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Scope of Work and Specifications

Repair AST Deficiencies

U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City

August 2026

Project COR

Name: Josh Carr Email: steven.j.carr@uscg.mil Facilities Engineering Department

1. Scope:

a. The Contractor must provide all supervision, labor, equipment, parts, and tools necessary to repair above-ground storage tank deficiencies as described in Section 11. The Contractor must verify tank materials and all dimensions prior to performing any calculations or ordering materials.

b. There are seven (7) total contract line options (one base line item plus six option line items) included in this scope of work. The Contractor is requested to include pricing for the base line item and each option line item separately as part of their quote.

c. Coordination and schedule of all inspections and testing must be approved by the COR.

d. All work must be completed in accordance with building code, gas code, mechanical code, and electrical code. All work must comply with manufacturers’ installation instructions and recommendations.

e. The work will be performed at USCG Base Elizabeth City.

2. Existing Site Conditions:

a. The Contractor must satisfy themselves with the existing site conditions and the work to be performed. All potential Contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site to field verify any/all quantities before submitting quotes/proposals. All visitors must complete a visitor access request form in accordance with Base security policy and present a valid Real ID or passport as a method of identification. Visitors with a valid Military ID or RAPIDGate pass will not be required to complete the access form. Interested Contractors must make arrangements for site visits with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All site visits are to be prearranged a minimum of three (3) workdays in advance. To arrange a site visit, the following information must be provided: full name, date of birth, and driver’s license number.

b. After award, all Contractors that require Base access will have to be pre-vetted for entry prior to commencement of work. All work that has a period of performance greater than 10 workdays may be subject to obtaining a RAPIDGate pass as a method of Base entry.

3. Government Facilities and Utilities:

a. Electrical power is available on the site. The Contractor will be permitted to utilize these utilities in performing the work, provided that the existing systems are not overloaded.

b. Telephone services will not be available for use by the Contractor.

c. Building restroom facilities are not available for use. The Contractor must provide portable restroom facilities for use by their employees.

d. The Contractor, their employees, and any sub-contractors must become familiar with and obey all Base regulations. All personnel employed on the project must keep within the limits of the work area and must not enter any other area outside of the work site unless to do so in the performance of their duties. Work site and execution must be arranged so as not to disrupt normal operations in this area. There must be no smoking in any Coast Guard building. All smoking must be done only in a designated smoking area.

4. Materials and Locations:

a. Materials must be delivered to the jobsite in their original unopened packages, clearly marked with the manufacturer’s name, brand name, and description of contents. Storage must be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area. Stored materials must be protected from sunlight and kept away from excessive heat. Insulation board must not be exposed to flame or other ignition sources.

The Contractor must not store any highly flammable materials in the work area. Sufficient area for staging is available on site; storage areas will be pre-approved by the COR. Special precautions must be taken to ensure construction materials and debris does not enter the airfield, runways, or taxiways.

b. Laydown areas will be approved by the COR with coordination from the Base Environmental Compliance Office. Any damage to vegetated areas must be repaired and reseeded by the Contractor.

5. Labor Laws:

a. See the attached contract clauses for applicable labor requirements and the attached wage determination for prevailing rates that must be paid to covered workers.

6. Safety:

a. The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety. The Contractor must implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the construction area, prevents damage to property, and avoids work interruptions. The Contractor must provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, signal lights, etc. as well as complying with the requirements of all federal safety regulations as published by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 29 CFR 1910 (series), 29 CFR 1926 (series), State and Local safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any operation defined as “Hot Work” as per OSHA/NFPA requires a permit to be issued by Base Elizabeth City Fire Department. This includes welding, cutting, brazing, grinding or any work that could produce sparks or heat and may initiate a fire.

7. Environmental Compliance:

a. General Compliance

i. All work must be performed in accordance with the Base Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Base/HMF/APAC Synthetic Minor Air Emissions Air Permit, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)/Part B Permit, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES), and Base Elizabeth City Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

ii. Erosion and Sediment Control Plans must be submitted for preapproval to the Base Environmental Stormwater Program Manager at least 7 calendar days prior to commencement of related work and must align with all applicable permits and plans.

b. Certifications and Refrigerant Handling

i. Contractor personnel working on HVAC units must possess current CFC/HCFC/HFC certifications/licenses as required under EPA regulation 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, Section 608 of the CAA. Certifications/licenses must be made available to the COR and Base Environmental Compliance Office upon request.

ii. All refrigerants must be properly recovered and recycled in accordance with EPA regulations. Documentation of proper recovery and disposal must be submitted to the COR and Base Environmental Compliance Office.

c. Spill Prevention and Response

i. The Contractor is responsible for immediate cleanup of any spills. Waste from spills must be containerized, labeled, and disposed of offsite the same day.

ii. Spill kits of appropriate type and size must be maintained in areas where chemicals are used or stored.

iii. All chemicals must be kept in secondary containment or flammable storage lockers and not exposed to the environment.

iv. All containers must remain closed when not in use.

v. All spills must be reported to the Central Dispatch at (252) 335-6257 and to Base

SPCCP Program Manager (Chris Dunn) at (252) 267-9789 after containment.

d. Waste Management

i. All project generated waste must be recycled or disposed of offsite in accordance with RCRA and all applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as Base permits and plans.

ii. Hazardous waste must be analyzed, characterized, stored, profiled, and disposed of per RCRA requirements. Waste must be manifested with the Base listed as the generator and signed by the Base Environmental Compliance Office prior to removal from Base. Manifest documentation must be submitted to the COR and Base Environmental Compliance Office.

iii. All waste and leftover chemicals/products must be removed from the Base at the end of each workday and upon project completion.

e. Chemical Management

i. All chemicals required for the project and quantities of those chemicals must be preapproved by the Base Environmental Compliance Office, Hazardous Materials Program Manager, Environmental Hazmat Minimization Program Manager, and P2 Committee. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals must be provided to the COR, Base Environmental Compliance Office, and Base Safety Officer at least 7 calendar days prior to bringing chemicals on-site.

ii. Chemical storage must comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and local VOC regulations.

f. Discharge and Water Protection

i. No discharges are allowed to the sanitary sewer without prior analysis and approval from the Base Wastewater Program Manager under the Industrial User Permit (IUP).

ii. Any flushes, backwashes, slug loads, or activation flushes must be captured, analyzed, and approved by the Base Wastewater Program Manager at least 7 calendar days prior to discharge. Disposal must comply with the City of Elizabeth City Sewer Use Ordinance, the Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG) Program, and the USCG Base Industrial User Permit.

iii. Wastewater from maintenance or repair activities must be quantified, analyzed, and approved before being scheduled for periodic maintenance.

iv. Storm drains and waterways within 50 feet of working areas or otherwise at risk of potential discharge must be covered, sealed, or protected with silt fences (or equivalent measures) throughout the duration of the project.

v. No discharge to storm drains is permitted at any time during the project.

8. Liability of Contractor:

a. Any damage to government property caused by the Contractor must be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the government. The Contractor must not disconnect any service without approval from the COR.

9. Site Restoration & Clean Up:

a. The work site must be cleaned up at the completion of each workday. The Contractor must take special care to contain dust while working. Upon completion of the job, the Contractor must clean up the job site, returning it to a state of cleanliness equal to or exceeding that in which it was found. The Contractor must properly dispose of any trash, extra materials, dirt, debris, or other litter offsite. To the maximum extent possible, equipment must be driven and parked on paved surfaces. Any damage done to asphalt or concrete surfaces must be repaired and satisfy the COR prior to final acceptance. All sodded and vegetated areas must be leveled and reseeded prior to final acceptance of the contract. There will be no final acceptance of the contract until the COR approves the appearance of the job site.

10. Contract Timeline:

a. Schedule of Work

i. A workday is defined as any non-weekend or non-Federal Holiday. The Contractor must perform all work during normal base work hours. The normal base working hours are 0700 – 1500, Monday through Friday. If the Contractor would like to work outside normal working hours, permission must be obtained at least 48 hours in advance from the COR.

ii. The Contractor must provide all required information and complete this contract within the time schedule below, unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

iii. Provide all required submittals in accordance with the timelines of Section 10.b.

iv. The COR will have 10 calendar days to review the submittals and respond to the

Contractor.

v. The Contractor, upon receiving notification to proceed and acceptance of submittals, must mobilize to the site within 28 calendar days.

vi. Completion of work must be accomplished within 90 calendar days from notification to proceed and acceptance of submittals.

vii. The Contractor must schedule all work with the COR. The Contractor must understand the importance to schedule and complete all work in a timely fashion.

viii. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer and COR of any changes to the delivery of long lead time equipment or materials and provide a plan to minimize project delays and maintain the approved schedule.

b. Contract Submittals:

i. The following list of submittals must be submitted on the timeline indicated and define the specific minimum requirements for this contract. The submittal must contain sufficient information that can be used to determine compliance of the material with these specifications and referenced specifications.

Submittal Deliverable Required Submittal Timeline

Pre-Quote Site Visit Request Information ☒ In accordance with solicitation posting

Initial Product Data

• Normal Vents/Emergency Vents

• Joint Sealant

• Coatings

• High-Level Alarm/Leak Detection

• Piping

☒ With quote/proposal

Certifications/Licenses ☒ With quote/proposal

Past Performance of Related Work ☒ With quote/proposal

Final Product Data

• Normal Vents/Emergency Vents

• Joint Sealant

• Coatings

• High-Level Alarm/Leak Detection

Piping

Within 14 calendar days after contract award*

Project Schedule ☒ Within 14 calendar days after contract award

Operation and Maintenance Manuals ☒ Within 45 calendar days after completion of project*

Product Warranty Information ☒ Within 45 calendar days after completion of project*

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan ☒ As required

Safety Data Sheets ☒ As required

Post-Award Site Visit Request Information ☒ As required

*Final payment will not be made until all deliverables are submitted and accepted.

11. Detailed Technical Requirements:

Base Line Item (Fuel Farm) to correct deficiencies associated with the following above-ground storage tanks.

b. There are three, 80,000-gallon JP-5 fuel tanks located the Fuel Farm.

c. The Contractor must install a ¼” telltale hole in the shell opening reinforcing plate of each tank. The telltale must be installed on the horizontal centerline and vented to the atmosphere.

d. All three tanks share a common secondary containment. The Contractor is responsible to clean the secondary containment of all vegetation. The Contractor is responsible to clean all organic growth from the tanks.

e. The Contractor must prepare, prime, and paint the fixed roof, roof nozzles, tank bottom extension, tank shell, and spiral stairway of each tank. The paint must be epoxy-based (or equivalent).

f. The Contractor is responsible for localized surface preparation, priming, and paint of failed or degraded coating areas of the above-ground storage tanks.

g. The Contractor is responsible to conduct pre-cleaning in accordance with SSPC SP-1 to remove all visible oil, grease, biological growth, etc.

h. The Contractor is responsible to remove all loose rust, paint, foreign matter, etc. in order to achieve SSPC SP-3 clean. If cleaning is required to bare metal in accordance with SSPC SP- 11, the Contractor must notify the COR for approval prior to cleaning.

i. The Contractor must feather edges of the tightly adhered existing coating to create a smooth transition to the new coating.

j. The Contractor must apply coatings when steel surface temperatures are adequate and ambient conditions are acceptable in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.

k. The Contractor must utilize brush and roller application for localized spot repairs.

l. Wet film thickness and dry film thickness must be per manufacturer’s requirements.

m. The Contractor must utilize 3 coats of epoxy-based coating. The Contractor is responsible to match the existing color of the tank. If the Contractor is unable to match the existing color, notify the COR in order to get approval for an alternate color.

n. The Contractor is responsible to perform a visual inspection of all applied coating to ensure it is free of defects, runs, sags, holidays, etc.

o. The Contractor is responsible to verify dry film thickness.

p. The Contractor must ensure all environmental and safety requirements are met in accordance with Base regulations. The Contractor must implement use of localized drop cloths or containment to capture all loose rust, paint, foreign matter, etc.

q. The Contractor must replace all deteriorated joint sealant for the secondary containment.

r. The Contractor must replace the tank bottom to foundation seal for each tank.

s. The Contractor must replace joint sealant between the tank bottom and concrete ring wall for each tank. The joint sealant should be a two-part penetrating flexible joint sealant such as Corobond 100 (or equivalent). Joint sealant product data must be submitted to the COR and approved by the COR prior to use.

t. The Contractor must install a confined space warning sign at the shell manway for each tank. The sign must read “DANGER PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE DO NOT ENTER.”

u. The Contractor must install steps at the bottom of the spiral stairway to allow for 9 inches of rise between treads. The steps must be installed at the bottom each tank’s stairway.

v. All work must be in accordance with SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 23-02 (Fuel Storage and Delivery Systems).

Option Item 1 (Ventilation) to correct deficiencies associated with the following above-ground storage tanks. All work must be in accordance with SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 23-02 (Fuel Storage and Delivery Systems).

AST-365D (Located at Fuel Farm) (4000-gallon JP-5 fuel tank)

a. Install new emergency vent(s) on tank.

b. Sizing of new emergency vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

g. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on the tank. New signage must be in accordance with all NFPA requirements.

Image: 365D

AST-365E (Located at Fuel Farm) (6000-gallon used oil tank)

a. Install new emergency vent(s) on tank.

b. Sizing of new emergency vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: 365E

AST-365G (Located at Fuel Farm) (250-gallon diesel tank)

a. Replace PVC caps on tank openings with stainless steel caps. New caps must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

b. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on the tank. New

Image: 365E

AST-49 (Located at Building 49) (1000-gallon used oil tank) steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

b. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on the tank. New

Image: Typical View of PVC Caps/Plugs

ALC-TK8 (Located at Building 79) (120-gallon used oil tank) steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

b. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on the tank. New signage must be in accordance with all NFPA requirements.

c. Replace the broken float gauge on top of the tank.

d. The new float gauge must include a measuring tape which covers the full height of tank.

e. The new float and tape must be stainless steel (316 or equivalent).

f. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that the float is weighed correctly for the density of the stored liquid.

g. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that the new float gauge is properly calibrated and operating as intended.

h. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on the tank. New

Image: ALC-TK8

Image: ALC-TK8; View of broken leak gauge

AST-395B (Located at Base Garage) (1500-gallon gasoline tank)

a. Replace and/or extend the normal vent to ensure that the vent is at least 12 feet above the finished ground level and/or a minimum of 5 feet from adjacent building openings.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AST-395B

AST-395C (Located at Base Garage) (1500-gallon diesel tank)

a. Replace and/or extend the normal vent to ensure that the vent is at least 12 feet above the finished ground level and/or a minimum of 5 feet from adjacent building openings.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AST- 395C

AB-207 (Located at Building 86) (400-gallon diesel tank) finished ground level and/or a minimum of 5 feet from adjacent building openings.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AB-207

ALC-TK4 (Located at Building 101) (280-gallon used oil tank)

a. The existing normal vent does not have a rain stop. Contractor must replace the existing normal and install a new normal vent.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: ALC-TK4

ALC-TK6 (Located at Building 100) (280-gallon used oil tank) finished ground level and/or a minimum of 5 feet from adjacent building openings.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: ALC-TK6

AB-201 (Located at Building 30) (250-gallon diesel tank)

a. The Contractor must install a new normal vent.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AB-201

AST-24 (Located at Building 24) (250-gallon tank) finished ground level and/or a minimum of 5 feet from adjacent building openings.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AST-24

AB-210 (Located at Building 37) (195-gallon diesel tank)

a. The Contractor must install a new normal vent.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AB-210

AST-51 (Located at Building 49) (1000-gallon diesel tank) finished ground level and/or a minimum of 5 feet from adjacent building openings.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AST-51

AB-211 (Located at Building 23) (430-gallon diesel tank)

a. The Contractor must install a new normal vent and a new emergency vent.

b. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AB-211

AST-93 (Located at Building 93) (280-gallon used oil tank)

a. Replace and/or extend the normal vent to ensure that the vent is adjusted/moved to prevent the vent from being directly under the roof/covering. The normal vent should be open to an ambient environment.

b. The Contractor must install an additional new emergency vent on the tank.

c. Sizing of any new vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

d. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

e. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

f. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

g. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

h. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on the tank. New

Image: AST-93

AB-203 (Located at Building 49) (100-gallon diesel tank)

a. AB-203 shares a common manifolded normal vent with AB-204, however AB-203 does not have an emergency vent. The Contractor must install a new emergency vent on the tank.

b. Sizing of new emergency vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AB-203

AB-204 (Located at Building 49) (100-gallon diesel tank)

a. AB-204 shares a common manifolded normal vent with AB-203, however AB-204 does not have an emergency vent. The Contractor must install a new emergency vent on the tank.

b. Sizing of new emergency vents must be in accordance with API 2000 and NFPA 30.

c. The Contractor is responsible to determine required vent size based on tank wetted area and stored liquid properties.

d. New vents must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent). Use of any carbon steel vents is prohibited.

e. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new vents correctly operate to relieve pressure.

f. The Contractor is responsible to supply and install new compatible gaskets as well as new fastening hardware (matching nuts/bolts). Gasket material must be expanded PTFE.

Fastening hardware must be stainless steel material (316 or equivalent).

Image: AB-204

Option Item 2 (Grounding Wires)

b. The Contractor in responsible to install new grounding wire(s) for the tank. The minimum number of grounding connections must be in accordance with UFC 3-575-01.

c. The Contractor must ensure that bonding materials are compatible and must not bond dissimilar metals in order to prevent galvanic corrosion.

d. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that grounding is accomplished through driven ground rods (or equivalent).

e. The Contractor must ensure that tank grounding systems are isolated from other structural and electrical grounding systems.

f. The Contractor is responsible to test and verify the resistance to ground. The resistance to ground must not exceed 10,000 ohms. Documentation of testing must be provided to the

COR.

g. Installation of new ground wire(s) must be in accordance with UFC 3-575-01, UFC 3-460- 01, NFPA 70, and NFPA 780.

h. All work must be in accordance with SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 23-02 (Fuel Storage and Delivery Systems).

i. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on tanks. New

• AST-366 (Located at Fuel Farm) (250-gallon used oil tank)

• AST-93 (Located at Building 93) (280-gallon used oil tank)

• AST-24 (Located at Building 24) (250-gallon diesel tank)

• AST-51 (Located at Building 49) (1000-gallon diesel tank)

• AST-49 (Located at Building 49) (1000-gallon used oil tank)

• AB-201 (Located at Building 30) (250-gallon diesel tank)

• AB-211 (Located at Building 23) (430-gallon diesel tank)

• ALC-TK1 (Located at Building 75) (280-gallon used oil tank)

• AB-203 (Located at Building 49) (100-gallon diesel tank)

• AB-204 (Located at Building 49) (100-gallon diesel tank)

Option Item 3 (Alarm Systems)

b. The Contractor is responsible to conduct a field inspection of the existing systems to verify instrumentation, conduit, wiring, and control panels.

c. The Contractor is responsible to select new instruments and components which are fully compatible with the stored liquid, temperature, and tank specifications. Product data sheets for instruments and components selected must be provided to the COR and approved by the COR prior to installation.

d. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all new components meet required hazardous location classifications in accordance with NFPA 70.

e. The Contractor must ensure any newly installed conduit and wiring is in accordance with

NFPA 70.

f. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that high-level alarm systems and leak detection systems are integrated properly and provide proper audible/visual alarms.

g. The Contractor is responsible to calibrate new instruments to the appropriate high-level alarm setpoints based on the tank’s safe fill capacity. The Contractor must document calibration and provide calibration certifications to the COR.

h. The Contractor must perform functional testing to ensure proper alarm triggering. The Contractor must document proper functional testing and provide results to the COR.

i. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all replaced high-level alarm and leak detection systems are in compliance with API 2350.

j. All work must be in accordance with SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 23-02 (Fuel Storage and Delivery Systems).

k. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on tanks. New

ALC-TK7 (Located at Building 100) (8000-gallon JP-5 tank)

a. Replace the electronic high-level alarm/overfill protection system which is not functional.

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AST-51 (Located at Building 49) (1000-gallon diesel tank)

a. Replace the electronic high-level alarm system. The electronic leak detection system/alarm on the primary and secondary tank are not functional.

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AB-199 (Located at Building 17) (75-gallon diesel tank)

a. Replace the electronic high-level alarm system which is not functional.

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Option Item 4 (Paint/Preservation)

b. The Contractor is responsible for localized surface preparation, priming, and paint of failed or degraded coating areas of the above-ground storage tanks.

c. The Contractor is responsible to conduct pre-cleaning in accordance with SSPC SP-1 to remove all visible oil, grease, biological growth, etc.

d. The Contractor is responsible to remove all loose rust, paint, foreign matter, etc. in order to achieve SSPC SP-3 clean. If cleaning is required to bare metal in accordance with SSPC SP- 11, the Contractor must notify the COR for approval prior to cleaning.

e. The Contractor must feather edges of the tightly adhered existing coating to create a smooth transition to the new coating.

f. The Contractor must apply coatings when steel surface temperatures are adequate and ambient conditions are acceptable in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.

g. The Contractor must utilize brush and roller application for localized spot repairs.

h. Wet film thickness and dry film thickness must be per manufacturer’s requirements.

i. The Contractor must utilize 3 coats of epoxy-based coating. The Contractor is responsible to match the existing color of the tank. If the Contractor is unable to match the existing color, notify the COR in order to get approval for an alternate color.

j. The Contractor is responsible to perform a visual inspection of all applied coating to ensure it is free of defects, runs, sags, holidays, etc.

k. The Contractor is responsible to verify dry film thickness.

l. The Contractor must ensure all environmental and safety requirements are met in accordance with Base regulations. The Contractor must implement use of localized drop cloths or containment to capture all loose rust, paint, foreign matter, etc.

m. All work must be in accordance with SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 23-02 (Fuel Storage and

n. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on tanks. New

AB-203 (Located at Building 49) (100-gallon used oil/JP-5 tank)

a. Repair tank coating failures where corrosion has occurred.

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AST-49 (Located at Building 49) (1000-gallon used oil tank)

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ALC-TK1 (Located at Building 75) (280-gallon used oil tank)

b. Repair tank coating failures where corrosion has occurred.

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Main Sewage Lift Station Generator (Located at Building 29) (500-gallon diesel tank)

Option Item 5 (Miscellaneous)

b. All work must be in accordance with SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 23-02 (Fuel Storage and Delivery Systems).

c. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on tanks. New

ALC-TK3 (Located at Building 75) (500-gallon JP-5 tank)

a. Replace tank labeling in order to change the label from “Used JP-5” to “Off-Spec JP-5”.

b. Disassemble and remove the dispenser as it is no longer functional. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that dispenser is removed in accordance with all applicable NFPA regulations.

c. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that the opening in the tank where the dispenser is removed has been properly plugged and capped in accordance with all applicable NFPA regulations.

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Off-Spec Fuel TK1 (Located between Building 75 and 77) (1800-gallon JP-5 tank)

a. Install NFPA labeling as required for the tank. The label must specify contents, capacity, “No Smoking within 50 feet”, and “Off-Spec Fuel”.

b. There is currently no level indicate or gauge. The Contractor is responsible to install a level indicator or gauge on the tank top as appropriate.

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Off-Spec Fuel TK2 (Located between Building 75 and 77) (1800-gallon JP-5 tank)

a. Install NFPA labeling as required for the tank. The label must specify contents, capacity, “No Smoking within 50 feet”, and “Off-Spec Fuel”.

b. There is currently no level indicate or gauge. The Contractor is responsible to install a level indicator or gauge on the tank top as appropriate.

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Option Item 6 (Piping)

b. All work must be in accordance with SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 23-02 (Fuel Storage and

c. The Contractor is responsible to replace all NFPA and required signage on tanks. New

Main Sewage Lift Station Generator (Located at Building 29) (500-gallon diesel tank)

a. Currently there is single walled piping from the building to the tank; this piping needs to be replaced with double walled piping.

b. The Contractor must disassemble and remove the existing single walled piping.

c. The Contractor must install new double walled piping. The new double walled piping must be stainless steel (316 or equivalent). Use of any other non-corrosive material rated for the type and pressure of the fuel being transported must be approved by the COR.

d. All newly installed double walled piping must be installed above ground.

e. Newly installed double walled piping must be in accordance with UFC and NFPA standards.

AB-208 (Located at Building 91) (250-gallon diesel tank)

a. There is single walled piping from the tank and into the building, the piping then transitions to double walled piping, but then transitions back to single walled piping before connecting to the building generator.

b. The Contractor must disassemble and remove the existing single walled piping.

c. The Contractor must install new double walled piping. The new double walled piping must be stainless steel (316 or equivalent). Use of any other non-corrosive material rated for the type and pressure of the fuel being transported must be approved by the COR.

d. All newly installed double walled piping must be installed above ground.

e. Newly installed double walled piping must be in accordance with UFC and NFPA standards.

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12. Inspection and Acceptance:

a. The Contractor must ensure testing and start-up to verify proper operation. The COR will accomplish inspection and acceptance of work.

b. The Contractor must notify the COR two working days before the performance, inspection and acceptance tests are to be conducted. The tests must be performed in the presence of the COR.

c. Installation, workmanship, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing must be in accordance with appropriate sections of 29 CFR 1910, 1926.

d. The Contractor must perform all work in accordance with all Federal, EPA, OSHA, and State of North Carolina laws and regulations. The Contractor and their subcontractors must possess all required licenses and certifications for the portion of work that they are performing.

e. All work must be completed in accordance with Federal, State and local codes, manufacturer instructions, and industry best practice.

f. Installation, operation, maintenance manuals, and warranty information for the equipment must be turned over to the COR upon project completion. The Contractor must provide a one-year warranty on the equipment supplied by the Contractor (including labor) from the startup date of the equipment for any problems that might occur with the new installation.