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QUESTION: The pump
spec describes a pump that is different from the pumps that are in place
now - in speaking with pump
suppliers I have been told that the pumps in the specs are not typical for
this application and most likely will not
function properly. Please advise what type of pumps are desired for the
new sumps, like existing or per Specs?
ANSWER: NEW PUMP SYSTEMS ARE TO BE SIMILAR TO
EXISTING PUMP DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
QUESTION: Is the environment in the
basement classified as requiring the controls and pumps to be explosion
proof,
intrinsically safe, or both?
ANSWER: OUR UNDERSTANDING THAT NO SPECIAL
PROVISIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR WORK IN EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT
QUESTION: What type of training and PPE
will be required for personnel working in the basement area, including
cutting pipes
and removing tanks containing hazardous materials?
ANSWER: OUR UNDERSTANDING IS THAT SPECIAL
TRAINING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE BASEMENT. CONTRACTOR IS TO COMPLETE
WORK IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL (TO INCLUDE MCAS CHERRY PT), STATE, AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
QUESTION: Will the building occupants
assure that the pipes and tanks to be removed are empty? Does the
contractor have to make
any provisions for disposing of hazardous materials other than
contaminated items being removed (Such as any liquids in
tanks etc.)?
ANSWER: OUR UNDERSTANDING IS THAT MCAS CHERRY
PT WILL REMOVE/PUMP OUT AS MUCH OF THE STORED MATERIALS AS POSSIBLE AND
THE
CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVING THE REMAINING MATERIALS. THE
REMOVED MATERIALS ARE THEN TURNED OVER TO MCAS
CHERRY PT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. NOTE, THERE ARE MATERIALS, SUCH AS
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT/WIRING, THAT DO NOT REQUIRE SPECIAL
HANDLING/DISPOSAL. THESE MATERIALS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
CONTRACTOR TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF OFF-SITE.
QUESTION: In Spec section 40 95 00
paragraph 2.3.1 the tank level instrumentation calls for 3 level
transmitter relays 1 for
low level the 2nd for high level and the 3rd for a fault situation such as
loss of power or sensor failure etc. The
drawing details show a low level, a high level and a high- high level
indicator. The question is exactly how many level
transmitter relays will be required per tank. Will we be
required to provide the low, high and
high-high indicators plus a
fault indicator?
ANSWER: CONTRACTOR SHALL FOLLOW THE
INSTRUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS - LOW, HIGH,
HIGH-HIGH, AND FAULT
INDICATION
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