SOW Fuel.docx

SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The work consists of providing all labor, materials and equipment as required to pressure test fuel pipe lines at USCG SFO Eastern Shore, 3823 Main Street, Chincoteague VA 23336.

2. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, and COMPLETION OF WORK: Upon acceptance the contractor shall commence work diligently to complete the entire work ready for use by 30 working days after contract award.

3. SCOPE OF WORK: Pressure Test Fuel Pipe Lines.

This specification covers the material, method and installation required by the Contractor to pressure test approximately 1,700 linear feet of diesel fuel lines and 260 linear feet of gasoline fuel lines. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor materials and equipment to complete the work as hereinafter specified:

1. Verify all fuel transfer breakers and fuel stations are properly Locked and Secured prior to working on any fuel pipes.

2. Disconnect piping from fuel tanks and cover the openings to the tanks so any foreign objects cannot enter the tanks.

3. Remove all fuel from lines being tested and dispose of properly.

4. Pressure test carrier line at 50 psi for 2 hours.

5. Pressure test secondary containment line at 5 psi for 1 hour while soaping all joints to inspect for leaks.

6. Notify QAE of test results.

7. Pump out and clean all sumps for proper inspection.

8. Notify QAE to inspect sumps.

9. Reconnect all piping to the manner it was removed.

10. Reseal all sumps after inspection.

11. Conduct Operational test on all fuel lines after work is completed to ensure no leaks.

4. PROTECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish, erect and maintain suitable safety barriers to restrict personnel from area(s) of piping being tested in case of emergency. Acceptable forms of restricted areas are traffic cones and/or safety barricades with brightly colored flagging. Contractor shall provide spill kit and spill buckets within 5 ft of testing sight to prevent any fuel spillage and environmental hazards.

5. WORK STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor shall have the proper equipment in good and working order with testing equipment calibrated for the required Work. Additionally, the awarded contractor is responsible for providing qualified and skilled labor to schedule, pressure test fuel lines, dispose of hazards materials properly, for scope requirements. The contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, and required Protective Personnel Equipment for their workers. During setup, testing, and break down the contractor shall ensure that the site is clean and materials and equipment are stored away safely each day. Upon completion of the project the contractor must remove all rubbish from the site.

6. Work Hours: The Contractor shall perform the on-site work during the normal operational hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays.

7. DESIGNATED TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE: The designated technical representative and Point of Contact for this project CWO Jim Petrik at (757) 336-2842 or james.m.petrik@uscg.mil.

8. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK: The Offeror should visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions which can affect the cost of the work thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve bidders from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The government will assume no responsibility for any understanding or misrepresentations concerning conditions made by any of its officers or agents prior to the execution of the contract, unless included in the request for quotes, the specification or related documents.

9. AFTER AWARD OF THE CONTRACT: The contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer of his intended start date. The work shall be done in accordance with the specification.

10. ORAL MODIFICATION: No oral statement of any person other than the contracting officer shall in any manner or degree, modify or otherwise affect the terms of this contract.

11. WORKMANSHIP: All work shall be accomplished with the best standard practices, and by workmen thoroughly experienced in the required trades. The work shall be supervised by experienced personnel and shall be satisfactory to the onsite technical representative.

12. PERMITS: The contractor shall without additional expense to the government, obtain all appointments, licenses, and permits required for the prosecution of the work. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

13. CLEAN UP: All trash and debris shall be removed from the site daily. The job site shall be left in a clean and neat manner.

14. WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS: If the contractor desires to carry on work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays or outside the station’s regular hours, he may submit his request in writing to the Contracting Officer for approval consideration. The contractor shall allow ample time to enable satisfactory arrangements to be made by the government for inspecting the work in progress.

15. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK: Contact the Contracting Officer and the onsite technical representative.

16. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND VEHICLES: The contractor shall provide a detailed list of all employees five (5) days prior to commencing work. The employee list shall contain the employee’s full name, date and place of birth, current address and last four (4) of SSN. The USCG SFO Eastern Shore Security Officer CWO Jim Petrik will be given a copy of the employee list and a pass will be issued for entry. All employees entering facility must show proof of identification. Each contractor provided vehicle or towed trailer shall show the contractor’s name so that it is clearly visible on the vehicle. A valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker is required. All vehicles operated on government property shall be maintained in a good state of repair.

17. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Responsibilities:

a. All contractors working on USCG SFO Eastern Shore shall abide by all federal safety regulations as published by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 29 CFR 1910 (series) and 29 CFR 1926 (series). Contractor written safety programs shall be reviewed by the Base Safety Officer prior to starting work.

b. Written notification must be provided to the Base Safety Officer, CWO Jim Petrik (757) 336-2842 in their capacity as Base Fire Marshal of any activity that could potentially cause fire or explosion or that changes or reduces the capability of fighting a fire or explosion. Some examples of qualifying activities are: a fire hydrant or fire suppression system that must be taken out of service for any reason, electrical work that affects fire alarm systems, introduction of hazardous or flammable material onto the Base, and blocking of any egress routes or emergency vehicle routes. Inclusion of this information in the contract constitutes written notification as long as the outsource review sheet is signed by Base Safety Officer.

c. Copies of the following must be provided to the Base Safety Officer prior to starting work in affected areas: Confined Space Entry Permits, Hot Work Chits, and Dig Chits. Confined space clearance must be conducted by a certified marine chemist and permit required spaces will have a copy of the permit posted on site during work. Hot work will only be conducted with permission and a fire watch must be posted during work. A facility dig chit is required in addition to a Miss Utility dig chit. The systems on USCG SFO Eastern Shore are not limited to what the City of Chincoteague has on file. In order to ensure electrical safety and integrity of systems, a facility chit is required.

d. Lock Out/Tag Out requires notification and coordination with facilities and will not be conducted by a contractor on USCG SFO Eastern Shore. A Facilities Division representative is required for all contractor Lock Out/Tag Out needs.

2. Rights:

a. Every employee working on USCG SFO Eastern Shore has the right to a safe and healthy work place. The contractor has the responsibility and right to stop unsafe work. QAE’s and the Safety Officer may also institute a work stoppage relating to unsafe practices or immediate danger to life and health situations.

18. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:

a. All contractors working on USCG SFO Easter Shore shall abide by all federal environmental regulations as published by the Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR (series).

b. Written notification must be provided to the Environmental Protection Specialist of any activity that could potentially cause a permit violation on USCG SFO Eastern Shore. Some examples of qualifying activities are: any activity that could result in a spill or discharge into a waterway or introducing a hazardous material into the environment.

c. Copies of the following must be provided to the Environmental Protection Specialist prior to starting work in affected areas: Material Safety Data Sheets, permits, and notices of intent.

d. Hazardous materials used by a contractor are required to be disposed of by that contractor. Disposal must be in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.