Description
The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to replace the Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) filter media at the Mesa Verde National Park water treatment plant. The project involves vacuum removal and off-site disposal of spent activated carbon, inspection of tanks, touch-up of epoxy paint, and refilling with fresh granular activated carbon media. The contractor will have access to the building during normal working hours and must prepare an accident prevention plan. The total quantity of GAC to be replaced is approximately 14,000 pounds.
• The contractor must meet all Federal and State requirements for public drinking water facilities.
• The contractor must use ACOL-L60 (12 x 40) acid-washed bituminous coal base activated carbon or an approved equal.
• The contractor must have uninterrupted access to the tanks during normal working hours.
• The contractor must prepare an accident prevention plan that addresses first aid, CPR certification, hospital map, permit required confined space entrance requirements, and lock-out – tag-out procedures.