Request for Quotes: Inspection & Repairs of 4 Above Ground Fuel Storage Tanks Martinsburg VA Medical Center 36C24526Q0341

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV, seeks to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the inspection, repair, and upgrade of four petroleum Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs). The facility operates two vertical, field-constructed 75,050-gallon #2 fuel oil tanks, each over 55 years old and registered as Level 1 tanks with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP). These tanks provide backup fuel to dual-fired boilers. Additional tanks include a dual-compartment 2 x 4,000-gallon AST for vehicle fuel and a 1,000-gallon diesel AST for emergency power. All tanks require external inspection, and ASTs 1 and 2 require internal inspections, significant repair, and upgrades. Work Details Contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to complete all work. Personnel must be certified to perform inspections and repairs on Level 1 ASTs in West Virginia. The scope of tasks includes: 1. Surface Coating (ASTs 1 and 2): Clean and strip tanks using high-pressure water; power tool rust spots; apply two coats of Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 646; replace NFPA placards; comply with OSHA standards for lead paint abatement. 2. Base Seal Replacement: Remove and replace tank edge caulking with oil-resistant urethane caulk. 3. Valve and Support Replacement: Replace low-melting point brass/bronze valves with UL-listed stainless-steel valves; update pipe supports; label piping. 4. Automatic Tank Gauge Replacement: Replace existing gauge with Model 92021. 5. Pressure Test Port Installation: Install one pressure test port per tank. 6. Emergency Vent Installation: Replace existing hatch with Morrison Bros. weighted lid vent ensuring adequate venting capacity. 7. API 653 In-Service Inspection: Conduct internal and external inspections by an API-accredited inspector. 8. External Inspection and Certification (ASTs 3 and 4): Complete API-compliant external inspection; provide Fit for Service certification. Period of Performance The contract period is expected to begin on April 15, 2026, and end on April 14, 2027. Place of Performance The work will be performed at the Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VA Medical Center located at 510 Butler Ave., Martinsburg, WV 25405.