W50S8V20B0003 Q and A.pdf

PJVY 172519

Replace Product Recovery Tank

Questions and Answers:

Q: What is the size of the return pipe on the existing PRT?

A: Existing return line is 2 ½”.

Q: Will you require the system integrator to commission the system after installation and before final turnover?

A: Yes, Bay Associates will need to be present during commissioning or final inspection.

Q: Please provide as‐built drawing for the POL area.

A: Upon request, all As‐Builts will be loaded to DOD Safe with a password provided to all

Contractors for visibility. Please Contact Lt. Ryan Belfield at ryan.belfield@us.af.mil for all information pertaining to As‐Builts.

Q: Please define the type of cathodic protection for the existing PRT. How will the existing Cathodic

Protection be terminated?

A: We currently use Impressed Current Cathodic Protection on the existing PRT. Disconnecting

Cathodic Protection shall be IAW UFC 3‐570‐06 .

Q: Does the PRT need to be removed by a WV certified UST remover?

A: No, the State of WV does not consider this tank to be listed as a UST.

Q: Section 1.3. Requires adherence to all UFC and USG standards. The Concrete USGs can require Akali

Silica Reactivity Testing. Please verify whether this solicitation will require ASR testing or if locally available concrete will be acceptable.

A: Locally procured concrete will be acceptable, preferably fiber mesh minimum 3,000psi and

CONTRACTOR shall determine the correct structural requirement to support the weight of a full tank.

Q: Paragraph 1.7.4. From the cursory site visit it appears that total disturbance is not more than one acre. Since we don’t have access to the as‐built drawings can you determine if the disturbance is less than an acre?

A: The disturbed area will not be more than 1 acre – No permit will be required.

Q: Can you confirm an air permit will not be required for this project?

A: Refer to WV State Rule Title 47 Series 63 Subsection 11.3 “Permanent Closure of Regulated

AST Systems”

Q: Can you provide a copy of the EMS awareness training so we can determine how much time will be required?

A: The initial Awareness Training will be provided during the Pre‐Con meeting to the Prime

Contractor. This usually takes 5‐10 minutes in time. The Prime is responsible to pass this information along to all entering the site during the Period of Performance.

Q: Does this include all personnel, prime a subcontractor?

A: Bid shall include pricing for the entirety of work included in the solicitation.

Q: Can you confirm there are no expected asbestos containing coverings on the PRT to be removed?

A: The Government can confirm that there is NO asbestos coatings or coverings in the area of construction listed in this solicitation.

Q: Does this contract require a formal design by Architect/Engineer?

A: Yes, Please reference 3.1.6. of the original Statement of Work provided in the Solicitation.

Q: Are hours beyond the stated hours available by request?

A: Requests for work outside of normal hours can be submitted to the KO and COR at least 48 hours in advance and will be approved on a case‐by‐case basis.

Q: If the project is completed during the winter months please define how much of the final bill the

Government my hold until warmer weather so that the seed can germinate and demonstrate covering?

A: The Government will hold the final 10% of the total amount prior to seeing successful germination of new grass.

Q: Please provide drawings for contractor to red line.

A: Red lines may be submitted on As‐Builts that are provided by the Government.

Q: Is there a consequence if someone loses an access badge? Someone always loses one.

A: The first offense of badge loss will have no significant punishment, i.e no Contractor will banned from work site. However, incident will be documented and taken into consideration for overall Contractor ability to perform work.

Q: Section 3.1 Shop Drawings. This section strongly applies A/E involvement (paragraph 3.1.5 and 3.1.6 for example). Please confirm the Government wants and A/E to prepare design and shop drawings.

A: Yes, reference 3.1.6. within original SOW.

Q: Please confirm abandoning existing PRT supply and return lines in place?

A: The supply and return lines can be abandoned in place if new return line is installed.

Contractor may connect to existing return line if most advantageous to Government.

Q: Can the contractor leave any concrete tank anchors in please if there are any? USTs are usually weighted down to prevent floating.

A: Concrete anchors or footers may be left in place if they do not effect to end result of returning area back to its original state.

Q: Please confirm contractor is not to include contaminated soil pricing in the proposal and that any contaminated soil will be handled by change order.

A: Given the fact the the Government has no reason to believe that there is currently a puncture or deficiency on the outer shell of the tank, a change order will be utilized in the event of a a failed soil sample test due to fuel product.

Q: If the contractor is to include contaminated soil disposal in the proposal pricing please include a quantity for bidding purposes. Any amount higher or lower could then be addressed.

A: See answer to previous question.

Q: Paragraph 3.3.10. Please confirm this paragraph addresses the catwalk and stairs along the front of the tank and not the handrails around the perimeter of each tank. If not please clarify if the

Government wants a fiberglass open mesh platform over the tops of each tank for a walking surface.

A: Open stair treads are required to prevent winter precipitation build up. The treads may be

Fiberglass inlays or Galvanized mesh.

Q: Paragraph 3.4.5. Please clarify the requirement for disposing or treating contaminated water from the containment. The new PRT will be a double walled tank and will satisfy the secondary containment requirements. Paragraph 3.3.4 specifies a pad and would not contain walls to provide for containment.

A: Disregard 3.4.5. – There will be no dyke constructed, therefor routing to existing OWS will be necessary.

Q: Paragraph 3.4.5. If the Government wants containment, please specify what volume of containment.

Normally a containment area is drained by a drain installed in the wall and a normally closed ball valve.

The operators would inspect any water collected in the containment for visible sheen or fuel and remove before draining through the dike wall drain.

A: See response to previous question about no dyke are being constructed.

Q: Paragraph 3.4.8. Please confirm a new fuel return line between the new PRT and the pumphouse.

Paragraph 3.2.4 implies you want to abandon the existing underground supply and return lines in place?

Will this new line be above ground? How does the Government want to cross the pavement?

A: Contractor may flange to existing return line with new line below grade. Unused supply line may be abandoned in place. If the final placement of 1,500gal PRT requires lines to run under existing asphalt, CONTRACTOR shall submit for approval of COR prior to new line placement and where asphalt will be disturbed. The Government will accept concrete to be installed in place given the amount of disturbed road way. Structural integrity of new concrete will be determined by CONTRACTOR.

Q: Paragraph 3.4.8. Please confirm there if the Government wants an API 610 pump or will an ANSI pump be acceptable? API 610 pumps are very expense and usually very long lead items. An ANSI pump for this purpose should be acceptable.

A: ANSI pump will be accepted by GOVERNMENT – Given it meets the requirements of flow rate listed in UFC 3‐460‐03 for returning to bulk through the existing filter separators.

Q: Paragraph 3.4.10. Does the Government want a local, audible alarm or an alarm reporting back to the pumphouse?

A: High level and high‐high level alarms will report back to the pumphouse using the existing

Pump Control Panel (PCP) audible and visual alarm systems.

Q: Paragraph 3.4.17. Are these to be design drawings showing the location of the PRT in relation to existing fence and other structures or utilities?

A: Yes, these drawings shall show approx. location of what and where new equipment will be installed.

Q: Paragraph 3.5.8. Where does the alarm report to? If these alarms are to report to an alarm center, please provide the system and specifications.

A: High level and high‐high level alarms will report back to the pumphouse using the existing

Pump Control Panel (PCP) audible and visual alarm systems. The current operating system utilized is Bay Associates, whom will need to be present upon commissioning or final inspection.

Q: Paragraph 3.5.12. Does this mean the tank should be sloped toward one end and have a drain to remove water or fuel?

A: Correct. New tank shall either be constructed with a sump or low point to allow for maximum emptying capabilities.

Q: For this project, do we need a USACE quality control manager with CQM and military fuel system installation experience?

A: No. This is not a requirement, however; contractor shall ensure they provide appropriate supervision and quality control for each task of the project to ensure the workmanship and product reflect the Statement of Work.

Q: Do we need a West Virginia contractor license?

A: No. The 167th AW is located on federally‐leased land and therefore a WV contractor license is not required.