Underground Fuel Tank Questions and Answers

Underground Diesel Fuel Storage Tank Cleaning, Inspection, Testing and Re-Fueling | Solicitation 593-27-1-577-0002

1. Statement of Work: During the site visit, Dwight referenced a specific scope of work. Could you please provide the latest complete statement of work, including any updated technical specifications?
• VA Response: The complete SOW and applicable technical specifications are included in the solicitation. The solicitation and any formally issued amendments contain the applicable scope. (PWS Section C.1.)
2. Waste Disposal: Does the facility have an EPA hazardous waste generator identification number? What waste handling, disposal, and manifest documentation will be required? • VA Response: The EPA hazardous-waste generator identification number is not identified in the SOW. Sections C.7.9 through C.7.9.5 require characterization, proper containment, labeling, transportation and disposal of waste in accordance with applicable regulations. Waste manifests, transportation records, disposal receipts and applicable recycling certificates are required within five business days following disposal. The contractor is responsible for associated disposal costs.
3. Tank Quantity: Should contractors quote the complete scope for all nine 20,000-gallon underground diesel tanks, or is the work intended to be priced individually? • VA Response: The contract scope covers all nine underground diesel fuel storage tanks, each with a nominal capacity of 20,000 gallons, as a complete turnkey requirement (Sections C.1 and C.3). The SOW does not establish a separate per-tank pricing schedule. 4. Work Sequence: Will the nine tanks be serviced consecutively, one at a time, or can multiple tanks be serviced simultaneously?
• VA Response: Work shall proceed one tank at a time. Only one underground tank may be removed from service at any time unless the CO or COR provides written authorization otherwise. The contractor shall preserve emergency power capability and return each tank to operational status by the end of the scheduled workday except where a written exception is approved. (Sections C.1 and C.7.10.)
5. Prevailing Wage: Are Service Contract Labor Standards or Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements applicable to this solicitation? If applicable, could you please identify the relevant wage determination?
• VA Response: The Contracting Officer has identified Service Contract Labor Standards as applicable. Wage Determination WD 2015-5593, Revision 33, dated August 27, 2026, is