This contract calls for a comprehensive update of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Operator Handbook (Third Edition). The work includes research, technical writing, editing, redesign of diagrams, incorporation of current regulatory changes, and inclusion of new sections on cathodic protection, water removal, temperature‑adjusted fuel volume calculations, and corrosion control. The contractor must deliver a ~100‑page handbook in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats within an eight‑week performance period, adhering to a firm‑fixed‑price ceiling of $18,000.
• Scope: Technical manual revision covering operations, safety, spill preparedness, regulatory compliance, and appendices.
• Deliverables: Updated handbook (≈100 pages) in PDF & Word, with revised inspection forms and new content as specified.
• Timeline: Proposal due Jan 12 2018; award Jan 22 2018; draft submission Mar 5 2018; final delivery Mar 19 2018.