1.5
QUALIFICATION (CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE)
Submit data for approval showing that the tank removal Contractor,
subcontractors, and personnel employed on the project have been engaged in
removal, transportation, and disposal of underground tanks and associated
piping, are familiar with and shall abide with the following:
a.
API RP 1604.
b.
40 CFR 280 and State and local regulations and procedures.
c.
Applicable safety rules and regulations.
d.
Use of equipment and procedures for testing and vapor-freeing
tanks.
e.
Handling and disposal of types of wastes encountered in
underground tank and pipe removal including disposal of
underground tanks and associated piping.
f.
Excavation, testing, and disposal of petroleum contaminated soils,
liquids, and sludge.
g.
Provide documentation that tank removers are certified if locality
of project has this requirement.
In addition, furnish data proving experience on at least three prior
projects which included types of activities similar to those in this
project. Provide project titles, dates of projects, owners of projects,
point of contact for each project, and phone numbers of each point of
contact.
1.6
COMPLIANCE
Comply with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations, procedures,
and 40 CFR 280.
1.7
QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.7.1
Excavation and Material Handling Plan
Describe methods, means, equipment, sequence of operations and schedule to
be employed in excavation, transport, handling, and stockpiling of soil
during underground tank removal. Fifteen days before beginning tank
removal work, submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a material
handling plan that describes phases of dealing with the contaminated soil
and water as it relates to the proposed tank[s] and piping removal,
including methods of excavating, a material handling plan for the
contaminated material, soil testing requirements, safety precautions and
requirements, and water pumping and collection requirements.
1.7.2
Field Sampling and Laboratory Testing Plan
Describe field
sampling methods and quality control procedures. Identify
laboratory and
laboratory methods to be used for contamination testing.
Sample reports
shall show sample identification for location, date, time,
sample method,
contamination level, name of individual sampler,
identification
of laboratory, and quality control procedures.
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