RFQ 220041 Dorchester AST Replacement

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking qualified contractors to remove and replace an above-ground storage tank (AST) at the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) Dorchester Federal Maintenance Shop located in Suffolk County. The scope of work involves setting up a temporary 1,000-gallon AST, securing necessary permits, removing and disposing of the existing 10,000-gallon tank, cleaning and refurbishing the containment dike, and installing a new 9,990-gallon dual wall steel UL 142 AST. The contractor must be certified by the Commonwealth of MA DCAMM in Mechanical Systems and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in this type of work. The new AST must be fully equipped with emergency vents, access manway, tank gauge, and integration of the existing Veeder Root system and Simplex Remote Fill station. The contractor is also responsible for installing new steel rain shields or refurbishing the existing ones. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 7, 2022, and bids are due by September 16, 2022, with an award to follow immediately. The contract will be awarded to a single qualified contractor on a fee-for-service basis, with payment made via electronic funds transfer.

This procurement is subject to the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), which provides a preference to eligible small businesses headquartered in Massachusetts. Prevailing wages will apply, and the awarded contractor's personnel must pass security screening to access the project site. The Commonwealth has not provided details on any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.