Table ES4-2 Additional Storage Tank Locations (not in Table ES4-1)
Location
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Number of Above Ground Storage Tanks
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Number of Under Ground Storage Tanks
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Somerville (Mystic) Maintenance of Way Facilities
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2 (+5 OS)
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Charlestown (“T Pad”) Maintenance of Way Facilities
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4
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Fitchburg Layover Facility
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1
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Lowell
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1
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West Cambridge Work Equipment Repair Facility
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2
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Readville Mechanical Facility
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2
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Readville Engineering Facility
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1
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Boston Engine Terminal - Somerville
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3 OS
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Widett Circle Facility
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Wilmington
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1
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OS- Out of Service
Status of Facilities
The Operator acknowledges and agrees that the Operator shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and operation of the tank 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.
Summary of the Work
Work to be performed at each facility is described below. For purposes of preparing this specification, certain assumptions have been made as indicated below.
Boston Engine Terminal
Environmental Subcontractor shall perform inspections and routine service and maintenance of Vaulted AST Systems located at this facility, minor repairs as necessary, and provide emergency repair services as required by the MBTA. It is assumed for the purposes of this Schedule 3.8 (Environmental Services) that there are leak detection and corrosion protection systems on each Tank System. It is also assumed that the corrosion protection system is a sacrificial anode cathodic protection system. Environmental Subcontractor shall perform testing of the leak detection and corrosion protection equipment on the three Tank Systems. All work must be done to fulfill, and in accordance with, all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Readville Track and Engineering
Environmental Subcontractor shall perform inspections and routine service and maintenance of three UST Systems located at this facility, minor repairs as necessary, and provide emergency repair services as required by the MBTA. It is assumed for the purposes of this specification that there are leak detection and corrosion protection systems on each Tank System and Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems on the two gasoline Tank Systems. It is also assumed that the corrosion protection system is a sacrificial anode cathodic protection system. Environmental Subcontractor shall perform testing of the leak detection and corrosion protection equipment on the three UST Systems and testing of the Stage II Vapor Recovery equipment on the two gasoline UST Systems. All work must be done to fulfill, and in accordance with, all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Widett Circle
Environmental Subcontractor shall perform inspections and routine service and maintenance of the AST and UST Systems located at this facility, minor repairs as necessary, and provide emergency repair services as required by the MBTA. It is assumed for the purposes of this Schedule 3.8 (Environmental Services) that there are leak detection and corrosion protection systems on each Tank System. It is also assumed that the corrosion protection system is a sacrificial anode cathodic protection system. Environmental Subcontractor shall perform testing of the leak detection and corrosion protection equipment on the UST Systems. All work must be done to fulfill, and in accordance with, all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Execution of Work
Inspections and Routine Service and Maintenance
Environmental Subcontractor’s Class B or C operator shall inspect the Tank Systems in compliance with all Applicable Laws and, at a minimum, once per calendar month. Environmental Subcontractor shall prepare and submit to the MBTA, an inspection report for each inspection and routine service and maintenance call, on a form to be developed by the Environmental Subcontractor and approved by the MBTA (ODRL 3.8-028). The form shall include all inspection items required for this work, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Typical items to be addressed for ASTs inspections shall include:
Is the Tank and piping in good condition and free of oil stains?
Is the concrete pad under and surrounding the tank and piping in good condition and free of oil stains?
Is the secondary containment free of oil?
Are all alarm systems working properly?
Are there spill containment supplies maintained in the area?
Typical items to be addressed for USTs shall include:
Do all connecting pipes appear to be free from damage or leakage?
Are all flange joints, expansion joints, fittings, and pipeline supports undamaged and leak free?
Do the sump/manway and spill buckets appear to be free from water and /or oil?
Are all alarm systems working properly?
Are there spill containment supplies maintained in the area?
Do dispensers appear to be in good condition and free from damage and leakage?
Do the dispenser sumps/pans appear to be free from water and /or oil?
Environmental Subcontractor shall notify the MBTA’s designated contact immediately to report any malfunctions of the Tank System, identification of high or low product conditions, the presence of water or other contamination in or around the Tank System, evidence of leakage or subsurface contamination, or other signs of defective system components.
Environmental Subcontractor shall perform immediate maintenance, adjustments, or minor repairs to the Tank System as necessary based on results of the inspection. Environmental Subcontractor shall remove any accumulated water or oil from sumps, manways, pans, dikes or spill buckets discovered during the inspection, and dispose of them in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. If the Tank 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 tank systems caused by the Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.
Environmental Subcontractor shall pump out as required based on inspection. Environmental Subcontractor shall collect, characterize, and remove from the facility any and all waste materials generated during this work in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Disposal of all waste materials generated during this work shall be disposed of by a licensed hazardous material waste operator.
Environmental Subcontractor shall supply a schedule to the MBTA specifying when Tank Systems will be inspected. This schedule will be subject to MBTA approval, and once approved, cannot be changed without the consent of the MBTA.
Leak Detection System Testing
Environmental Subcontractor shall test Leak Detection Systems (including an in-tank monitoring system, interstitial space monitoring system, statistical inventory reconciliation process, or a continuous in-tank leak detection system), monthly for the duration of the Agreement Services.
Environmental Subcontractor shall test leak detection systems on Tank Systems in accordance with the testing and equipment manufacturer’s specifications and all applicable local, state and federal regulations. All tests shall be administered by qualified persons, and shall be performed in accordance with the most recent test protocols established by the testing equipment manufacturer. Environmental Subcontractor shall document test procedures and protocols on a form to be developed by Environmental Subcontractor and approved by the MBTA (ODRL 3.8-029). Results of leak detection system tests shall be maintained in the Operators files for the life of the system. The form shall be prepared to include all items required to document this work, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Environmental Subcontractor shall perform immediate maintenance, adjustments, or minor repairs on the system if found to be defective. Upon a failed test result, the MBTA must be contacted immediately. If the equipment 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.
If it is determined that, based on the type of leak detection system identified on the Tank System, more frequent testing is required than that described herein, testing frequency conducted by Environmental Subcontractor shall be done in accordance with the applicable regulations and/or manufacturer’s specifications. Environmental Subcontractor shall supply a testing schedule to the MBTA specifying when each of the systems will be tested. This schedule will be subject to review and approval of the MBTA, and once approved, cannot be changed without the consent of the MBTA.
Corrosion Protection System Testing
Environmental Subcontractor shall test Corrosion Protection Systems at a minimum, once monthly, for the duration of Agreement Services.
Environmental Subcontractor shall test corrosion protection systems on Tank Systems in accordance with the testing and equipment manufacturer’s specifications, a code of practice developed by a nationally recognized association or testing laboratory, and all applicable local, state and federal regulations. For purposes of this bid, it is assumed that the corrosion protection system is a sacrificial anode cathodic protection system. All tests shall be administered by qualified persons, and shall be performed in accordance with the most recent test protocols established by the testing equipment manufacturer. Environmental Subcontractor shall document test procedures and protocols on a form to be developed by Environmental Subcontractor and approved by the MBTA. The form shall be prepared to include all items required to document this work, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall perform immediate maintenance, adjustments, or minor repairs on the system if found to be defective. Upon a failed test result, the MBTA must be contacted immediately. If the equipment 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 Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.
If it is determined that, based on the type of corrosion protection system identified on the Tank System, more frequent testing is required than that described herein, testing frequency conducted by Environmental Subcontractor shall be done in accordance with the applicable regulations and/or manufacturer’s specifications. Environmental Subcontractor shall supply a testing schedule to the MBTA specifying when each of the systems will be tested. This schedule will be subject to the review and approval of the MBTA, and once approved, cannot be changed without the consent of the MBTA (ODRL 3.8-030).
Stage II Vapor Recovery System Testing
Environmental Subcontractor shall test Stage II Recovery Systems in compliance with all Applicable Law and, at a minimum, once per calendar year, through the Term of the Agreement. The Stage II Recovery Systems shall also be inspected at a minimum of weekly by trained personnel, for the duration of Agreement Services.
Environmental Subcontractor shall test Stage II Vapor Recovery systems on Tank Systems in accordance with the testing and equipment manufacturer’s specifications and all applicable local, state and federal regulations. All tests shall be administered by qualified persons, and shall be performed in accordance with the most recent test protocols established by the testing equipment manufacturer. Environmental Subcontractor shall document test procedures and protocols on a form to be developed by Environmental Subcontractor and approved by the MBTA. The form shall be prepared to include all items required to document this work, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Environmental Subcontractor shall fill out and submit to the MassDEP the Stage II Certification forms following each inspection. Environmental Subcontractor shall maintain the results of all Stage II testing forms on-site in the event of a MassDEP inspection (ODRL 3.8-031).
Environmental Subcontractor shall perform immediate maintenance, adjustments, or minor repairs on the system if found to be defective. Upon a failed test result, the MBTA must be contacted immediately. If the equipment 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 Operator or Environmental Subcontractor. Environmental Subcontractor shall supply a testing schedule to the MBTA specifying when each system will be tested (ODRL 3.8-031). This schedule will be subject to review and approval by the MBTA and once approved, cannot be changed without the consent of the MBTA.
UST System Tightness Testing
If UST systems meet the present code requirements with properly operating leak detection systems and a form of inventory reconciliation, the tank system does not have to be tightness tested. However, if there are problems or inconsistencies with the leak detection or inventory reconciliation, the local fire department or state fire marshal can request that a tightness test be conducted. Environmental Subcontractor shall perform any tightness testing as required by the MBTA, local, or state officials.
Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct tightness testing on Tank Systems as required by 527 CMR 9.00. The test shall be of both the tank and the piping. Testing shall be approved and administered by qualified persons, and shall be performed in accordance with the most recent test protocols established by the standard industry testing equipment manufacturers and all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Environmental Subcontractor shall document test procedures and protocols on a form to be developed by Environmental Subcontractor and approved by the MBTA. The form shall be prepared to include all items required to document this work, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Prior to testing, it will be the responsibility of Environmental Subcontractor to ensure that the Tank System is filled to the capacity required to administer the test.
Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall perform immediate maintenance, adjustments, or minor repairs on the UST system if found to be defective. Upon a failed test result, the MBTA and other applicable regulatory agencies must be contacted immediately. If the Tank 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
Environmental Subcontractor shall collect, characterize, and remove from the facility any and all waste materials generated during this work in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Environmental Subcontractor must supply a testing schedule to the MBTA specifying when each tank systems will be tested. This schedule will be subject to MBTA review and approval, and once approved, cannot be changed without the consent of the MBTA (ODRL 3.8-032).
Emergency Repairs and Inventory of Spare Parts
Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall respond immediately upon becoming aware of a malfunction or at the request by the MBTA for minor emergency repairs to Tank Systems. The Operator in coordination with Environmental Subcontractor shall ensure that emergency repairs are completed within 30 days of the time the MBTA notifies Environmental Subcontractor or immediately upon notification if abatement measures are required. If the Tank System is found to require major repairs or replacement, the MBTA shall be contacted immediately. The MBTA is responsible for the cost of all major repairs associated with the tank systems fixed assets unless damage is caused by Environmental Subcontractor, in which case, Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall be responsible for the repair/replacement, at no cost to the MBTA. Documentation of the work performed must be maintained and submitted to the MBTA. Reimbursement will be made pursuant to existing MBTA policies, state and federal law.
Environmental Subcontractor shall develop and submit for approval to the MBTA, a list of spare parts recommended by the Tank System and associated equipment manufacturers for each Tank System, appurtenance, and equipment component (ODRL 3.8-033). For each spare part, Environmental Subcontractor shall provide the following information: (a) Supplier name, address, telephone number; (b) Emergency telephone number; (c) Delivery time; and (d) Unit price.
Environmental Subcontractor shall maintain and keep current, the recommended spare parts list.
Environmental Subcontractor shall develop and submit for approval to the MBTA, a list of critical spare parts recommended by the Tank System and associated equipment manufacturers for each Tank System, appurtenance, and equipment component. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for maintaining in inventory all items listed on the MBTA-approved critical spare parts inventory list. Environmental Subcontractor must submit the recommended spare parts list and the critical spare parts inventory list to the MBTA within 45 days of the Contract award date. Environmental Subcontractor must develop the recommended spare parts list and critical spare parts inventory list at no cost to the MBTA (ODRL 3.8-033). Environmental Subcontractor must use new parts manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to make repairs and/or replacements to the MBTA’s Tank Systems, unless otherwise approved by the MBTA.
Tank Overfill Alarm Systems
On an annual basis, the Environmental Subcontractor shall test all Tank Overfill Alarm Systems on Tank Systems on the Service Property. Presently there are Tank Overfill Alarm Systems installed on two fuel tanks at the Boston Engine Terminal. Additional Tank Overfill Alarm Systems may be installed by the MBTA on other Tanks Systems on the Service Property.
Environmental Subcontractor shall test Tank Overfill Alarm Systems on Tank Systems in accordance with the testing and equipment manufacturer’s specifications and all applicable local, state and federal regulations. All tests shall be administered by qualified persons, and shall be performed in accordance with the most recent test protocols established by the Alarm System equipment manufacturer. Environmental Subcontractor shall document test procedures and protocols on a form to be developed by Environmental Subcontractor and approved by the MBTA. The form shall be prepared to include all items required to document this work, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulation (ODRL 3.8-034).
Environmental Subcontractor shall perform immediate maintenance, adjustments, or minor repairs on the Overfill Tank Alarm System if found to be defective. If the Overfill Tank Alarm 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 Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.
Operator and Environmental Subcontractor shall respond with appropriate personnel to Overfill Tank Alarm in order to prevent, contain, or manage any discharge of fuel from overfilling of tanks on the Service Property.
CRMF WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Description of Services
These specifications define the conditions and requirements for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the existing wastewater pretreatment facility (Facility) located at the CRMF. Environmental Subcontractor shall furnish all labor, parts, and equipment necessary to operate, service, maintain, and repair the Facility, appurtenances, and associated equipment. Facility unit operations and primary system components are listed in Table ES5-1.
Table ES5-1 Pretreatment Facility Unit Operations
UNIT PROCESS
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DESCRIPTION*
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TREATMENT FACILITY OVERVIEW–
Oil Skimmer & Settling Tanks
Equalization and Process Tanks
Ultrafiltration (UF) and Clean In Place (CIP)
Carbon Adsorption
Chemical Feed Systems
Storage Tanks
Lift Station
Programmable Logic Controller
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Design Flow Rate: 11,000 gallons per day
MWRA under Sewer Use Discharge Permit
No. 30 102003
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OIL SKIMMERS & SETTLING TANKS
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Two 3,500-gallon aboveground tanks each equipped with:
Oil Skimmers Inc. Model 6V Floating Tube Oil Skimmer
Two Settling Tank Pumps w/ Siemens Motors
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EQUALIZATION TANK
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One 16,000-gallon aboveground tank
One Equalization Tank Pump w/ Siemens Motor
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PROCESS TANK
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One 16,000 gallon aboveground tank
One Process Tank Pump w/ Siemens Motor
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ULTRAFILTRATION & CIP
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Zenon Municipal Systems Inc. 11,000 gpd UF Unit
One UF Process Pump P-31
18 Permaflow Membrane Modules
Two 120 gallon Water Heaters for CIP
One 500-gallon CIP Tank
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CARBON ADSORPTION
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Two USFilter/Weststates Activated Carbon Units
Approximately 2,000-pounds GAC each
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CHEMICAL FEED SYSTEMS
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Two Metering Pumps for pH adjustment to Process Tank & UF
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STORAGE TANKS
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One 8,000-gallon Aboveground Waste Oil storage tank
One 10,000-gallon Sludge Storage Tank
One Sludge Storage Tank Pump w/ Siemens Motor
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LIFT STATIONS
Building Sump
Waste Oil Sump
UF Sump
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Two Building Sump Pumps
One Waste Oil Sump Pump w/ Siemens Motor
One UF Sump Pump w/ Siemens Motor
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PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC)
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One ABB Instrumentation Advanced Process Recorder
Several Drexel Brook Level Detectors
One ABB Instrumentation pH Controller – UF Recycle
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MISCELLANEOUS
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One Bacharach H2S Monitor
One ISCO 3700R/3740 Refrigerated Wastewater Sampler
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*Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for verifying equipment specifications
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Summary of Work
Facility operation and maintenance shall include operating, monitoring, testing, and maintaining unit operations, appurtenances, and associated equipment including, without restriction, pumps, oil skimmers, settling tanks, equalization and process tanks, ultrafiltration unit, carbon adsorption units, chemical feed systems, piping, valves, storage tanks, and electrical controls and instrumentation. Environmental Subcontractor shall record data and maintain logs of monitoring, testing, and operations and maintenance activities performed under these specifications. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for conducting sampling and laboratory analysis, and for submitting reports required under the MWRA Sewer Use Discharge Permit for the pretreated wastewater discharge from the Facility. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for proper and legal handling and offsite disposal of wastes generated during the Facility operation and maintenance at the prices quoted. Environmental Subcontractor shall handle, transport, and dispose of all wastes in accordance with EPA and MassDEP rules and regulations and provide testing, manifesting, and reporting services specified in Section 2 (Stormwater Inspections and Catch Basin Cleaning) of this Schedule 3.8 (Environmental Services).
Status of Facilities
The Operator acknowledges and agrees that the Operator shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and operation of the CRMF pretreatment waste water facility 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.
Execution of Work
Operation and Maintenance
General
Environmental Subcontractor shall be responsible for the regular and routine operation, maintenance and repair of all treatment system equipment, including but not limited to, pumps, oil skimmers, settling tanks, equalization and process tanks, ultrafiltration units, carbon adsorption units, chemical feed systems, piping, valves, storage tanks, system controls, electrical controls and instrumentation. Environmental Subcontractor shall operate the Facility in a manner that maintains full compliance with all the conditions of the Facility MWRA Sewer Use Discharge Permit.
Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for obtaining and/or maintaining applicable environmental permits for the Facility and shall comply with all the requirements of the permits including, but not limited to conducting sampling and monitoring, preparing and submitting reports, and implementing corrective actions. Environmental Subcontractor shall forward copies of all reports submitted to the MWRA to the MBTA’s designated contact (ODRL 3.8-035).
Environmental Subcontractor shall staff the Facility 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 52 weeks/year in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance requirements of this specification.
Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for maintaining monitoring and operating and maintenance logs at the Facility. Environmental Subcontractor shall forward copies of all maintenance and operation reports prepared to the MBTA’s designated contact (ODRL 3.8-036).
Environmental Subcontractor shall staff the Facility in accordance with the Staffing Plan requirements of this Contract.
Environmental Subcontractor shall update and maintain an Operation and Maintenance Manual in accordance with the requirements of this specification (ODRL 3.8-038).
Environmental Subcontractor shall notify the MBTA’s designated contact immediately to report any Facility malfunctions observed or to report any permit excursions from, including but not limited to, the MWRA Sewer Use Discharge Permit. Environmental Subcontractor shall also immediately report any spills or releases from the facility to the appropriate agencies and to the MBTA’s designated contact.
Treatment Chemicals
Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for purchasing and maintaining in inventory, wastewater treatment chemicals necessary for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant. Environmental Subcontractor shall store all chemicals in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. The following table presents treatment system chemicals and estimated quantities of chemicals based on current operational settings. This table is an estimate only and is based on current operating conditions. The requirement of chemicals not listed or chemicals in quantities exceeding these amounts will not be the basis for additional payments.
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