Underwater Investigation of the ACUA Ocean Outfall Pipe

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) is seeking proposals for an underwater investigation of the ACUA's Ocean Outfall pipe. The investigation will include an underwater inspection and report to verify the condition of the exposed piping, as well as video documentation of any evidence of flow restriction, leaks, degradation of pipe weighting, compromise in the cathodic protection system, or corrosion of exposed steel structures. The inspection shall be conducted in accordance with the standards of the American Society of Civil Engineers Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment Manual No. 130. The successful proposer will be required to provide a fully equipped dive vessel, electronic positioning capabilities, and large enough to transport all equipment to properly perform the underwater investigation. The proposer will also be required to submit a report detailing all visual observations, conclusions, and recommendations for repair. • The inspection will include the evaluation of all exposed piping, including the north and south diffuser branches, the main trunk line, and the pipeline supports. • The proposer will be required to provide a team leader who is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey, specializing in civil, structural, environmental, or coastal engineering, with at least three years' experience in the inspection or design of systems similar to that being inspected. • The proposer will be required to provide a dive safety plan for review and approval by the ACUA prior to initiating the field inspection. • The proposer will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, and other applicable laws that may affect cost, permitting, progress, performance, or furnishing of the project.