Description
The United States Air Force is seeking a contractor to perform a water quality condition assessment, inspection, washout, and disinfection of eight water storage tanks. The contractor will be responsible for completing the work in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The work includes inspecting the tanks, removing sediment, and disinfecting the tanks using materials certified under NSF/ANSI 61. The contractor will also be responsible for handling all bacteriological water testing responsibilities and complying with all state and federal regulations.
Some key points to consider are:
• The contractor must have a dedicated and trained rescue team either present on-site or readily available for work on permit-required confined spaces.
• The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and services to properly transport and dispose of waste, minor debris, and other materials at a suitable facility.
• The contractor must comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including careful handling of controlled waste.
• The contractor must install a tested and operational backflow preventer to safeguard the potable water system.
• The contractor must work in accordance with the AWWA D102-24 standard for Tank Cleaning and the AWWA C652-19 standard for disinfecting potable water storage facilities.