J--Fuel Tank Tightness Testing

The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to provide tank tightness testing, fuel oil filtration and treatment at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (RHJVAMC). Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment and materials necessary to perform job including: (a) fall protection for ASTs, (b) primary and secondary spill containment and (c) emergency spill kits. In addition the contractor shall; a. Perform tank tightness testing on UST #1 (8,000 gallon) and #2 (10,000 gallon) underground storage tanks to determine if any leakage is occurring from fuel tanks, vendor will positively state that tanks are tested per all applicable Federal, South Carolina, and local laws and regulations, provide documentation of test results. b. Provide before and after samples of fuel from each tank for ASTM Bright & Clear Test. c. Provide field report of service performed and condition of the fuel and tank for each tank including photographs of the fuel samples. d. Inspect tank, caps, gauges, vent, and containment. e. Mechanically remove water, microbiological growth and sludge contamination from fuel oil storage tanks by repeatedly dragging a flexible suction wand across the entire bottom of the tank. f. Run fuel through a closed loop filter circulating system consisting of oil and water separation through coalescing units followed by water absorption filters, an adequate number of one (1) micron bag filters, followed by 0.5 micron filters to perform a final polish, then return fuel to the tank being filtered. Filtration steps will be repeated as necessary to remove all water and as many other contaminants as possible to meet ASTM Bright & Clear Test. g. Chemically treat fuel with Hydroclean (or equivalent), circulate as necessary to ensure treatment is dispersed throughout fuel in tank. h. Capture, contain, store, transport and dispose of all fuel/water contaminants that are generated from the performance of this work. i. Provide EPA number and non-hazardous waste manifest for any waste removed. j. Provide Certificate of Insurance of five million dollars general liability coverage upon request. k. Tag, or label tank(s) noting date and description of service. l. Send Fuel Quality Assurance Program certificate for qualified tanks upon receipt of payment for services

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Quality Control, Testing and Inspecting Services.
Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Decking.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Facility Fuel Piping, Facility Fuel-Storage Tanks.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Fences and Gates.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.