Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Chemical Neutralization Tank Initial Inspection: a. The successful bidders shall provide an initial inspection prior to June 1, 2024, but no earlier than May 1, 2024. The successful bidders shall provide NVCC with a written report within ten (10) business days after the completion of the initial inspection which shall detail any tank or equipment that is not in good working condition or in need of major repair/replacement. Should weather conditions prohibit inspection, the Facilities Manager and the successful bidders must determine any extension of the initial inspection period. 2. Chemical Neutralization Tank Preventative Maintenance Services: The successful bidders shall contact each campus and arrange the service date/month with the campus Facility Manager. The successful bidders shall perform the following tasks on an annual basis at Alexandria, Loudoun, Manassas, Woodbridge and Medical campuses, and semi-annual basis at the Annandale campus: a. Measure the level of limestone or marble chips to ensure the tanks are adequately charged to the manufacturer’s recommended levels for neutralizing. b. Limestone must be certified as having calcium carbonate content in excess of 90%. The chips must be 1-3 inches in size and must be of irregular patterns. c. Remove used limestone or marble neutralization media. d. Remove all sludge and debris from tanks. e. Flush out inside of tanks so there are no signs of sludge. f. Inspect tanks, including but not limited to, all connections: • Waste lines going into the tanks. • Discharge lines for clean water leaving the tanks. • Gaskets • Lids and bolts for physical damage such as cracks, leaks, corrosion and deteriorated silicone gasket material. g. Provide the Facility Manager with a list of all physical damage or deterioration found as a result of the inspection. This list shall be provided within three (3) business days after the inspection is made.