Reline water tank at UD / abtrex / C00785

This is an amendment to provide additional, pertinent information in response to questions received.



Q: What floor is this tank on (Basement, 1st, 2nd, etc.)? 

A: UD Bldg 1, Basement Floor



Q: How close can I get our sandblast pot/compressor and vacuum truck to the tank? 



A: Contractor needs to look at job access- VA can’t commit to space needed to maneuver mobile equipment. Probably not closer than 100 feet.



Q: Is there an outside wall with a door, window, etc. that we could fit hoses (2†for blaster, 8†for vac truck) through?



A: There is access to the West tankroom through a 8’x8’ “root cellar door†at ground level- hoses may be run through this. No dust can be tolerated during construction- depending on procedures contractor uses, alternate work schedule may be needed.



Q: Will there be a forklift available to unload/load our equipment?

A: No. Contractor to arrange unloading.

This is an amendment to provide additional, pertinent information in response to questions received.



1. THE WATER TANK IS CYLINDRICAL WITH THE DIMENSIONS OF 150 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 382 INCHES LONG



2. THE TANK REQUIRES A CONFINED SPACE PERMIT. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONFINED SPACE ACTIVITY, EG: RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, ENTRY ATTENDANT, ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING, TANK ISOLATION, ETC. VA WILL NOT ASSIST WITH ANY ASPECT OF CONFINED SPACE ENTRY BUT MUST APPROVE CONTRACTOR PROCEDURES.



3. QUESTION: Is there shop air available for us to connect our spray equipment to, or do we need to bring a compressor or does the "RELINING IS TO BE DONE BY HAND" mean that the material is to be rolled on?

ANSWER: The Contractor is to designate application method to achieve rated performance of liner. VA will not provide air compressor but will provide power source (all electrical connection work by contractor).



4. PICTURE IS ATTACHED

This is an amendment to provide additional, pertinent information in response to questions received.



1. THE WATER TANK IS CYLINDRICAL WITH THE DIMENSIONS OF 150 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 382 INCHES LONG



2. THE TANK REQUIRES A CONFINED SPACE PERMIT. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONFINED SPACE ACTIVITY, EG: RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, ENTRY ATTENDANT, ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING, TANK ISOLATION, ETC. VA WILL NOT ASSIST WITH ANY ASPECT OF CONFINED SPACE ENTRY BUT MUST APPROVE CONTRACTOR PROCEDURES.



3. QUESTION: Is there shop air available for us to connect our spray equipment to, or do we need to bring a compressor or does the “RELINING IS TO BE DONE BY HAND†mean that the material is to be rolled on?

ANSWER: The Contractor is to designate application method to achieve rated performance of liner. VA will not provide air compressor but will provide power source (all electrical connection work by contractor).



4. PICTURE IS ATTACHED

This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is VA-244-10-RQ-0241 and it is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.



The NAICS code is 238220.



The following provisions/clauses apply to this solicitation:



FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror--FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items--FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items--FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (vendor's registration in CCR must be current and complete to be considered)--VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising-- FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items.



Successful offer will be the one that provides the best value to the Government.



The V A Pittsburgh Healthcare System has a requirement for the service listed below. All work will be performed at our facility located at University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. All communication regarding quotes, questions, etc. is to be submitted by email to Bill Matelan (William.Matelan@va.gov). Phone calls will not be accepted. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM, Eastern Time, on Tuesday, May 18, 2010.

Quotes may be submitted by email.



Please read the entire solicitation. Offerors are responsible for all terms, clauses, and conditions contained therein.



General Work Description

CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, SUPERVISION, ETC TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO ONE (1) HORIZONTAL COLD WATER STORAGE TANK WITH APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS OF 150†X 382â€



TANK WILL BE DRAINED BEFORE ARRIVAL OF CONTRACTOR



REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE EXISTING BITUMASTIC COAL TAR LINING AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND DESCALE EXISTING TANK



RINSE INTERIOR TO REMOVE ALL TRACES OF CONTAMINANTS AND DEBRIS



CONTAIN AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS



RELINE BY APPLYING CIM 1061 (AN ANSI/NSF APPROVED TANK LINING WHICH CONFORMS TO PENNSYLVANIA CODE 109.606) TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID TANK



RELINING IS TO BE DONE BY HAND BY TRAINED APPLICATORS IN ONE CONTINUOUS APPLICATION



WORK AREA WILL BE KEPT AND LEFT IN A NEAT, CLEAN, AND ORDERLY MANNER



LINING MUST BE GUARANTEED TO REMAIN INTACT AND PROTECTIVE FOR AT LEAST 5 (FIVE) YEARS



PLEASE STATE APPROXIMATE TIME NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK IN YOUR QUOTES



THIS JOB MUST BE STARTED NO LATER THAN MAY 28, 2010 AND FINISHED NO LATER MAY 26, 2010 (UNLESS ANOTHER TIME FRAME IS APPROVED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER



CONTRACTOR MUST SUPPLY PROOF OF INSURANCE