A. Contractor shall inspect existing fuel tank for integrity and serviceability and make necessary repairs (if any are needed) to return the fuel tank to service. B. Contractor shall be responsible for applying and paying for all required permits from authorities having jurisdiction. C. Contractor shall perform visual inspection of the exterior of the tank; scope and clean the tank interior; perform an interior inspection including an ultra-sonic thickness test (UTT) in any areas of concern. This inspection is to determine if the tank is repairable. If the tank is deemed unrepairable, Contractor will be paid for the inspection, and the contract will be closed. D. If the primary tank is deemed suitable for use, all existing product/sludge in primary tank shall be removed and cleaned of any contaminants. Contractor will be paid for the number of barrels actually removed and cleaned. Any necessary repair of the exterior of the tank shall be Contractor recommended and industry standard method for this type of tank. E. An SP001 tank test shall be performed. Vacuum testing of the tank to 6HG for 60 minutes shall also be performed. All testing records shall be provided to CAL FIRE Project Representative. F. If tank passes both tests, Contractor shall install a Contractor recommended, industry standard interstitial liquid monitor on the tank. G. All inspections necessary to close out the required permits shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Final inspections shall be satisfactorily completed before final payment is approved. Inspection records shall be retained and provide to the CAL FIRE Project Representative. H. When required work is complete and all inspections are signed off, clean fuel will be returned to the tank and the tank will be put back into normal service.
