Diesel fuel tank cleaning

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) are seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive diesel fuel tank cleaning, inspection, testing, and repair services for a combined total of 76 diesel fuel storage tanks across their facilities in Charleston County. The solicitation requires cleaning and treatment of tanks ranging from 100 to 20,000 gallons, with high-risk tanks requiring annual cleaning and the remainder subject to annual testing and periodic cleaning. Contractors must utilize a closed-loop filter circulating system with specific filtration requirements, including multiple micron bag and canister filters, and must comply with ASTM D975 fuel standards and NFPA 30 regulations. Mandatory minimum qualifications include successfully completing at least three similar contracts within the past five years involving cleaning and treatment of 150,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 70 fuel storage tanks per contract, with each contract valued above $50,000. The procurement process included multiple amendments extending the original submission deadline, with the final proposal due date of November 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., and a pre-bid/site visit conference scheduled for October 26, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types, indicating that the procurement is open to various business entities. Contractors must register for a South Carolina Vendor Number and provide documentation demonstrating their qualifications and compliance with state procurement regulations. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per-occurrence limits, Auto Liability with $1,000,000 per-accident limits, and Worker's Compensation with statutory limits. Interestingly, the procurement process concluded with a "No Award" notice issued on May 19, 2021, indicating that the state intends to cancel the solicitation prior to award and will re-solicit the project under revised specifications at a future date. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the contract was structured to allow for separate billing accounts for MUSC and MUHA, with pricing to be submitted on a unit basis for each lot and cleaning frequency, including hourly rates for labor, service call fees, and per-gallon pricing for fuel transfer services.