The United States Coast Guard is seeking information from potential contractors to perform inspection, testing, and mechanical integrity evaluation of propane piping systems at the USCG Training Center Petaluma in California. The work includes pre-inspection review of equipment files, external visual inspection, non-destructive testing, rectifier testing, leak testing, corrosion and coating condition inspections, and engineering evaluation and reporting. The objective is to verify the current condition, safety, and code compliance of all propane piping systems and associated components.
• The contractor must have experience with inspection, testing, and evaluation of propane piping systems in accordance with ASME BPVC Section VIII, NBIC, NFPA 58/59, API 570, NACE/AMPP, and STI SP001.
• The contractor must be able to perform external visual inspection, NDT, rectifier testing, leak testing, and corrosion/coating assessments.
• The contractor must be able to prepare code-compliant mechanical integrity reports, including engineering evaluation, minimum thickness calculations, remaining life assessments, and recommendations.
• The contractor must have qualified personnel, including licensed Professional Engineers and inspectors with certifications such as API-570, NACE Level II, and STI certification for aboveground piping inspection.