Table ES3-1 Disposal System Information

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform inspections, maintenance, and pumping of the disposal system located at this facility on a monthly basis. Environmental Subcontractor shall also provide minor repairs identified during inspections and emergency repairs and pumping services requested by the MBTA.

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform inspections, maintenance, and pumping of the disposal systems located at these four facilities on an annual basis. Environmental Subcontractor shall also provide minor repairs identified during inspections and emergency repairs and pumping services requested by the MBTA.

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform inspections, maintenance, and pumping of the disposal system located at this facility on a semi-annual basis. Environmental Subcontractor shall also provide minor repairs identified during inspections and emergency repairs and pumping services requested by the MBTA.

The Operator acknowledges and agrees that the Operator shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and operation of the disposal systems, as in effect on the Agreement Services Commencement Date, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 (Onsite Subsurface Disposal System Servicing) of this Schedule 3.8 (Environmental Services) and the costs of all such services are included in the Annual Fee.

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform inspections of the disposal systems. Prior to and following pumping of the Disposal System, Environmental Subcontractor shall inspect the disposal system and ensure that it is structurally sound and that all associated equipment is functioning properly. Environmental Subcontractor shall provide appropriate maintenance to the disposal system components and associated equipment as required during the inspection. Environmental Subcontractor shall document the findings of the inspection, on a form prepared by Environmental Subcontractor and approved by the MBTA. The inspection form shall contain all information required under Title 5 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Environmental Code and any other applicable local, state, or federal regulations. Environmental Subcontractor shall submit the completed inspection form to the MBTA’s designated contact upon completion of the inspection. Environmental Subcontractor shall notify the MBTA immediately to report any malfunctions or indications of system failure (ODRL 3.8-025).

Environmental Subcontractor shall notify the MBTA’s designated contact immediately to report any malfunctions of the MBTA’s disposal systems, noncompliance with a permit condition, identification of conditions requiring non-scheduled cleaning, evidence of a spill or contamination, or indications of defective system components.

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform immediate maintenance, adjustments, or minor repairs to the septic systems as necessary based on results of the inspection. The MBTA shall be notified immediately, if a septic system or system component is found to require major repairs or replacement. The Operator is responsible for repairs or replacements associated with damages to the facilities’ fixed assets caused by the Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.

Environmental Subcontractor shall collect, characterize, and remove from the facility all waste materials generated during this work in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform this work on the frequency as described in Section 4.1.8 (Summary of Work) of this Schedule 3.8 (Environmental Services). Environmental Subcontractor must supply a schedule to the MBTA specifying when disposal systems will be serviced. This schedule will be subject to MBTA approval, and once approved, cannot be changed without the consent of the MBTA (ODRL 3.8-025).

The Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall perform minor repairs on septic system components including, but are not limited to, jetting/snaking of clogged or damaged building sewers, component piping, and distribution lines; replacement of septic tank, distribution box, and cesspool covers and tees; and replacement of pumps, and level float switches and sensors.

If the disposal system is found to require major repairs or replacement, the MBTA shall be contacted immediately. The Operator is responsible for repairs or replacements associated with damages to the facilities’ fixed assets caused by the Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.

Disposal System Pumping

During pumping of disposal systems, Environmental Subcontractor shall remove in its entirety all water, sludge, scum, solids, and other materials contained in the disposal systems and transport these materials for off-site disposal at a facility approved to receive septage.

For each routine and emergency pumping service provided, Environmental Subcontractor shall complete a MassDEP-approved system pumping form. Copies of completed pumping forms shall be provided to the MBTA’s designated contact (ODRL 3.8-026).

Spare Parts and Emergency Repairs and Pumping Services

Environmental Subcontractor shall be responsible for the following services:

Respond immediately upon becoming aware of a malfunction or to requests by the MBTA for repairs of any nature.

Complete repairs to disposal systems, appurtenances, and associated equipment within a 24-hour period whenever possible.

Maintain an up to date inventory of tools and critical spare parts for maintaining the disposal systems.

Environmental Subcontractor shall develop and submit to the MBTA for approval within 45 days of the Notice to Proceed, a list of spare parts recommended by the disposal system and associated equipment manufacturers for each disposal system, appurtenance, and equipment component (ODRL 3.8-027). For each spare part, Environmental Subcontractor shall provide the following information:

supplier name, address, telephone number

emergency telephone number

delivery time

unit price

Environmental Subcontractor shall maintain and keep current, the spare parts list.

Spare Parts Inventory

Environmental Subcontractor shall develop and submit to the MBTA for approval within 45 days of the Notice to Proceed, a list of critical spare parts recommended by the disposal system and associated equipment manufacturers for each disposal system, appurtenance, and equipment component (ODRL 3.8-027). Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for maintaining in inventory all items listed on the critical spare parts inventory list. This list shall include, but not be limited to the following items:

Septic tank, cesspool, and distribution box tees

Septic tank, cesspool, and distribution box covers

Level sensors and switches

Emergency Repairs

The Operator in coordination with Environmental Subcontractor shall ensure that emergency repairs are completed within 30 days (or sooner if necessary to address imminent hazard situations) of malfunction discovery. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for completing an application for a Disposal System Construction Permit, local upgrade approval, an application for a variance, or obtain other applicable approvals/permits, if required, within 30 days of malfunction discovery. The Operator shall use new parts to make repairs and/or replacements to the MBTA’s disposal system.

Environmental Subcontractor shall respond within 24 hours to requests by the MBTA for emergency pumping services. Environmental Subcontractor shall provide emergency pumping services necessary to prevent backup or breakout. Environmental Subcontractor shall complete pumping reports on MassDEP-approved system pumping forms for each pumping event. Copies of the completed pumping forms shall be provided to the MBTA’s designated contact.

Environmental Subcontractor shall obtain all necessary permits, registrations, licenses, and/or certifications from federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies required for inspecting and servicing disposal systems and pumping and transportation of septage to an approved disposal facility.

Environmental Subcontractor shall maintain up-to-date permits and registrations with the local Boards of Health for all localities through which Environmental Subcontractor will transport septage. Environmental Subcontractor shall maintain contractual agreements with the receiving facility/publicly owned treatment works (POTW) that will receive septage from Environmental Subcontractor.

Waste Containerization, Characterization, Transport and Disposal

Environmental Subcontractor shall transport septage and pumped materials in vehicles that meet all federal, state, and local regulations including markings, placards, and licenses. All equipment used to remove and transport septage must be MassDEP-approved for septage use, be maintained in good repair, and comply with the requirements of Title 5 of the State Administrative Code 310 CMR 15.505.

Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for all fees associated with the transport and disposal of septage including but not limited to fees from the local Board of Health and fees from the receiving facility/POTW.

Environmental Subcontractor shall ensure that septage is transported in a manner that does not create a nuisance or a health hazard.

Environmental Subcontractor shall ensure that septage collected under these specifications is transported to and disposed at a POTW that is properly equipped and approved by the MassDEP to receive the septage.

Environmental Subcontractor shall be responsible for collecting waste characterization samples as necessary to meet receiving facility requirements.

Environmental Subcontractor shall provide at least one MassDEP Title 5 System Inspector to be onsite during disposal system inspection and servicing.

Environmental Subcontractor shall ensure that personnel who service the MBTA’s septic systems and associated equipment and appurtenances are qualified to perform the services provided. Qualifications shall include demonstrated experience servicing sewer systems, lift stations, pumps and electrical systems.

TANK SYSTEM SERVICING

This specification defines the conditions and requirements for the inspection, routine service and maintenance/minor repairs, testing, and permitting and reporting of Tank Systems on the Service Property. Tank Systems include Underground Storage Tank (UST) Systems and Vaulted Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Systems with aboveground and below grade piping. All work shall be conducted to fulfill, and in accordance with, all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, policies, ordinances, or guidelines that are applicable to this work.

A Tank System is defined as the tank, associated piping, equipment, and appurtenances including overfill alarm systems. The UST Systems described herein include tanks and associated piping located below ground. The Vaulted AST systems described herein include vaulted tanks with aboveground and below grade piping.

Minor repairs to Tank Systems may include, but are not limited to, repair and/or replacement of piping and fittings, cathodic protection, cathodic protection motors, sensors and probes, flanges, reducers, inserts, test donuts, float switches, valves, fittings, tees, cable, electrical wire, manhole covers and accessories, tank sump accessories, and dispenser sump/pan accessories. The cost for repairs pursuant to this Section 5.1.3 of this Schedule 3.8 (Environmental Services) shall be handled as if they constituted "Material Damage" pursuant to Section 7 (Repair of Damage to Commuter Rail Property) of Schedule 4.1 (Obligations Concerning Commuter Rail Property). By way of clarification, and not limitation, the Operator shall be required to pay for the first $25,000 of the cost of any repair work to Tank Systems (subject to the causality determination), and the MBTA shall be required to pay the balance of such cost (subject to Section 7.3 of Schedule 4.1 (Obligations Concerning Commuter Rail Property)).

Major repairs to Tank Systems may include, but are not limited to, repair and/or replacement of a storage tank, leak detection system, corrosion protection system, stage II vapor recovery system, product pump, dispenser, control panels and consoles, overfill protection alarm system, tank sump, dispenser containment sumps and pans. The cost for repairs pursuant to this Section 5.1.4 of this Schedule 3.8 (Environmental Services) shall be handled as if they constituted "Material Damage" pursuant to Section 7 (Repair of Damage to Commuter Rail Property) of Schedule 4.1 (Obligations Concerning Commuter Rail Property). By way of clarification, and not limitation, the Operator shall be required to pay for the first $25,000 of the cost of any repair work to Tank Systems (subject to the causality determination), and the MBTA shall be required to pay the balance of such cost (subject to Section 7.3 of Schedule 4.1 (Obligations Concerning Commuter Rail Property)).

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform work at Tank Systems, located at five facilities. Table ES4-1 summarizes site specific data supplied by the MBTA and facility personnel for each Tank System included in this specification. Additional tanks on the Service Property include but are not limited to those listed in Table ES4-2. Environmental Subcontractor shall perform work at multiple above ground storage tanks located on the Service Property.