Water Tower Internal Cleaning
ID: WS-25-00426Type: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCSFORT WORTH, TX, 76177, USA
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    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 16, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration, is seeking qualified contractors to perform internal cleaning and inspection services for a potable water storage tank located in Bethel, Alaska. The project involves accessing a bolted steel tank with a capacity of 88,000 gallons, which has not been cleaned or inspected since its construction in 1996, necessitating a thorough evaluation to ensure safety and compliance with standards set by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), OSHA, and ASTM. This initiative is crucial for maintaining safe drinking water infrastructure in remote areas like Bethel, which is only accessible by air or sea. Interested contractors should contact Brandi Holmes at brandi.b.holmes@faa.gov or Todd Butler at Todd.Butler@faa.gov for further details, and must demonstrate prior experience along with a safety risk management plan before commencing work.

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Mar 26, 2025, 7:22 PM UTC
The document outlines the technical specifications for the cleaning and inspection of a potable water storage tank in Bethel, Alaska. The tank, constructed in 1996, has not been cleaned or inspected since and requires a comprehensive evaluation to ensure safety and compliance with relevant standards. The inspection will follow guidelines set by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), OSHA, and ASTM. The contractor must demonstrate prior experience and submit a safety risk management plan before commencing work, which must not disrupt water supply services. Key deliverables include a detailed report documenting the inspection findings, including any necessary repairs and sanitation issues, accompanied by photographic evidence and a video recording of the process. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of disinfection protocols for all equipment entering the confined space of the tank. This initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to maintaining safe drinking water infrastructure, especially in remote locations like Bethel, which lacks road access and relies on air and sea transport. Overall, the project underscores the importance of regulatory compliance and public health safety in federal water management operations.
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