Solvent.

F. U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION:

1) (GSA) FS O-D-1276 (Rev B; Notice 1) Disinfectant-Detergent, General Purpose (Pine Oil).

G. U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA):

1) 40 CFR 260 Hazardous Waste Management System General.

2) 40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.

3) 40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste.

4) 40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste.

5) 40 CFR 264 Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.

6) 40 CFR 265 Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.

7) 40 CFR 266 Standards for the Management of Specific Hazardous Wastes and Specific Types of Hazardous Waste Management Facilities.

H. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL):

1) UL 844 (2012; Reprint Oct 2021) UL Standard for Safety Luminaires for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS:

A. CLEANING AGENTS:

1) Detergent: FS O-D-1276.

2) Solvent: MIL-PRF-680, Type 2, minimum flashpoint of +140 degrees F if necessary.

3) Other approved Industrial cleaning agents.

B. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS: Provide all consumable material to include but not limited to in kind gaskets and hardware to close and properly seal the tank.

C. RIGGING EQUIPMENT: Provide rigging and lifting equipment for raising and lifting heavy jobsite items like the entry cover plates.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION FOR ENTRY: See Section 01 35 29 “Health, and Safety Procedures” for permission and certification.

3.02 SECURING:

A. PIPING ISOLATION: Piping in need of isolation shall be performed by the Coast Guard Academy Shops.

B. LOCKOUT TAGOUT: Coast Guard Academy Shops shall isolate energy sources by performing lockout tagout on electrical sources to tank.

C. REMOVAL OF IGNITION SOURCES: Remove any sources of ignition from the cleaning area. Do not permit ignition producing devices in the area.

D. SURVEY OF HAZARDOUS AREAS: Carefully survey the entire area around the tank to be cleaned to ensure that there are no vapors present in the pit, low places, or hazardous areas and that all unauthorized personnel are cleared from the area. Correct all unsatisfactory conditions before proceeding with the project.

3.03 FUEL REMOVAL:

A. GAINING ACCESS: The Contractor shall provide the rigging and manpower to remove access cover(s) for Contractor Employee access. The Contractor shall set up, operate and monitor the ventilation system prior to entry and certification. Cover is approximately 145 lbs.

B. RESIDUAL FUEL: All possible fuel and any further de-puddling shall be removed from the tank by the Contractor. Collect any remaining fuel by pump into suitable drums or vacuum truck in accordance with Local, State, and Federal approved procedures and regulations.

C. SLUDGE AND SEDIMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL: Squeegee or brush any sludge, sediment, or other loose material into piles, shovel into buckets or other suitable containers, or the use of a vacuum truck, and remove from the tank.

3.04 CLEANING: After water, fuel, and sludge have been removed.

A. WASHING: thoroughly wash the tank interior. The Contractor must limit the water pressure during washing so that it does not cause damage to the existing internal coating.

B. DETERGENT APPLICATION: Apply detergent solution in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions to aid in sediment removal. Operate a portable suction pump or vacuum truck continuously while pressure washing with suction hose extended to the tank bottom to remove water, dirt, oil, or other loose materials washed off. All wash water rinseate will be vacuumed into vacuum truck or barrels for offsite disposal.

3.05 TANK INSPECTION: After cleaning tank interior, perform an internal tank inspection in accordance with SP001 standards. Provide COR with a copy of the inspection report.

3.06 RESTORATION OF SITE: Replace valves, piping, manhole covers, and similar items which were removed at the start of the job with new gasket material in kind resistant to fuel not less than the thickness of the gasket removed. Remove, from the site, debris, equipment and materials used for the cleaning operations. Restore the site to its original condition. Notify the COR of project completion.

END OF SECTION 33 01 50

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