RFI 1.pdf

1. Will an SF1442 or CLIN schedule be provided for Offerors to complete and submit with their cost proposal? Or alternatively, is the Offeror to provide their cost proposal on Offeror letterhead?

The offeror shall provide their cost proposal on offeror letterhead.

2. Is an Accident Prevention Plan (APP)/Site-Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) a required planning document deliverable?

The contractor is expected to have a quality control plan in place to ensure successful contract execution, but an AAP and SSHP will not be a required deliverable.

3. In addition to pricing, please confirm that the Government is not requesting that proposals include any additional information such as a technical approach (Technical Exhibit 1), Schedule

(PWS 5.1), or presentation of Key Personnel (PWS Section 2.1.6)?

No additional documentation is required at time of offer.

4. Can the Government provide the manufacturer and model of the AST, or alternatively provide the length, diameter, and estimated dry weight of the AST?

The dimensions are approximately 26.5 feet length by 10.5 feet dia. The tank is a double wall Highland Tank.

5. Are there any height limitations for equipment used to remove the AST?

Maximum height is 130 feet with no permits required. If equipment is required to be used that exceeds 130 feet in height, an FAA 7460-1 would be required. See more information in response #7 below.

6. Is water available for use by the Offeror? If yes, how far is the source from the AST and is there a cost to the Offeror for the water usage?

Water is available for use by the contractor, there is a hose bib in the mechanical room less than 100 feet from the tank location. If usage is needed there will be no cost to the contractor.

7. Is a Form FAA 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration permit required to perform work?

This will not be required for equipment less than 130 feet in height. It is required for any equipment that exceeds 130 feet in height. Please be aware, there is a 45-day notification period to the FAA as this is required with the Form FAA 7460-1. In the event this will be required for this contract the notice to proceed will be held until the notification period is over or positive response is received.

Regardless of equipment height, a 24-hour notice must be provided to base Airfield Operations before works begins. This can be coordinated with the COR.

8. Do work staff need to attend any facility-specific training to comply with PWS Section 1.4.4?

No site specific training is required.

9. Does the end user have a test report for the existing oil deeming it non hazardous or is it the responsibility of the contractor to have a test done before extraction?

The existing contents of the tank are virgin #2 heating oil. The intent was for it to be used in the boiler which was converted to natural gas approximately 15 years ago. Any additional testing will be the responsibility of the contractor.

10. Once the tank has been properly closed out can it be demolished at a predetermined staging within Stewart Air National Guard Base? Or is the end user expecting the tank to be loaded onto a trailer, torch cut off site and then recycled.

No staging will occur on base. Once removed it is the contractors responsibly to properly dispose of the tank in accordance with governing codes. Means and methods of disposal are the responsibility of the contractor.

11. Is there a PBS site number or does the site need to be registered with the DEC PBS department before the tank is removed/ or is the site registered and up to date with compliances?

The base has a PBS number for a major oil storage license. MOSF. PBS # 3-2800.

12. What type of insurance is the contractor required to carry?

For a project of this magnitude we cannot dictate the levels at which your insurance should cover.

Contractors are advised that standard commercial insurance is expected commensurate with the magnitude of this project to ensure the company and its employees are covered for any mishap.

Examples include workers’ compensation and general liability insurance.