Description
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is seeking a qualified contractor to remove, legally dispose of, and replace existing degraded steel manhole covers associated with the petroleum Underground Storage Tank (UST) infrastructure across the USMMA campus. The replacement program aims to improve personnel safety, enhance corrosion resistance, eliminate electrical conductivity risks, and ensure long-term structural durability. The scope of work includes demolition and disposal of existing manhole covers, procurement and installation of new fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) manhole covers, field verification, and engineering execution. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including OSHA standards and environmental protection protocols.
• The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, tools, disposal fees, and supervision necessary to perform the tasks.
• The contractor must validate all exact physical field dimensions prior to material procurement, fabrication, or delivery.
• The contractor must ensure all new covers achieve proper seating, lock into place seamlessly, match finished grade alignment, and eliminate tripping hazards.
• The contractor must maintain full accountability for the performance, safety compliance, and quality control of all utilized subcontractors.