Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.1.1 Propane 3.1.1.1 Vendor must supply all transportation, labor, equipment, fill and refill of tanks upon request, to ensure continuous propane supply to specified facilities. Propane is a critical heating source and/or backup generator fuel source for most of these facilities and critical equipment may be damaged without heat or backup power supply. 3.1.1.2 Vendor must supply documentation of the quality of the product provided at any time during the life of the contract. Documentation shall include the identity and location of the refiner producing the fuel and the exact specifications/content of the fuel. If any substandard or adulterated fuel is delivered, all costs associated with emptying and cleaning tanks will be the responsibility of the Vendor. 3.1.2 Propane Storage Tanks and Associated External Equipment 3.1.2.1 Contract shall include installation, service, and maintenance of any or all supplies and equipment to the exterior of serviced facilities, including all tanks, lines, regulators, etc. 3.1.2.2 Tanks installed under this contract shall be set on site within 2 weeks of request. Tanks shall be placed in an area agreeable to both the vendor and the agency, but as close as practical to the existing facility. 3.1.2.3 Tanks installed under this contract shall be of equivalent capacity to the tanks supplied by previous vendor, unless an alternate size is requested. Current tank sizes range from 250 to 1,000 gallons. 3.1.2.4 Tanks installed under this contract shall be removed from the site within 2 weeks, if requested. 3.1.2.5 Vendor, in cooperation with the agency, shall be responsible for coordination of the changeover of exterior equipment with the current vendor to assure safe transfer in accordance with all Federal, State, County, and local governing regulations and Codes. 3.1.2.6 Requests for tank installations shall be timed to minimize remaining unused propane product provided by previous vendor necessitating transfer.
