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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30
APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84
STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
The purpose of this amendment is to make changes to the Statement of Work, changes are marked in red. All other terms remain unchanged.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
1 14
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY 30-Jun-2021
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DR21R0013
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
30-Jun-2021
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.
Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN
REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE
CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
30-Jun-2021
CODE
USACE, BALTIMORE
2 HOPKINS PLAZA
BALTIMORE MD 21201
W912DR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE
See Item 6
FACILITY CODECODE
EMAIL:TEL:
W912DR21R0013
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
The following have been modified:
STATEMENT OF WORK
ALUM AND POLYALUMINUM CHLORIDE
ALUM (ALUMINUM SULFATE) (BULK LIQUID)
Summary Delivery destination Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant Chemical name: Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) Strength: 47-49% as Al2(SO4)3*14H2O
Projected annual maximum quantity: 12,000 dry tons Unit of measure for invoicing: dry tons Delivery load size: 12 dry tons (±10%) Requirements: AWWA Standard B403 and NSF/ANSI Certification 60
1. Requirement – Furnish all of the Washington Aqueduct’s Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) in accordance with these specifications. Alum is used at Washington Aqueduct’s Dalecarlia water treatment plant (WTP). Alum shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA Standard B403, latest revision, for Alum, except as modified or supplemented herein, and shall be certified to meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60.
2. Period of Performance – Period of Performance shall be for a period of five (5) years from date of award for a total of 60 months.
3. Government Projected Requirements – Estimated maximum annual quantity of 12,000 dry tons per year (as dry alum, Al2(SO4)3*14H2O), during the entire period of performance. Maximum total contract capacity not to exceed 50,000 dry tons over five- year contract duration.
4. Information Required Upon Contract Award – The following information is required to be completed and incorporated into the signed contract upon Contract Award:
a. Contact information for sales, ordering, dispatching, vehicle operators, and technical support:
Product Sales, Ordering, Delivery, Technical Support, and Safety Contact Information Sales / Administrative Office Information
Responsible Personnel Email Address Telephone number(s) Normal working hours
Ordering Office Information Email address for placing orders Normal working hours Telephone number(s) during working hours
Telephone number(s) after hours/emergency Responsible personnel
Dispatcher Information Email Address Telephone number(s) Normal working hours Responsible personnel
Delivery Vehicle Operator Documentation Names and photographs of the vehicle operators making deliveries
Product Technical Support (Manufacturer) Responsible personnel Email Address Telephone number(s)
b. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide a completed, signed Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Part 1910, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations and EM 385-1-1, 15 Sep 08. An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is a safety and health policy and program document. Contractor’s APP shall address the identified hazards involved and the control measures to be taken. The APP shall interface with the employer’s overall safety and health program, and a copy shall be available with each delivery. The Contractor’s APP shall include the following:
Accident Prevention Plan Requirements
1. Title, signature, and phone number of the plan preparer.
2. Background Information to include: Chemical identification, manufacturer information, product information sheet, SDS
3. Responsibilities and Lines of Authorities – to include (1) a statement of Contractor’s ultimate responsibility for implementation of its safety and occupational health program, including a hazard communication program, and (2) identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety.
4. Training Documentation– All contract and sub-contract personnel shall have completed required safety training before coming on-site. Employees shall have received training in, at minimum, proper unloading of chemicals, spill prevention, applicable hazardous materials and PPE, and spill response.
5. Accident and spill response procedures. Investigate and report accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). An accident that results in a fatal injury, permanent partial or permanent total disability shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer.
6. Personal Protective Equipment: Identify personnel protective equipment to be provided:
(a) Work Clothing. Identify minimum requirements.
(b) Eye and Face Protection. Eye and face protection shall be worn as determined by an analysis of the operations being performed.
(c) Hearing Protection. Hearing protection must be worn by all those exposed to high noise activities.
(d) High Visibility Apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements at a minimum and shall be worn by all workers exposed to vehicular or equipment traffic.
(e) Gloves. Identify the proper type of gloves appropriate for the delivery of the chemical.
5. Physical / Chemical Requirements –
a. Alum shall meet or exceed the ANSI/AWWA Standard B403, latest revision, except as modified or supplemented herein. All sampling and testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B403, latest revision. Alum supplied shall conform to the following requirements:
Physical / Chemical Characteristics
Parameter Minimum Required Maximum Allowed Dry alum content (as Al2(SO4)3*14H2O), % 47 49
Water soluble aluminum content (as Al), % 4.2 4.4
Water soluble aluminum content (as Al2O3), % 8.0 8.5 Total water-soluble iron, as Fe2O3, % -- 0.01 Total water-insoluble matter, % -- 0.1 Specific Gravity at 70 deg F 1.330 1.335 Density, lb/gal 11.1 11.1
b. The Alum supplied shall be in liquid form.
c. Alum supplied shall be clear enough to permit the reading of flow measuring devices without difficulty.
d. Alum supplied shall contain no substances in quantities capable of producing harmful health effects on those consuming water that has been properly treated with Alum.
6. Quality Assurance Requirements –
a. Certification of Suitability for Drinking Water - Alum supplied under this contract is a direct additive used in the treatment of potable water and shall be certified as suitable for treatment of drinking water by an accredited certifying organization in accordance with the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation / American National Standards Institute Standard 60 (NSF/ANSI Standard 60), Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects.
b. Maximum Usage Level (MUL) for NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification shall be greater than or equal to150 mg/L.
c. Certification shall be performed by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute, and evaluation shall be accomplished in accordance with requirements that are no less restrictive than those listed in NSF/ANSI Standard 60.
7. Delivery –
a. Delivery date and time shall be arranged upon placement of order.
b. Quantity - The Contractor shall make Alum deliveries upon request, in single-unit tank trucks. One load of Alum is defined as 12 dry tons (plus or minus 10 percent) as dry Alum, Al2(SO4)3*14H2O. Tank trucks shall be weighed prior to each delivery and the net wet weight of delivered product, in pounds, shall be machine stamped on each delivery ticket.
c. All delivery drivers shall possess a valid commercial driver’s license with the proper Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) endorsements accepted by District of Columbia. All delivery personnel must have company cell phones to facilitate deliveries.
d. Security Tags – Each tank truck unloading hose coupling, manway, and hatch shall be sealed and include a security tag number (see NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Section 3.9.3.1). The security tag numbers shall be e-mailed to Washington Aqueduct personnel below after each cargo trailer has been loaded and is ready for shipping.
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DALECARLIA EMAILS TO
1. To be announced at award
e. Documentation Required for Each Delivery- The Contractor shall e-mail the Washington Aqueduct personnel listed above in item 7d the following information prior to each delivery leaving the manufacturing facility:
Documentation to be emailed Prior to Each Delivery
1. Chemical Product Name/ Manufacturer Name
2. Bill Of Lading Number
3. Departure Date and Time
4. Expected Delivery Date and Time
5. Hauler’s Company Name
6. Driver/ Operator’s Name and Driver’s License State and Number
7. Truck License Number
8. Cargo Trailer License Number
9. Seal Numbers For All Hatches and Doors
Upon arrival at the facility, the driver/ operator shall present to Washington Aqueduct personnel the following items:
Documentation Required Upon Each Delivery
1. Bill of lading including lot number or identification of the specific load of chemical delivered
2. Machine stamped weight certificate
3. Certified manufacturer’s laboratory report for the specific load of chemical delivered, containing the following:
Date of Manufacture Date of Shipment Water-insoluble matter Percent aluminum, expressed as Al2O3 Soluble iron Specific gravity and reference temperature
f. The Contractor shall notify the control room (Dalecarlia telephone 202-764-2700) and the email recipients (as listed above in item 7d) of any changes in the driver, cargo trailer, and or delivery schedule.
g. Routine Deliveries – Generally, chemical deliveries shall Monday through Friday except federal holidays, between the hours of 0500 and 1300. Any exception to this requirement must be approved by the COR.
h. Emergency Deliveries - Emergency deliveries may be required within 24 hours after notification and might include holiday and night hours.
i. If the load is rejected, the Contractor shall have 24 hours to supply another shipment. If the Contractor is unable or unwilling to supply another shipment within this time period, Washington Aqueduct has the right to procure a shipment from another source.
j. Holding time prior to delivery - Not applicable to delivery of Alum.
k. All deliveries of Alum shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. to the following Government facility:
Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016-2514
l. The following directions to Dalecarlia WTP are provided for ease of delivery:
From 495 take the River Road exit towards D.C.
Take a right on to Goldsboro (614) Take a left on to Massachusetts Avenue
At the Westmoreland Circle take the 2nd right on to Dalecarlia Parkway Merge right on to Loughboro Road Take a right on to MacArthur Blvd.
Take a left at the Dalecarlia WTP gate
8 Offloading Requirements –
a. Removal of security tags - Upon arrival, security tags are to be removed from hose coupling, manways, and hatches in presence of Washington Aqueduct personnel after seal numbers are verified by Washington Aqueduct personnel to assure the cargo has not been tampered with.
b. Sampling and Testing Prior to Offloading. At the sole discretion of Washington Aqueduct, the Contractor’s delivery personnel (driver) may occasionally be asked to provide a sample of the chemical from the delivery vehicle before unloading the cargo. Washington Aqueduct will supply the sample container and the driver shall collect the sample from the transportation equipment and turn it over to a Washington Aqueduct representative. Alternatively, the Contractor shall allow Washington Aqueduct to collect a sample of the Contractor’s product from Washington Aqueduct’s transfer piping at the beginning of the offloading process, and the collected sample shall be considered representative of the Contractor’s product. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to subject samples of the chemical to quick tests to ensure that product meets basic conditions of these Specifications. The Contractor shall allow 60 minutes for this testing to be completed.
c. Filling appropriate tanks - Washington Aqueduct’s representative will identify the proper storage tank(s) to fill for each delivery. Contractor shall be responsible for transferring chemical from the delivery vehicle into the storage tanks at the delivery site and shall observe the entire filling operation at each delivery site. Contractor shall be responsible for the accidental discharge of the product into the wrong storage tank(s).
d. Air padding system - Contractor shall provide an air padding system (an air compressor and pumping system) to be used (at Washington Aqueduct’s sole discretion) as an alternative to Washington Aqueduct’s transfer system.
Contractor shall furnish a Washington Aqueduct- approved, leak-free connection device between the vehicle and Washington Aqueduct’s intake receptacle (a quick disconnect coupling compatible with the WTPs’ couplings).
Contractor shall provide all necessary hoses, fittings, air-padding, etc. required to safely and efficiently offload the chemical into designated storage tanks. Tank truck shall be capable of transferring liquid Alum at 60 psi to elevated storage tanks (approximately 60 ft high). The tank truck unloading hose shall have a 2-inch, female, cam-lock coupling which will be compatible with the 2-inch, male cam-lock coupling.
e. Contractor shall be reimbursed for industry-standard demurrage charges incurred as a result of delays caused by the Washington Aqueduct whenever unloading has not started within (2) two hours after arrival.
f. Contractor shall ensure delivery personnel’s compliance with all OSHA requirements, including personal protective equipment for Contractor delivery personnel.
9 Rejection of Deliveries –
a. Failure to provide required documentation upon delivery constitutes grounds for rejection of deliveries.
b. Any load tested by Washington Aqueduct that fails to comply with these Specifications shall constitute grounds for rejection of that load.
c. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to reject any delivery that has been contaminated.
10. Condition of Delivery Vehicle –
a. Chemical compatibility - The Alum shall be delivered in tank trucks dedicated only to transporting Alum.
b. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the cleanliness of the transporting equipment before loading. The transporting equipment shall be clean and free of residue that may contaminate the product or impede the unloading process. All appurtenant valves, pumps, and discharge hoses used for the delivery of bulk chemicals shall be supplied by the Contractor and shall be clean and free from contaminating material.
c. All delivery vehicles used for the chemical delivery, under this agreement, shall be in good mechanical order and shall be in full compliance with the applicable requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations, as currently issued.
d. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to refuse any deliveries made with equipment that is poorly maintained and/or leaking chemical. Any delivery vehicle found leaking chemicals is considered an emergency situation requiring immediate attention by the Contractor and may not be allowed to depart until the Contractor or his designated representative makes appropriate repairs.
11 Spillage –
a. The Contractor shall immediately report any spills caused during the filling operations to the operations control center of the Dalecarlia WTP 202-764-2700.
b. The Contractor shall take immediate and appropriate actions to clean up any spill. The Contractor shall be responsible for all clean-up of spillage and contaminated matter in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for any spills or hazardous chemical releases resulting from the failure of its or its subcontractor’s delivery equipment or from failure of attendant delivery personnel in the proper performance of their duties.
c. If a spill is not cleaned up, Washington Aqueduct may hire a certified hazardous material handling company to clean up the spill, and the cost of such service will be charged to the Contractor and deducted from the amount due to the Contractor.
12. Ordering Procedures –
a. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of an existing requirement by issuing a delivery order using a Department of Defense form 1449.
b. Each task order will include the following information at a minimum:
(1) Date of delivery order
(2) Contract and delivery order numbers
(3) Fixed price of the delivery order
(4) Delivery requirements (date, time, chemical name (ALUM) and number of loads; see definition of load in item 7b above)
(5) Accounting and appropriation data Any other pertinent information.
13. Invoicing Procedures –
a. Unit of measure for payment shall be: Dry tons of Alum delivered FOB destination.
b. The Contractor shall mail the original delivery invoices to:
USACE Finance Center 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005 Attn: EFT/Disbursing
And a copy to:
Washington Aqueduct
5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 2 0016-2514 Attn: Support Management Services Email: WADinvoices@usace.army.mil
POLYALUMINUM CHLORIDE (POLYALUMINUM HYDROXYCHLOROSULFATE)
(BULK LIQUID)
Summary Delivery destination McMillan Water Treatment Plant Chemical name Polyaluminum Hydroxychlorosulfate Strength 17.5% Aluminum oxide Projected annual maximum quantity 600,000 lbs. (approx. 55,000 gal) Unit of measure for invoicing pounds Delivery load size 2,000 to 5,000 gallons (as requested) Requirements AWWA Standard B408 and NSF/ANSI Certification 60
1. Requirement – Furnish all of the Washington Aqueduct’s Polyaluminum Chloride in accordance with these specifications. The Polyaluminum Chloride must be a Polyaluminum hydroxychlorosulfate and is referred to as “Polyaluminum Chloride” in this specification. Polyaluminum Chloride is used at Washington Aqueduct’s McMillan water treatment plant (WTP). Polyaluminum Chloride shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA Standard B408, latest revision, for Polyaluminum Chloride, except as modified or supplemented herein, and shall conform to NSF/ANSI Standard 60.
2. Period of Performance – Period of Performance shall be for a period of five (5) years from date of award for a total of 60 months.
3. Government Projected Requirements – Estimated maximum annual quantity of 55,000 gallons (600,000 pounds) of neat Polyaluminum Chloride per year. Maximum total contract capacity not to exceed 275,000 gallons (3,000,000 pounds) over five-year contract duration.
4. Information Required Upon Contract Award – The following information is required to be completed and incorporated into the signed contract upon Contract Award:
a. Contact information for sales, ordering, dispatching, vehicle operators, and technical support:
Product Sales, Ordering, Delivery, Technical Support, and Safety Contact Information Sales / Administrative Office Information
Responsible Personnel Email Address Telephone number(s) Normal working hours
Ordering Office Information Email address for placing orders Normal working hours Telephone number(s) during working hours Telephone number(s) after hours/emergency Responsible personnel
Dispatcher Information
Normal working hours Responsible personnel
Delivery Vehicle Operator Documentation Names and photographs of the vehicle operators making deliveries
Product Technical Support (Manufacturer) Responsible personnel
b. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide a completed, signed Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Part 1910, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations and EM 385-1-1, 15 Sep 08. An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is a safety and health policy and program document. Contractor’s APP shall address the identified hazards involved and the control measures to be taken. The APP shall interface with the employer’s overall safety and health program, and a copy shall be available with each delivery. The Contractor’s APP shall include the following:
Accident Prevention Plan Requirements
1. Title, signature, and phone number of the plan preparer.
2. Background Information to include: Chemical identification, manufacturer information, product information sheet, SDS
3. Responsibilities and Lines of Authorities – to include (1) a statement of Contractor’s ultimate responsibility for implementation of its safety and occupational health program, including a hazard communication program, and (2) identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety.
4. Training Documentation– All contract and sub-contract personnel shall have completed required safety training before coming on-site. Employees shall have received training in, at minimum, proper unloading of chemicals, spill prevention, applicable hazardous materials and PPE, and spill response.
5. Accident and spill response procedures. Investigate and report accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). An accident that results in a fatal injury, permanent partial or permanent total disability shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer.
6. Personal Protective Equipment: Identify personnel protective equipment to be provided:
(a) Work Clothing. Identify minimum requirements.
(b) Eye and Face Protection. Eye and face protection shall be worn as determined by an analysis of the operations being performed.
(c) Hearing Protection. Hearing protection must be worn by all those exposed to high noise activities.
(d) High Visibility Apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements at a minimum and shall be worn by all workers exposed to vehicular or equipment traffic.
(e) Gloves. Identify the proper type of gloves appropriate for the delivery of the chemical.
5. Physical / Chemical Requirements –
a. Polyaluminum Chloride shall meet or exceed the ANSI/AWWA Standard B408, latest revision except as modified or supplemented herein. All sampling and testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B408, latest revision. Polyaluminum Chloride supplied shall conform to the following requirements:
Physical / Chemical Characteristics Parameter Minimum Required Maximum Allowed
Polyaluminum chloride, % (w/w) as Aluminum 9.1 9.7 Polyaluminum chloride, % (w/w) as Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)
17.25 18.25
Specific Gravity at 60 degrees F 1.25 1.35 pH 2.0 3.0
b. The Polyaluminum Chloride supplied shall be in liquid emulsion form.
c. The Polyaluminum Chloride supplied shall be easily applied by metering pumps and water miscible, free from visible foreign matter and sediment, and shall remain as a stable suspension without settling out during storage.
6. Quality Assurance Requirements –
a. Certification of Suitability for Drinking Water - Polyaluminum Chloride supplied under this contract is a direct additive used in the treatment of potable water and shall be certified as suitable for treatment of drinking water by an accredited certifying organization in accordance with the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation / American National Standards Institute Standard 60 (NSF/ANSI Standard 60), Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects.
b. Maximum Usage Level (MUL) for NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification shall be greater than or equal to 250 mg/L.
c. Certification shall be performed by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute, and evaluation shall be accomplished in accordance with requirements that are no less restrictive than those listed in NSF/ANSI Standard 60.
7. Delivery –
a. Delivery date and time shall be arranged upon placement of order.
b. Quantity - The Contractor shall make Polyaluminum Chloride deliveries upon request, in single-unit tank trucks.
Quantities shall be in loads as requested by the Government to meet WTP needs, either 2,000 gallons neat Polyaluminum Chloride per truckload or 5,000 gallons neat Polyaluminum Chloride per truckload. Tank trucks shall be weighed prior to each delivery and the net weight of neat Polyaluminum Chloride, in pounds, shall be machine stamped on each delivery ticket.
c. All delivery drivers shall possess a valid commercial driver’s license with the proper Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) endorsements accepted by District of Columbia. All delivery personnel must have company cell phones to facilitate deliveries.
d. Security Tags – Each tank truck unloading hose coupling, manway, and hatch shall be sealed and include a security tag number (see NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Section 3.9.3.1). The security tag numbers shall be e- mailed to Washington Aqueduct personnel below after each cargo trailer has been loaded and is ready for shipping.
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT MCMILLIAN EMAILS TO:
McMillan WTP Personnel:
To be announced at award
e. The Contractor shall e-mail the Washington Aqueduct personnel listed above in item 7d the following information prior to each delivery leaving the manufacturing facility:
Documentation to be emailed Prior to Each Delivery
1. Chemical Product Name/ Manufacturer Name
Turbidity, NTU 50 Sulfate, % 0.5 1.5 Basicity, % 77 81
2. Bill Of Lading Number
3. Departure Date and Time
4. Expected Delivery Date and Time
5. Hauler’s Company Name
6. Driver/ Operator’s Name and Driver’s License State and Number
7. Truck License Number
8. Cargo Trailer License Number
9. Seal Numbers For All Hatches and Doors
Upon arrival at the facility, the driver/ operator shall present to Washington Aqueduct personnel the following items:
Documentation Required Upon Each Delivery
1. Bill of lading including lot number or identification of the specific load of chemical delivered
2. Machine stamped weight certificate
3. Certified manufacturer’s laboratory report for the specific load of chemical delivered, containing the following:
Date of Manufacture Date of Shipment Polyaluminum chloride, % (w/w) as Aluminum Polyaluminum chloride, % (w/w) as Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) Specific Gravity at 60 degrees F pH Turbidity, NTU Sulfate, % Basicity, %
f. The Contractor shall notify the control room (McMillan telephone 202-762-0166) and the email recipients (as listed above in item 7d) of any changes in the driver, cargo trailer, and or delivery schedule.
g. Routine Deliveries - The Polyaluminum Chloride delivery shall be between 0700 and 1400 hours Monday through Friday except federal holidays. Any exception to this requirement must be approved by one of the individuals listed in Section 7d.
h. Emergency Deliveries - Emergency deliveries may be required within 24 hours after notification and might include holiday and night hours. If the load is rejected, the Contractor shall have 24 hours to supply another shipment. If the Contractor is unable or unwilling to supply another shipment within this time period, Washington Aqueduct has the right to procure a shipment from another source
i. All deliveries of Polyaluminum Chloride shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. to the following Government facility:
Washington Aqueduct McMillan Water Treatment Plant 2500 First Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
j. The following directions to McMillan WTP are provided for ease of delivery:
from 495 take the Georgia Ave. exit (South) towards Washington, D.C.
Turn left on to Harvard St.
Turn left on to 5th St. then keep to the right around the reservoir Turn right on to 1st St.
Turn right at the McMillan WTP gate
8. Offloading Requirements –
a. Removal of security tags - Upon arrival, security tags are to be removed from hose coupling, manways, and hatches in presence of Washington Aqueduct personnel after seal numbers are verified by Washington Aqueduct personnel to assure the cargo has not been tampered with.
b. Sampling and Testing Prior to Offloading. At the sole discretion of Washington Aqueduct, the Contractor’s delivery personnel (driver) may occasionally be asked to provide a sample of the chemical from the delivery vehicle before unloading the cargo. Washington Aqueduct will supply the sample container and the driver shall collect the sample from the transportation equipment and turn it over to a Washington Aqueduct representative. Alternatively, the Contractor shall allow Washington Aqueduct to collect a sample of the Contractor’s product from Washington Aqueduct’s transfer piping at the beginning of the offloading process, and the collected sample shall be considered representative of the Contractor’s product. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to subject samples of the chemical to quick tests to ensure that product meets basic conditions of these Specifications. The Contractor shall allow 60 minutes for this testing to be completed.
c. Filling appropriate tanks - Washington Aqueduct’s representative will identify the proper storage tank(s) to fill for each delivery. Contractor shall be responsible for transferring chemical from the delivery vehicle into the storage tanks at the delivery site and shall observe the entire filling operation at each delivery site. Contractor shall be responsible for the accidental discharge of the product into the wrong storage tank(s).
d. Air padding system - Contractor shall provide an air padding system (an air compressor and pumping system) to be used (at Washington Aqueduct’s sole discretion) as an alternative to Washington Aqueduct’s transfer system. Contractor shall furnish a Washington Aqueduct- approved, leak-free connection device between the vehicle and Washington Aqueduct’s intake receptacle (a quick disconnect coupling compatible with the WTPs’ couplings). Contractor shall provide all necessary hoses, fittings, air-padding, etc. required to safely and efficiently offload the chemical into designated storage tanks.
e. Contractor shall be reimbursed for industry-standard demurrage charges incurred as a result of delays caused by the Washington Aqueduct whenever unloading has not started within (2) two hours after arrival.
f. Contractor shall ensure delivery personnel’s compliance with all OSHA requirements, including personal protective equipment for Contractor delivery personnel.
9 Rejection of Deliveries –
a. Failure to provide required documentation upon delivery constitutes grounds for rejection of deliveries.
b. Any load tested by Washington Aqueduct that fails to comply with these Specifications shall constitute grounds for rejection of that load.
c. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to reject any delivery that has been contaminated.
10. Condition of Delivery Vehicle –
a. Chemical compatibility - The Polyaluminum Chloride shall be delivered in tank trucks dedicated only to transporting Polyaluminum Chloride.
b. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the cleanliness of the transporting equipment before loading. The transporting equipment shall be clean and free of residue that may contaminate the product or impede the unloading process. All appurtenant valves, pumps, and discharge hoses used for the delivery of bulk chemicals shall be supplied by the Contractor and shall be clean and free from contaminating material.
c. All delivery vehicles used for the chemical delivery, under this agreement, shall be in good mechanical order and shall be in full compliance with the applicable requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations, as currently issued.
d. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to refuse any deliveries made with equipment that is poorly maintained and/or leaking chemical. Any delivery vehicle found leaking chemicals is considered an emergency situation requiring immediate attention by the Contractor and may not be allowed to depart until the Contractor or his designated representative makes appropriate repairs.
11. Spillage –
a. The Contractor shall immediately report any spills caused during the filling operations to the operations control center of the McMillan WTP 202-762-0166.
b. The Contractor shall take immediate and appropriate actions to clean up any spill. The Contractor shall be responsible for all clean-up of spillage and contaminated matter in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for any spills or hazardous chemical releases resulting from the failure of its or its subcontractor’s delivery equipment or from failure of attendant delivery personnel in the proper performance of their duties.
c. If a spill is not cleaned up, Washington Aqueduct may hire a certified hazardous material handling company to clean up the spill, and the cost of such service shall be charged to the Contractor and deducted from the amount due to the Contractor.
12. Ordering Procedures –
a. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of an existing requirement by issuing a delivery order using a Department of Defense form 1449.
b. Each task order will include the following information at a minimum:
(1) Date of delivery order
(2) Contract and delivery order numbers
(3) Fixed price of the delivery order
(4) Delivery requirements (date, time, chemical name (Polyaluminum Chloride) and number and size of loads (2,000 gallons or 5,000 gallons); see definition of load in item 7b above)
(5) Accounting and appropriation data Any other pertinent information.
13. Invoicing Procedures –
a. Unit of measure for payment shall be: Pounds of Polyaluminum Chloride delivered FOB destination.
b. The Contractor shall mail the original delivery invoices to:
USACE Finance Center 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005 Attn: EFT/Disbursing
And a copy to:
Washington Aqueduct5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 2 0016-2514 Attn: Support Management Services Email: WADinvoices@usace.army.mil
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