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CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT No. ' 'CONTRACT Between CITY OF FORT WORTH and UNIFIED SERVICES OF TEXAS, INC. Projects DEMO-04:PST For TESTING PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK INTEGRITY AND STAGE.II COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT APRIL, 2001 City of Fort Worth, Texas Iq Imayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 3/27/01 **C-18520 52STAGEII 1 of 2 SUBJECT AWARD OF CONTRACT TO UNIFIED SERVICES OF TEXAS, INC. FOR STAGE II AND INTEGRITY TESTING OF CITY-OWNED PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Unified Services of Texas, Inc. for annual Stage II and integrity testing of City-owned petroleum storage tanks; and 2. Authorize this contract to begin April 1, 2001, and expire March 31, 2002, with two additional options to renew at an annual estimated cost of$19,000. DISCUSSION: State law requires the City to ensure that all petroleum storage tanks under its control meet set release detection criteria. In order to comply, the City has Stage II and integrity testing performed on all City- owned storage tanks annually. Since 1995, the City has had a contract in place to perform this work to ensure that all City-owned petroleum storage tanks are in total compliance with applicable environmental regulations. A request for proposal was advertised on January 18 and 25, 2001. Nine prospective vendors were solicited. On February 8, 2001, two responses were received, with one vendor declining to respond. After staff review of the proposal from Unified Services of Texas, Inc., the unit prices to be paid under this contract are considered reasonable. The cost of the Stage II and integrity testing will be based on the fee schedule included in the agreement. Total expenditures under this agreement will not exceed $19,000 per year. The proposed agreement commences April 1, 2001, and expires March 31, 2002. RENEWAL OPTION - This agreement may be renewed for up to two successive one-year terms at the City's option. This action does not require specific City Council approval, provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. -107 City of Fort Worth, Texas 4tayor And Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 3/27/01 **C-18520 1 52STAGEII 2 of 2 SUBJECT AWARD OF CONTRACT TO UNIFIED SERVICES OF TEXAS, INC. FOR STAGE II AND INTEGRITY TESTING OF CITY-OWNED PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Environmental Management Fund. CB:k 1 Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) Charles Boswell 8511 APPROVED Originating Department Head: CITY COUNCIL Brian Boemer 8079 (from) MAR 27 2001 R103 539120 0524106 $19,000.00 � ) Additional Information Contact: City Secretary of the Brian Boemer 8079 City of Fort{l9ortl:,TfIx�i CITY SECRETARY - CONTRACT NO. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTIES OF TARRANT § AND DENTON § ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR TESTING PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK INTEGRITY AND STAGE II COMPLIANCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND UNIFIED SERVICES OF TEXAS,INC. _ This agreement is entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth, a home-rule municipality located within Tarrant and Denton Counties, Texas, acting through Charles Boswell, its duly authorized assistant city manager ("City'), and Unified Services of Texas, Inc., a Texas corporation, acting through Clarence D. Hill,its duly authorized president("Contractor"). WHEREAS, the City desires to hire a professional firm knowledgeable and experienced in Petroleum Storage Tank Integrity Testing and Stage II System Compliance; and WHEREAS, the Contractor has represented that it is staffed with personnel knowledgeable and experienced in conducting such testing: WITNESSETH: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and benefits of this Contract, the City and the Contractor agree as follows: ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS In this contract,the following words and phrases shall be defined as follows: — Ci, 's R resentative means the Director of Environmental Management or his designee. Contract Documents means the Proposal Documents, Project Drawings, Specifications, and this contract. Deliverable Document means a report,photograph, or an invoice that shows the completion of one of the work tasks and/or subtasks. Environmental Damages shall mean all claims, judgments, damages, losses, penalties, fines, liabilities (including strict liability), encumbrances, liens costs, and expenses of investigation and defense of any claim, whether or not such claim is ultimately defeated, Contract for Petroleum Storage Tank Integrity Testing and Page i Stage II Compliance Testing between the City of Fort Worth L`� '��v)�fD and Unified Services o Taras,Inc. H I�; E1 and of any good faith settlement of judgment, of whatever kind or nature, contingent or ' otherwise, matured or unmatured, foreseeable or unforeseeable, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements and consultant's fees, any of which are incurred as a result of the existence of a violation of environmental requirements pertaining to the petroleum storage tank system, and including without limitation: a. Damages for personal injury and death, or injury to property or natural resources; b. Fees incurred for the services of attorneys, consultants, contractors, experts, E laboratories and investigation or remediation of the monitoring wells resulting from any violation of environmental requirements including, but not limited to, the preparation of any feasibility studies or reports of the performance of any cleanup, remediation, removal, response, abatement, containment, closure, restoration or monitoring work required by any federal, state or local governmental agency or political subdivision, or otherwise expended in connection with the existence of such monitoring wells or violations or environmental requirements, and including without limitation any attorney's fees, costs and expenses incurred in enforcing this agreement or collecting any sums due hereunder; and C. Liability to any third person or governmental agency to indemnify such person or agency for costs expended in connection with the items referenced in subparagraph(b)herein. Environmental requirements shall mean all applicable present and future statutes, regulations, rules, plans, authorizations, concessions, franchises, and similar items, of all governmental agencies, departments, commissions, boards, bureaus, or instrumentalities of the United States, states, and political subdivisions thereof and all applicable judicial, administrative, and regulatory decrees,judgments, and orders relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation: a. All requirements, including, but not limited to, those pertaining to reporting, — licensing, emissions, discharges, releases, or threatened releases of hazardous materials, pollutants, contaminants or hazardous or toxic substances, materials, or wastes whether solid, liquid, or gaseous in nature, into the air, surface water, groundwater, storm water, or land, or relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport, or handling of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous or toxic substances, materials, or wastes, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous in nature; and b. All requirements pertaining to the protection of the health and safety of employees or the public. Convact for Petroleum Storage Tank Integrity Testing aid fl� C,E CCOjE0 Page t Stage II Compliance Testing between the City of Fort Worth 0 LS v !: and Unified Services of Tam,Inc. C���(�����Ci�.I��{�j Rc 11UCJV;y4�+UN��� S�6J Notice to Proceed means the letter issued by the City that authorizes Contractor to begin work. It also authorizes future invoices to be paid. Proposal Documents means Part 3 of the Request For Proposal and all ancillary documents required to be submitted with the proposal. Subcontract means a contract between the Contractor for this project and another person or company for any complete task defined in the scope of work. A purchase order is also considered a subcontract. Task Order means a document issued by the City describing the scope of Contractor services,scope of City services, specifications and drawings&data. ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES A. Contractor shall fiunish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the integrity testing of petroleum storage tanks (PSTs) owned and/or operated by the City, and the * performance of annual Stage II compliance testing on all appropriate tanks. Contractor shall notify all applicable agencies of the City's intent to test, obtain all necessary permits to test PST systems, test the integrity of the PST system, test the Stage H pressure decay on appropriate systems, perform minor repairs to PST systems to ensure a compliant test and report all results in writing to the City of Fort Worth. B. Contractor agrees that it shall not assign, delegate, or subcontract any of the work described in this agreement without first obtaining express written approval to do so from City. Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the satisfactory performance of such work and shall remain fully bound by the terms of this agreement. City shall have the right to approve or reject all subcontractors retained by Contractor to perform services under this agreement. C. All of the tasks and/or subtasks required to complete individual projects will be shown on a Task Order or Task Orders,agreed to separately by the parties. D. Contractor agrees to perform the work in accordance with the Final Specifications, Project Schedules,Requests for Proposals(as attached), and Task Orders. E. Contractor certifies that it has and will maintain during the term of this agreement, current and appropriate federal, state, and local licenses and permits to allow PST testing and repair as required by the agreement. Contractor further certifies that any and all subcontractors employed on this project shall have and will maintain during the term of this agreement, current and appropriate federal, state, and local licenses and permits to allow PST testing - and repair as required by the agreement. Stage H for Petroleum Ling a Tank the City Testing and ^ _�© Page 3 Sm 11 Compliance Testing between the City Fort Worth and Unified Services of Texas,Inc. F. All Contract and pertinent Proposal Documents are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this agreement. ARTICLE 3. SCOPE OF CITY SERVICES The City agrees to perform the following services: A. Designate a City representative to provide timely direction to the Contractor and render City decisions. B. Coordinate with facilities,City departments,and any tenants for access to the site. C. Waive all City fees associated with integrity testing or pressure decay testing of City tanks under this contract. ARTICLE 4. TIMES FOR TASK INITIATION AND COMPLETION[; CONTRACT TERM A. Contractor agrees to begin work on each task within ten (10) days from the date of the issuance of a written task order. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall develop a project schedule and shall complete all phases of the work as delineated within that schedule. B. The term of this agreement shall be one (1) year from the date of its execution by all parties. City shall have the right to extend this agreement for up to two (2) consecutive one-year renewal terms, provided City and Contractor agree in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial or renewal term. City may renew this agreement by the City Manager executing a renewal agreement and City Council appropriating the funds, provided, however, the term of this contract shall be extended for such period of time as may be necessary for the Contractor to complete any work that is in progress. All renewals shall have the same terms, conditions and fees as set forth herein, unless agreed to otherwise in writing by both parties in an amendment to this agreement. ARTICLE 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR — It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that Contractor shall perform all work and services hereunder as an independent contractor, and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of the City. Contractor shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive control of and - the exclusive right to control the details of all the work and services performed hereunder, and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its - Contract for Petroleum Storage Tank Integrity Testing and e Stage 11 Compliance Testing between the City of Fort Worth l and Unified Services of Texas,Inc. 1������ e1 XOND officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contactor. ARTICLE 6. COMPENSATION A. In consideration for the work performed by Contractor under this contract, City shall pay Contractor a total sum not to exceed $19,000.00, as agreed upon by both parties. The City agrees to pay Contractor within thirty (30) days after receipt of correct invoices, updated Schedules of Payment and the Deliverable Document for each task completed, for all uncontested or undisputed bills. In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested will be withheld from payment,and the undisputed portion will be paid. The City will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof. No interest will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually resolved. B. The City will not be liable for any Contractor costs in excess of the Not-to-Exceed amount unless the City has signed and issued a formal Modification to the contract. C. At the end of each month that this contract is in effect, Contractor shall provide City a a written report detailing the total amount paid to date, any retainage held by the City, and an itemized list of work in progress in order that the City can assess the need to amend this contract to provide for an increase in the maximum fee allowable. D. Contractor shall receive no compensation for delays or hindrances to the work, except when direct and unavoidable extra cost to Contractor is caused by City's failure to provide information, if any, which it is required to provide under this agreement. When extra compensation is claimed, a written itemized statement detailing any and all justifications for delays incurred shall be presented to the City. _ ARTICLE 7. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .. Contractor certifies that it has and will maintain during the term of this Contract, at least the following insurance covering the services to be performed: A. Commercial General Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. B. Professional Liability Insurance: (i.e. Errors and Ommissions Liability Insurance) Contract for Petroleum Storage Tank Integrity Testing and Page S Stage 17 Compliance Testing between the City of Fort Worth and Unified Services of Texas,Inc. WRICN dl fl L (�OPD LP M R M. $1,000,000 each ocurrence. C. Automobile Liability Insurance- Coverage on vehicles involved in the work performed under this contract: • $1,000,000 per accident on a combined single limit basis or: • $500,000 Bodily injury/person • $250,000 Property damage _ • $2,000,000 Aggregate D. Worker's C=ensation- Statutory limits for Worker's Compensation plus employer's liability at a minimum: • $500,000 each accident; • $500,000 disease-policy limit; and • $500,000 disease-each employee. E. Environmental Impairment Liabil4 (EIL) and/or Pollution Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence. EIL coverage(s) must be included in policies listed in Items A and B above; or, such insurance shall be provided under separate policy(s). Liability for damage occurring while loading, unloading and transporting materials collected under the contract project shall be included under the Automobile Liability insurance or other policy(s). F. NOTE: BETWEEN A AND F ABOVE, ANY POLLUTION EXPOSURE, INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAIRMENT LIABILITY, ASSOCIATED WITH THE SERVICES AND OPERATIONS PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE COVERED IN ADDITION TO SUDDEN AND ACCIDENTAL CONTAMINATION OR POLLUTION LIABILITY FOR GRADUAL EMISSIONS. CLEAN-UP COSTS SHALL ALSO BE COVERED. G. The following shall pertain to all applicable policies of insurance listed above, and " shall be annotated accordingly: 64 1. Each insurance policy required by this Contract, except for Workers' Compensation insurance and professional liability insurance policies shall be Contract for Petrokm Storage Tani In ftnty Testing and Page 6 Stage ffComp&uwe Testing between the City of Fort Worth 65 i J��y15Q�ro)Z1� (�,�(�Tt�� and Unified Services of Te=,Inc. �✓II U — (1'L p Il�,n�VJ (f lea WON,) Ullp �6W endorsed with the following Additional Insured Endorsement: `The City of Fort Worth, its officers, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers are added as additional insureds as respects operations and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured,performed under contract with the City of Fort Worth.' Reasonably equivalent terms may be acceptable at the sole discretion of the City of Fort Worth, and upon prior approval. 462. Subcontractors shall be covered under the Provider's insurance policies or they shall provide their own insurance coverage; and, in the latter case, documentation of coverage shall be submitted to the Provider prior to the commencement of work and the Provider shall deliver such to the City. 443. Prior to commencing work under the contract, the Provider shall deliver to the City of Fort Worth insurance certificate(s) documenting the insurance required and terms and clauses required. 444. Each insurance policy required by this contract shall contain the following clause or reasonably equivalent terms: `This insurance policy shall not be canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non-renewed until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Director of Environmental Management. City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6311.' 6&5. The insurers for all policies must be approved to do business in the State of Texas and be currently rated in terms of financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of the Director of Risk Management for the City of Fort Worth. The City's standard is an A. M. Best Key rating ANII. 666. The deductible or self-insured retention (SIR) affecting the coverage required shall be acceptable to the Risk Manager of the City of Fort Worth; and, in lieu of traditional insurance, alternative coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups must be also approved." 667. The Contractor's Workers' Compensation Insurance policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Fort Worth." Contract for Petroleum Storage Tank Integrity Testing and +j i�'r j�C �01� P 6 Page 7 StagedCompliance Testing between the City of Fort Worth v �� "`� "'`� 0 D and Unified Services of Texas,Inc. ��O�\�(�E�u�'ERRY ARTICLE 8. - INDEMNIFICATION A. General Indemnification: CONTRACTOR DOES HEREBY RELEASE,INDEMNIFY, REIMBURSE, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS, DEMANDS, OR CAUSES OF ACTIONS WHICH MAY ARISE DUE TO ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DEATH OCCURRING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT, WHEN SUCH INJURIES, DEATH, OR DAMAGES ARE CAUSED BY THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, OR THE JOINT NEGLIGENCE OF CONTRACTOR, ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. B. Environmental Indemnification: CONTRACTOR DOES HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, REIMBURSE, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGES AND THE VIOLATION OF ANY AND ALL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS RESULTING FROM THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK INTEGRITY TESTING AND STAGE II COMPLIANCE TESTING UNDER THIS CONTRACT, WHEN SAID ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGES OR THE VIOLATION OF SAID ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WERE THE RESULT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR SUBCONTRACTORS, OR THE JOINT ACT OR OMISSION OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR SUBCONTRACTORS AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. C. The obligations of the Contractor under this paragraph shall include, but not be limited to, the burden and expense of defending all claims, suits, and administrative proceedings (with counsel reasonably approved by the indemnified parties), even if such claims, suits or proceedings are groundless, false, or fraudulent, and in conducting all negotiations of any description, and paying and discharging, when and as the same become due, any and all judgments,penalties or other sums due against such indemnified persons. D. Upon learning of a claim, lawsuit, or other liability which Contractor is required hereunder to indemnify,the City shall provide Contractor with reasonably timely notice of same. E. The obligations of the Contractor under this paragraph shall survive the expiration of this agreement and the discharge of all other obligations owed by the parties to each other hereunder. ContractjorPetrolemn Storage TanklnfgrWTestingand �����yj�i��/1h r1�(�`�I D Page Stage II Compliance Testing between the City of Fort Worth u 0 EEC`Vf and Unified Services of Texas,Inc. F. In all of its contracts with subcontractors for the performance of any work under this Contract, Contractor shall require the subcontractors to indemnify the City in a manner consistent with this Article. G. In the event that a written claim for damages against Contractor or any of its subcontractors remains unsettled at the time all work on the project has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Manager, as evidenced by a final inspection, final payment to Contractor shall not be recommended by the City Manager for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of such final inspection, unless the Contractor submits written evidence satisfactory to the City Manager that the claim has been settled and a release has been obtained from the claimant involved. 1. If the claim concerned remains unsettled at the expiration of the said thirty-day period, the Contractor may be deemed by the City Manager to be entitled to a semi-final payment for work completed, such semi-final payment to be in an amount equal to the total dollar amount then due less the dollar value of any written claims pending against the Contractor arising out of the performance of such work. 2. The City Manager shall not recommend final payment to Contractor if a claim for damages is outstanding for a period of six months following the date of the acceptance of the work performed unless the Contractor submits evidence in writing, satisfactory to the City Manager, that: a. The claim has been settled and a release has been obtained from the claimant involved; or b. Good faith efforts have been made to settle such outstanding claims, and such good faith efforts have failed. �. 3. If condition (a) above is met at any time within the six-month period, the City Manager shall recommend that the final payment to Contractor be made. If condition (b) above is met at any time within the six-month period, the City .� Manager may recommend that final payment to Contractor be made. At the expiration of the six-month period, the City Manager may recommend that final payment be made if all other work has been performed and all other obligations of the Contractor have been met to the satisfaction of the City Manager. ARTICLE 9. WARRANTY Contractor warrants that it understands the currently known hazards and suspected hazards which °- are presented to persons, property and the environment by petroleum storage tanks testing and repair. Contractor further warrants that it will perform all services under this agreement in a safe, Contract for Pedoleum Storage Tank Integrity Testing and Page 9 Stage H Compliance Testing between the City of Fort Worth and Unified Services of Texas,Ina �a UV��ILUIIB �LSG"�o efficient and lawful manner using industry accepted practices, and in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws governing its activities and is under no restraint or order which would prohibit performance of services under this Contract. ARTICLE 10. LICENSES AND PERMITS A. Contractor certifies that on the day work is to commence under this contract and during the duration of the contract, it shall have and maintain current valid and appropriate federal and state licenses and permits necessary for the provision of services under this contract. B. Contractor also certifies that if it uses any subcontractor in the performance of this agreement, that such subcontractor shall have and maintain current valid and appropriate federal and state licenses and permits necessary for the provision of services under this contract. ARTICLE 11. DEFAULT A. Contractor shall not be deemed to be in default because of any failure to perform under this contract if the failure arises from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Contractor. Such causes shall include acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of Government, in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, flood, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather. B. If Contractor fails to begin work herein provided for within the time specified above, or to complete such work within the time specified above, within the true meaning of this contract, City shall have the right to take charge of and complete the work in such a manner as it may deem appropriate. If City exceeds the costs detailed in the attached documents, City may deliver to Contractor a written itemized statement of the total excess costs, and Contractor shall reimburse City for such excess costs without delay. C. If at any time during the term of this agreement the work of Contractor fails to meet the specifications of the contract documents, City may notify Contractor of the deficiency in writing. Failure of Contractor to correct such deficiency and complete the work required under this agreement to the satisfaction of City within ten days after written notification shall result in termination of this contract. All costs and attorneys fees incurred by City in the enforcement of any provision of this agreement shall be paid by Contractor. D. The remedies provided for herein are in addition to any other remedies available to City elsewhere in this contract. Contract for Petrokmn Storage Tank lnko*Testing and Page/0 Stage H Con Nance Testing between the City of Fort Worth and Unified Services of Texas,Inc. II Uo V:t� IU �l7UUo ARTICLE 12. = TERMINATION A. City may terminate this contract without cause by giving 30 days written notice to Contractor,provided that such termination shall be without prejudice to any other remedy the City may have. In the event of termination, any work in progress will continue to completion unless specified otherwise in the notice of termination. B. If the City terminates this contract under Subparagraph A of this Article, City shall pay contractor for all services performed prior to the termination notice. C. All completed or partially completed original documents prepared under this contract shall become the property of the City when the contract is terminated, and may be used by the City in any manner it desires; provided, however, that the Contractor shall not be liable for the use of such documents for any purpose other than as described when requested. D. In the event either party defaults in the performance of any of its obligations under this contract, misrepresents to the other a material fact, or fails to notify the other party of any material fact which would affect the party's performance of its obligations hereunder, the non-defaulting party shall have a right to terminate this contract upon giving the defaulting party written notice describing the breach or omission in reasonable detail. The defaulting party shall have a thirty (30) day period commencing upon the date of notice of default in which to affect a cure. If the defaulting party fails to affect a cure within the aforesaid thirty (30) day period, or if the default cannot be cured, the contract shall terminate as of the date provided in the notice of default. _ ARTICLE 13. MODIFICATION No modification of this agreement shall be binding on Contractor or the City unless set out in writing and signed by both parties. Modifications shall be in the same format as the final specification showing the change or addition of a task, project schedule, deliverable document(s), and schedule of payments. ARTICLE 14. - RIGHT TO AUDIT A. Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final — payment under this contract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this contract. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the — Contract for Petroleum Storage Tank Integrity Testing and Page// Stage 9 Compliance Testing between the City of Fort Worth n and Unified Services of Texas,Inc. a►FFI11C: I E��OED CM*Uffly FT. woo GCno TEKo PROPOSAL PACKAGE CITY OF FORT WORTH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 1000 THROCKMORTON FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102 Fo rt Worth ENVIRONMENTAL. MANAGEMENT PROJECT: DEM01 -04:PST PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TESTING AND STAGE II COMPLIANCE TESTING ANNUAL CONTRACT January 18, 2001 - - 2.0 PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS 2.0 PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS 2.1 PROPOSAL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST All Proposal Documents, including this Checklist, must be completed in full and submitted in a sealed envelope, in the requested order, or the Proposal may be considered as a responsive submittal. _ Proposal Documents Initial if Included 1. PROPOSAL DOCUMENT CHECK LIST Ate - 2. ACKNOWLEDGE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ADDENDA iy _ 3. BONDS _ 4. PROPOSAL SUMMARY _ 5. TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION 6. COST ESTIMATE _ 7. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROVIDER _ 8. LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS Ave_ 9. VENDOR'S COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW , 10. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES 11. PROVIDER'S LICENSES&CERTIFICATES _ 12. PROVIDER'S LEGAL&COMPLIANCE HISTORY 13. HEALTH &SAFETY PROGRAM MANUALS Ajoe- _ I understand that failure to submit all of these items may cause my submittal to be considered responsive. Name Title President Company Unified Services of exas, nc. 2-1 - 2.2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ADDENDUM 2.2.1 Check if applicable The undersigned acknowledges the receipt of the following addendum(a) to the Request for Proposals,-and has attached all addenda following this page. (Add lines if necessary). Addendum Number 1 (Date received) Addendum Number 2 (Date received) Addendum Number 3 (Date received) 2.2.2 Check if applicable—%— The undersigned acknowledges the receipt of no addenda to the Request for Proposals. PROVIDER: Unified Services of Texas, Inc. BY: Marshall D. Ryan Company Name (print or type name of signatory) 2110 Greenbriar Drive Address (Si ature) Southlake, T% 76092 President City, State,Zip Title(print or type) 2. 2 2.3 BONDS The Provider shall submit with its Proposal a Cashiers' Check or an acceptable Bidder's Bond payable to the City of Fort Worth, in the amount of $1,000. The Bond is subject to forfeit in the event the successful Provider fails to execute the contract documents within ten (10)days after the Contract has been awarded. To be an acceptable surety on the bond, (1) the name of the surety shall be included on the current U.S. Treasury List of Acceptable Sureties (Circular 870), or (2) the surety must have capital and surplus equal to ten times the limit of the Bond. The surety must be licensed to do business in the State of Texas. The amount of the Bond shall not exceed the amount shown on the Treasury list or one-tenth (1/10) the total capital and surplus for a non-Treasury List Surety. ATTACH CASHIER'S CHECK OR BIDDER'S BOND HERE BOUND WITHIN THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE. 2-3 Mid-Continent Group MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY • MID-CONTINENT INSURANCE • OKLAHOMA SURETY BID BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:That We. Unified Services of Texas , Inc . As Principal,and the MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY COMPANY,a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma,and authorized to do business in the State of Texas as Surety,are held and finely bound unto the C i t y of Fort W a r h , T e x a s As obligee, in the sum of 0 n e thousand & 0 0/10 0 ($10 0 0 .0 0) DOLLARS, lawful money of the United States of America.to the payment of which sum of money well and truly to be made,the said Principal and -- Surety bind themselves,their and each of their heirs,executors, administrators,successors and assigns,jointly and severally,by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH,that,if the Obligee shall make any award to the Principal for: Petroleum Storage Tank Testing and Stage II Compliance Testing Annual Contract at various sites According to the teens of the proposal or bid made by the Principal therefor, and the Principal shall duly make and enter into a contract with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of said proposal or bid and award and shall give bond for the faithful performance thereof,with the MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY COMPANY as Surety or with other Surety or Sureties approved by the Obligee;or if the Principal shall,in case of failure so to do,pay to the Obligee the damages which the Obligee may suffer by reason of such failure not exceeding the penalty of this bond,then this obligation shall be null and void;otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect 7th February 2001 Signed,Sealed and Dated this day of Unified Services of Texas , Inc . -- Principal(s) MID NTINENT CAS ALTY COMPANY 1 V By WivuWWkIety orney-in-fact B-1206 MC MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY COMPANY Tulsa, Oklahoma Know all Men by these presents: That the MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY COMPANY,a corporation of the State of Oklahoma,having its principal office in the city of Tulsa,Oklahoma,pursuant to the following By-Law,which was adopted by the Stockholders of the said Company on March 13th, 1947,to-wit: "Article IV,Section7. The Executive Officers of the Company shall have power and authority to appoint, for purposes only of executing and attesting bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof,one more Resident Vice President,Resident Assistant Secretaries and Attomeys-in-Fact and at any time to remove any such Resident Vice President,Resident Assistant Secretary,or Attorney-in-Fact and revoke the power and authority given him. None of such appointees need be Directors of the.Company." The Company does hereby.constitute and appoint Barbara Eden, Rhonda Hoopingarner, Fred Monroe and M.A. Monroe, individually of ARUNGTON,TX its'tive and lawful adomey(s)-in-fact,to execute,seal and deliver for and en its behalf as Surety,and as its act and deed; Any and all bonds and undertakings of Suretyship And the execution af.such instrument(s)in pursuance of these presents,shall be as binding upon the said MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY COMPANY,as fully and amply,to all intents and purposes,as if the same had been duly executed and acknowledged by its regularly elected officers at its principal office in Tulsa,Oklahoma. IN w1TNESS wHEREo , MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY COMPANY has executed and attested these presents this 21 day of June 2000 ATTEST: SARA AND SON ASSISTANT SECRETARY TODD BAZATA VICE PRESIDENT On this 21 day of June *.2000 before me,a Notary Public of the State of Oklahoma in and for the County of Tulsa,came the individual to personally known to be the officer described in,and who executed the preceding instrument, and he acknowledged the execution of the same,and being by me duly sworn,said that he is the therein described and authorized officer of the Mff-CONTINENT CASUALTY COMPANY aforesaid,and that the seal affixed to the preceding instrument is the corporate of said Company, and the said corporate seal and his signature as such officer were duly affixed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said _ Company,and that Article IV,Section 7,of the By-Laws of said Company,referred to in the preceding instrument,is now.in force. ��i.cu�u turn pr r r ,``� I (C V)jyi, OF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at the City of Tulsa,the day and year fast above written. r:?OVi JL �K 'ST My Commission expires 11-14-00 fN ANO FOR SS €Co yr K , AG..,�kc nN o,: �t L FAY SCOTT Notary Public I, SARb Atgb RSON Assistant Secretary of MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY COMPANY do hereby certify that the foregoing extracts of the By-Laws and of a Resolution of the Board of Directors of this corporation,and of a Power of Attorney issued pursuant thereto,are true and correct,and that both the By-Laws,the Resolution and the Power of Attorney are still in full force and effect.- This certifies that any facsimile or mechanically-produced signature of any officer of the Company and Company seal,wherever appearing upon a power of attorney issued by the Company,shall be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed. IN WITNESS W iEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the facsimile seal of said corporation y ENr•�,'• this 7th. day of February, 2001 -4f�+i,,o ,• 4�'•= Q GQkt� SARA ANDERSON SEAL ) SARASecretary 2 B•8888-MC r'•�'•n,��• BN03600598 2.4 PROPOSAL SUMMARY TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH: The undersigned hereby proposes to fumish the equipment, labor, materials, superintendence, and any other items or services necessary to perform the required testing of petroleum storage tanks owned or operated by the City of Fort Worth and the performance of required Stage II Compliance Testing on all applicable tanks. All Proposal Documents have been submitted in one sealed envelope. 66 Addenda to the Request for Proposals have been received as acknowledged in SeAon 2.2. Unit prices are provided within the Proposal Documents in Section 2.6. This Proposal Summary and the accompanying Proposal Documents are intended to be - complete and will remain valid for sixty(60)days from the date of submittal. - PROVIDER: -- Unified Services of Texas, Inc. BY: Marshall D. Ryan (Company Name) (print or type name of signatory) 2110 Greenbriar Drive (Address) (Sig ure) Southlake, T% 76092 Preside t ~ (City, State,Zip) Title(print or type) 817-481-9850 817-488-1729 Phone) (FAX) 2-4 2.5 TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION This is a critical portion of the Proposal because the feasibility of the methods for completing the work must be carefully demonstrated. A description of the tank tightness testing protocol, piping tightness testing protocol, corrosion protection equipment testing protocol and the Stage II Vapor Recovery System testing protocol shall be submitted with the proposal documents. Photographs, schematic drawings, vendor brochures and third party certifications should be included with the narrative description or each of the proposed work tasks. Each work task shown on the Cost Estimate Form should be addressed at a minimum. INCLUDE A COPY OF THE TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION FOLLOWING THIS PAGE BOUND WITHIN THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE. 2-s 2.5 Technology Description 2.5.1 Underfill Tank Test Documentation TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION Tracer Tight® Tank Tightness Testing (Non-volumetric) Unified Services of Texas, Inc. (UST) proposes using Tracer Tight® technology, a nonvolumetric test, to perform the tank tightness tests for the City of Fort Worth. Testing with Tracer Tight®does not require the tanks be filled with product or taken out of service during the test. The Tracer Tight®technology complies with all federal,state and local regulations and exceeds the established criteria of detecting,a leak rate of 0.05 Gallon Per Hour(GPH) with a Probability of Detection of ninety-five percent(PD=95%) and Probability of False Alarm of five percent (PFA=5%). Tracer Tight® standard installation, testing, and monitoring procedures meet the release detection system requirements as stipulated in Subchapter C, Articles 334.50(dX5XF) of 30 TAC Part I, Environmental Quality. In accordance with the recordkeeping requirements of Subchapter C, 334.50(eX2XB), copies of Tracer Tight®Third Party Certifications,as well as tightness testing results,will be provided for retention at each site. Third party verification and certification of Tracer Tight®release detection methods and procedures were performed by Ken Wilcox Associates of Blue Springs, Missouri and Control Strategies Engineering of Tucson,Arizona. Brochures, case histories and a copy of the third party certification for Tracer Tight® are provided following this section. The following are the methods and procedures used with Tracer Tight® testing and monitoring: 1. Tanks and Piping a. A small amount of a special volatile chemical tracer is added to the contents of the tanks and product line. The tracer element is added at a concentration of only a few parts per million(ppm)so it has no impact on the tank, piping or product in the tank. b. The tracer mixes with the product in the tank and piping and the vapor space inside the tank. If the tank or piping is leaking, the tracer vapor escapes into the surrounding backfill (soil). After the tracer has had time to migrate through the soil (three to fourteen (3 - 14) days), soil gas samples are collected from probes that have been placed into the backfill material surrounding the tank and piping. C. Samples are analyzed for tracer and hydrocarbon vapors by means of a very sensitive gas chromatograph. The presence of tracer vapor provides unambiguous information about the occurrence of leakage and - its location. V197 Unified Services of Texas, Inc. d. A hydrocarbon vapor map is also provided to show the magnitude of the leak and the extent of the Total Volatile Hydrocarbon (TVHQ contamination. e. A detailed report is provided with a site plan of the location being tested, location of the probes surrounding the tank and piping, amount and type of tracer element used to inoculate the tank, and the amount of tracer and hydrocarbon detected in each probe. This information, along with other information collected indicating the level of water detected inside the tank both at inoculation and at sampling, the depth of groundwater below grade, as well as the tank systems throughput, will be used to determine "pass or fail" status of the tank and piping. 2. Pressurized Piping a. It is not necessary to disconnect piping or take the storage tank system out of service to test pressurized piping when using the Tracer Tight* _ technology. In the unlikely event that a piping system cannot be tested using Tracer Tight® technology, the line will be tested utilizing the HIS Line Tester. This tester is a third party certified hydrostatic pressure line testing methodology based on testing the line at one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the normal operating pressure for a period of time not less than one hour. This type of line testing will offer the City of Fort Worth the greatest economy for testing the piping associated with systems having an automatic tank gauging capability already installed. A final test report detailing the methodology utilized to perform each line test, will be provided. 3. Suction and Gravity Flow Piping By utilizing Tracer 7yghtm testing and monitoring, the same procedures will R apply to suction and gravity flow piping as those that applied to pressurized piping above. 2T Unified Services of Texas,Inc. Tracer Research Corporation' i TRACER TIGHT® i TANK & PIPELINE LEAK TESTS TRACER TIGHT ADVANTAGES TRACER TIGHT LEAK TESTING METHOD • No down time.Tests do not require that tanks or pipelines be taken out of service during any testing procedures. • No requirement to top-off,fill or empty Step 1 tanks. Leak testing is performed by adding • Use with any size tank or pipeline system a small amount of a special volatile '+ without loss of sensitivity. chemical tracer to the contents of a tank or pipeline.These chemicals are - • Tanks containing fuels,lubricants,heating selected for their compatibility with oils,solvents,wastewater,volatile or tank and pipeline systems,as well as nonvolatile chemicals and hazardous their absence in the environment -- wastes are easily tested regardless of size around the tank.The tracer has no or type. impact on the tanks and piping or on the properties of the product. • Locates leak sources to within a few feet, without excavation. • Tests will verity that new tanks, piping and upgrade equipment are leak free before .f the installation is accepted by the owner. Step 2 • Cost effective subsequent testing and monitoring. If a tank or pipeline leaks,the — ' tracer vapors escape into the System may be used for monthly monitor- _ � surrounding soil. ing. • Exceeds EPA requirements. DOLLARS AND SENSE III / Service interruptions are costly and disruptive to tank owners.It means lost business,not only at the pumps,but from other products and services that may be offered.When there is a leak,the Tracer Tight test can discover it before it becomes a big problem that may lead to expensive remediation and liability expense. Step 3 Detection of the tracer in Tracer Technologies: the soil surrounding the tank Superior Givality or pipeline indicates a leak =— and reveals its location. _ Detection Services Clients can also be pro- a M' vided with a hydrocarbon site survey. Hydrocarbon s;\ Settingthe Standard in -` vapors help to reveal the Leak Detection Services extent of contamination. & Soil Gas Investigations ,'; ' THE TRACER TIGHT NO DOWNTIME TESTIS THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE TEST YOU CAN BUY - TRACER TIGHT ADVANTAGES MONTHLY TESTING AND LEAK OVER VOLUMETRIC TANK MONITORING OR LOCATION IN PIPELINES TESTING RETESTING AND LONG TRANSFER LINES ' No service interruption during Once sampling probes are installed testing. and an initial test is performed,Tracer Tracer Tight pipeline leak testing is Research can provide leak monitoring effective for locating leaks in all types ' Tests full,empty or partially full or retesting on a monthly basis or of instcllations, irtcluding pipes buried tanks, whenever leaks must be verified. under pavement,airline runways, +� • Test results are unaffected by Costs for Tracer Tight monitoring and buildings,or underwater. temperature,density and vapor retesting are extremely competitive Where leaks are known to exist,the pressure of tank with other systems. Tracer Tight test determines leak contents. location without expensive excava- • Reliably tests tanks of all sizes. ABOVEGROUND STORAGE tion. TANKS This is the only practical external pipeline monitoring system that can be retrofitted to existing underground TRACER TIGHT Aboveground tank testing is per- piping. ADVANTAGES OVER formed by inserting vapor sampling VACUUM TESTING probes under the tank bottom.Tracer TANK FARMS .. is then added to the product.In the event of leakage,tracer is carried into Tracer Tight works under real field the soil where it evaporates and Tracer Tight leak tests are the most conditions.Third party evaluations spreads into the soil porosity.Samples economical means for testing of Tracer Tight were conducted are collected from under the tank and aboveground and underground tanks using a variety of real world are analyzed for the presence of and pipelines at large tank installa- situations rather than carefully tracer. tions,such as jet fuel systems at military controlled laboratory conditions, bases, large airport hydrant fuel Tracer Tight will not be foiled by A patented 'Tracer Check Test" is systems, pipeline terminals and the ingress of previously leaked performed to prove test accuracy refineries.Important benefits result fuel.Fuel ingress does not and validity.The test is used to from the fact that the Tracer Tight produce a detectable signal. simulate leakage and determines the method tests very large tanks with the ease with which a leak can be same sensitivity as small tanks and is detected. performed without taking the system out of service.The method is ex- TRACER TIGHT tremely effective in testing complex ADVANTAGES OVER Aboveground systems. OTHER VAPOR Tank MONITORING TESTS TRACER TIGHT AFFILIATE NETWORK ' No background problems.Results are unaffected by the presence �, Tracer Tight tests are conducted by a of chemicals or hydrocarbons nationwide network of trained and from old leaks or spills. licensed affiliates.Many of them are Under-tank Air {II tank management firms offering a full ' Problems from false alarms are Evacuation Probes Sampling Pons spectrum of services for tank owners virtually eliminated, and operators.In addition to a variety A monitoring probe system is installed under of tanks tests,they offer site assess- the bottom of any existing aboveground ments,tank and pipeline upgrades, tank to provide extremely sensitive,low monitoring,tank removal and site cost,leak monitoring capability. cleanup. Tracer Research Corporation 3755 North Business Center Drive • Tucson, Arizona 85705 1 (800) 394-9929 POLLUTION � ENGINEERING Tracer Compotmds Help Find TwAi. Uaks T Tracer compound technology in- probability of false alarm. Detecting Leak detection tests Using volves inoculating tanks and pipelines leaks at levels lower than reporting re- with a unique, non-toxic and highly quirements provides tank and pipeline tracer compound volatile "tracer" compound. Tracer is owners with advance warning of prob- technology can identify added at a concentration of a few parts lem leaks so solutions can be incorpo- per million to tank or pipeline contents rated into planning. Moreover, small and locate extremely and has no measurable impact on their leaks are often a result of small prob- small leaks in tanks physical properties. Nor do tracer com- lems that can be fixed before they be- pounds have any adverse effect on the come bigger and more expensive ones. and pipelines. environment outside the tank. Leak location: Tracer compound Within a few weeks, any tracer that technology can locate leaks in tanks and leaks out of the pipelines or tanks along pipelines to within a few feet,regardless by Diane Rapaport with the fuel,disperses by diffusion into of size or length. This technology has the surrounding soil air and rapidly also located leaks in pipelines buried volatilizes. Probes are placed in the soil under water and, in many cases, has near the tanks and pipelines. Leak de- been used to locate and verify leaks de- tection hoses are used for long pipe- tected by other tank testing methods. lines. Vapor(soil gas) samples are col- Using information provided by soil lected from the probes and hoses and gas analysis, a tracer concentration gra- analyzed for tracer with a gas chromato- dient is developed. Areas showing the _ graph. Tracer is detectable in the soil greatest concentrations of tracer are gas at the low parts per trillion level. closest to the leak source. Because operators are analyzing for Versatility: Tracer compound tech- presence of the tracer, test results are nology can test any size tank and pipe- not confused by the presence of existing line distribution system, including be- contamination. And because this test is low-ground tanks, aboveground bulk essentially conducted outside of the tanks, fuel distribution systems, pipe- tank and pipelines, it is unaffected by lines and tank farms. Third party per- parameters that can adversely affect the formance evaluations placed no tank results of volumetric or in-tank tests, size limitation on this technology. such as tank deformation, vapor pock- The technology can also test a variety ets, temperature changes and so forth. of tank and pipeline contents,including _ Soil gas samples also can be analyzed fuels, waste oils, solvents and wastewa- for volatile hydrocarbons, which adds ter. In systems where a variety of fuels data that validates tracer sample analy- or chemicals are used, the technology sis and provides an evaluation of the can distinguish which leaks are from environmental condition of the site as which tanks or pipelines by the use of well. The hydrocarbon site survey different tracer compounds. measures the extent of subsurface con- No downtime: The inoculation of tamination from old leaks as well as tanks and pipelines and all subsequent the magnitude of new leakage. This in- detection and location analysis is per- formation can be useful in developing formed without shutting down tank op- an effective environmental program. eration or involving on-site personnel The method was developed and pat- in any of the procedures. No tanks or ented by Tracer Research Corp., pipelines are taken out of service for Tucson, Ariz. any period. No arrangements need to be made for extra fuel delivery since Advantages tanks and pipelines can be empty, full Sensitivity.According to a third-party or partially full for inoculation with performance evaluation conducted to tracer compounds. Since analysis is un- criteria established by the Environ- affected by parameters that affect volu- mental Protection Agency (EPA), these metric tests, there is no waiting for the tests can detect leaks as small as 0.005 temperature of contents to stabilize. gallons per hour with a 97 percent prob- For inoculation, test personnel arrive ability of detection and a 2.3 percent in a car or van with special canisters r t "M to insert the tracer compound into tanks or pipelines. Probe placement is accomplished with hydraulic or pneu- "" matic tools. Only a small hole in the ztiz., pavement is needed and can be easily patched. Soil gas sampling and analysis is performed by trained personnel. Periodic monitoring: Once soil gas probes have been placed and the first tank or pipeline test completed, peri- odic leak monitoring and verification can occur at reduced cost. Inoculation, sampling and analysis can be performed r , at any time. The cost is comparable to s ? other monthly monitoring methods. Environmental site profile: Soil gas s _. analysis can provide a site profile of J , existing volatile organic compound r�•'"�; (VOC) contamination. At the same time soil gas is analyzed for tracer,test- ..,... F - Sample collection from probes installed at a gasoline station. Photo courtes :.`. Tracer Research Corp.) Tracer disperses by diffusion into the - surrounding soil air and rapidly volatilizes. Probes are placed in the soil near the tanks. TIME ALLOTTED 1 I TRACER RELEASE Flk iQ tSpr31 �rFir,=r WC A Tn too r� 4 In�L?Y•"L. I POLLUTION ENGINEERING Soil gas analysis has been used to satisfy requirements for, preliminary site assessments. ers can analyze samples for other LANDFILLVOCs, such as petroleum hydrocar- bons.The profile does not provide hard „��ra�.: x �,r•" numbers about how much petroleum is Tracer:compound technolqgy,a,has',. Some.locations.::revealedlmuliiple in the soil or water, rather it provides also been.used to tverify thentegcity perforationstan ttte geomembrane:=A an areal view showing the extent of con- of landfillainers,afterxbiff In one rock causing�anpseveral nches`long lamination and contaminant migration. xr such case,two acres of a new munici- was found directly:below', he`liner,• This information can be used to deter- pal.landfilFwere set a side.for testing as were;.rocks making:rips;.hat were mine if the contamination poses any a riew single plastic lines-(as opposed, 'k inch'aong tOiie�tear twas`caused risk to subsurface resources. to a double rriembrane,`-,`.geonet, sys- by abrasion from=the:top A few Soil gas analysis has been used in tern" required for hazardous waste punctures were so;small their.cause some states to satisfy requirements for landfill). F was unexplainable:Noneoftheleaks preliminary site assessments. In Iowa, .First, a network of tubing was,-in- •were on"the;seams The,punctures 20 sites were evaluated for hydrocarbon stalled on top of the subgrade`di- were repaired and the liner reburied. contamination using field headspace, rectly beneathAhe-plastic liner.' his In a dual membrane�ystein, the soil gas and standard method analysis tubing network provide's a system for tracer:`s�xeleased, into a`tutiing net- , for soil and groundwater samples. The releasing""racer,evenly,.underneath work construct Vein=the'Anterlayer results showed excellent correlation be- the:plastic liner. Aftei'iherlmer was' space and can b'ekdetected above the tween field headspace analysis and buried, a tracer contpound;was''re- top layer;-, laboratory analysis of samples in leased into the tubing network Soil By companng'the actual sizes.of groundwater, validating the usefulness gas samples were aken the punctureswithlheconcentration of field analysis. Fourteen defee`ts were doeated, gradients obtained from sample The study also validated significant eight had been made ogpurp se and analysts, theelative size.of a leak advantages of field analysis for soil con- six new,--ones were`discovered xca_ ; can be determined before exca4a- tamination, including timeliness, cost vation of&to 10 foot diametetZs6g tion pinholesicanYbe distinguished savings due to lower mobilization costs, �. merits closest,tb theprob swv ere " from majore�fecs;;,helpingrthe"cli and less chance of sample degradation the highest concentrations of.tracer ent make,decisions regarding exca- than when samples are sent to a labora- were found, confirmed the defects. "vation aril repair : tory. The results of this comparative study are being used to establish appro- priate action criteria for soil gas investi- �' Abraslons in.. gations at underground storage tank site landitllrhner�are 'y audits for insurance purposes. found atter;burial ._ , No test equipment to maintain: The ivith;'the,racer success of tracer technology is depend- ent on training personnel in correct ap- leak,test. plication of the technology and use of scientific equipment,such as laboratory grade gas chromatography. This in- cludes adding the correct type and amount of tracer compound to tank and pipeline contents, correct placement of probes for soil gas analysis, and correct a. sampling and analytical procedures. The first two steps can be taught easily and are not prone to operator error. F y The third step, soil gas analysis, must } be performed by trained scientists. Disadvantages .' Leak rates are not quantifiable: Al though this technology is very sensitive > i to leaks and produces results that fulfill * - EPA requirements, results do not give the client a precise number for leak rate. The tests provide a semi-quantifiable leak rate by magnitude of I to 10, and so can distinguish big leak, medium leak, little leak,but will not yield a reli- able leak rate. Waiting time for results: After tanks and pipelines are inoculated, there is a -r waiting time of up to two weeks before samples can be taken and analyzed for UST LEAK TESTS Tracer compound technology was the ground around the tanks. The Two of the eight tanks at a chemi- used to test 52 50,000-gallon under- completed monitoring system con- cal facility in California contained , ground storage tanks and approxi- tained 134 probe locations and 71 paint thinner. The others contained mately 18,000 feet of transfer and hose segments. methylene chloride, denatured alco- . distribution pipelines at a Florida air A tracer compound was added to hol, methanol, deodorized kerosene, force base. The tanks were covered the fuel at a concentration of 10 acetone and lacquer thinner. by mounded soil, so essentially the ppm. Several weeks later, samples Leak simulation tests were first tank bottoms were at the same eleva- showed high concentrations of tracer performed to see if the technology tion as the natural ground surface. around a localized segment of trans- would detect leaks as small as 0.05 Much of the piping was encrusted fer piping. gallons per hour, the standard Na- y in hard corals and was below the The data was particularly signifi- tional Fire Protection Association I shallow groundwater. The depth to cant because it showed that fuel leak- (NFPA) requirement for a precision water was approximately 3 feet. ing below the water table would ulti- teak test. This was prior to the third Leak detection hoses were buried mately release tracer vapors into the party performance evaluations now alongside the pipelines and probes soil air above the water table, thus required. were installed every 25 feet along enabling detection of the leak using Actual results showed a leak as taxiways. Every 400 feet, hose ends vapor monitoring methods. In this small as 0.00009 gallons per hour were made accessible for sampling. case, the leak was discovered could be detected. This assured fire Tank vent pipes were extended an approximately 7 feet deep, 4 feet department and company officials additional 10 feet vertically to limit below the water table. Excavation that NFPA standards would be met the amount of tracer vapors entering verified the leak. and exceeded. The leak simulation _ tests also served as a bench mark against which leaks that did develop could be scaled or quantified. tir Next, the background vapors were checked in order to select tracers i that would allow interference-free analysis. Two tracer compounds were selected and introduced into the chemical tanks at concentrations i of 10 ppm. The use of different trac- i,ai A ers in adjacent tanks aided in the AM . identification and location of leaks. The system enabled the chemical company to locate and identify a leak before it became a problem. have to be induced by overstressing the system, the tracer method will not find them. The system must have an existing leak under normal operating condi- tions. This type of technology will,how- ever,find leaks in pipelines under water because pipelines are pressurized and that pressure exceeds water table pres- Analysis of soil gas samples for concentrations of tracer sure in almost all cases. compounds in a mobile field laboratory. the presence of tracer. If there is a leak, tracer compound technology will not Diane Rapaport is a free-lance writer -� this is the time it takes for tracer to work well. Soil has to be permeable based in Jerome, Ariz., specializing in disperse in the soil gas so it can be enough for tracer to diffuse into the soil environmental technologies. picked up in the sampling tubes. gas in all directions. Also, if a tank is In special cases, test results can be submerged in water, leaks will not show obtained in a day if the tanks are emp- up under normal operating conditions — — - tied, inoculated with tracer and then because the water pressure prevents the Reprinted from pressurized slightly with an inert gas. fuel from leaking out of the system. ENGINEERING Nove Test does not w POLLUTION work in all hvdrogeolo- In other words, the test will only dis- mber, gii environments: If the tank is sur- cover leaks in tanks and pipelines under ©1991 by C NoveHNER PUBLISHING COMPANY rounded only by tight moist clays, normal operating conditions. If leaks HISTORYCASE M10mWEST TRUCK STOP Tracer Tighi Test Helps Avoid EPA Shut Down from Anonymous Report of Fuel Leaks. A state official was sent to a HORIZON Engineering and Des Moines truck stop shortly Testing,a licensed Tracer Leak after the EPA received an Detection Affiliate JLDA),was anonymous report of fuel hired to test for leaks and to appearing near one of the assess the environmental pumps. Since the leak was damage. Their first step was to reported anonymously,the truck meet with state officials and stop's owner was suspected of show them a video tape of the failure to comply with federal Tracer Tight leak testing regulations that require fuel leaks technology. After viewing the to be reported within 24 hours. tape,the state granted the The leak had not been detected truck stop three weeks needed by the station's sophisticated for testing because the test automated in-tank leak promised a high degree of monitoring/inventory control Major chain truck stop,Des Moines,Iowa. accuracy and a profile of the system, The state threatened to site's environmental condition. shut down the station. Test results showed two leaks (smaller than the 0.05 gallon- per-hour capability of the in- tank systems to detect)near the place where the concrete `• was stained. Testing !� pinpointed the leak location to within a few feet. Tests also disclosed an intermittent leak, no more than a few thousandths of a gallon-per- hour and tracked it to a faullty pipeline elbow joint. This allowed the truck stop to make repairs before it - became a problem. The environmental � + report showed that the hydrocarbon ' concentration 4 was small and could be cleaned up when L the concrete was ^ - broken out for "Paramount to us was that we didn't have to shut down any tanks or section off piping the repairs. while conducting leak tests, said the chains administrator. Test results showed two leaks smaller than the 0.05 gallon-per-hour capability of the in-tank systems to detect. Tracer Research Tracer Research Corporation F A 3855 North Business Center Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85705 (602) 888-9400 Tracer Tight®Test at the 11/03/95 Job#330034 TRACER TIGHT®TEST RESULTS Pnepawd for. 11/03/95 Unified Services of Texas,Inc. Job No: 330034 2110 Greenbriar Drive Soutblake, TX 76092 Testers St.Lic. No:NIA SYSTEM# PRODUCT SI2F, TRACER LEAK STATUS TANK LINE Tank -1 Diesel 10,000 C Pass Pass Tank -2 Diesel 10,000 N Pass Pass Tank .-3 Unleaded 10,000 C Pass Pass Soil permeability is greater than 41.6 darcys. AT INOCULATION AT SAMPLING DEPTH FROM 63- 10/09/95 10f27195 TO WATER TO TANK SYSTEM# H2O PROD H2O PROD TABLE BOTTOM (M) (M) (M) (M) (in) (in) Tank 304-1 8.00 50.50 8.00 50.50 >93 118 Tank 304-2 0.00 62.00 0.00 33.13 >93 117 Tank 304-3 0.13 41.00 0.00 74.25 >93 115 + Submitted by: Cindy Stivers Tracer Researcb Corporation Tracer Research Job No. 330034 10/31/95 CONDENSED DATA Page 3 Location Compound Concentration(IDWL) 001 C 0.0000 001 N 0.0000 001 TVHC 221.1170 002 C 0.0000 002 N 0.0000 002 TVHC 202.6060 003 C 0.0000 003 N 0.0000 003 TVHC 184.2250 004 C 0.0000 004 N 0.0000 004 TVHC 172.4820 005,006,007 C 0.0000 005,006,007 N 0.0000 005,006,007 TVHC 12.8740 008,009 C 0.0000 008,009 N 0.0000 008,009 TVHC 8.6180 TVHC(Total Volatile Hydrocarbons)values reported in milhgrams/liter(mg&). Tracer values reported in milligramstiter(mg/L). 0.0000=Not Detected -999999.9999=No Sample T«eet Rmired C#g0f11hB EXPLANATION B U I L D I N G •1 Sampling Probe Location ------- Approximate Pipeline Location 000 �9 C a n a r • t • I I a P d 7 Dispensers Q t A p h a I t • ,I i fl 4 r �ll�ak 4- ie GI T�j s_ Tank 304-1 0 10 20 Tank 304-3 ; 10,000 gal 10,000 gal ; - - - Diesel = e e t Unleaded O ' I Tracer [C] Tracer CC] 330034 Tank 304-2 10,000 gal Diesel Tracer [W] IAYPLIN0 L0CATI0ifB 11-1e-9e F i g u r e I (MCEPT OF OPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION The tracer leak detection method relies upon the addition of a highly volatile liquid chemical to the product in a storage system If a leak occurs in the storage system, the tracer labeled product is released. Tracer escapes from the product by vaporization and disperses by molecular diffusion. Various means are used to sample the vapors in the immediate vicinity of the storage systems and associated piping. Each probe should detect a leak anywhere within the area described by the 10 foot radius around a probe. The process of leak detection by placing a liquid or gas tracer in a liquid product followed by detection of the tracer underground in the vapor phase is protected under TRACER patents. WATER INGRESS The detection of water ingress relies on measurements of the level of water in a storage system. The water level is measured by placing water indicating paste on the lower end of a stick used to measure the product level. The minimum required waiting period between water level measurements is the time required for a 0.1 gph ingress or the inward leakage of water to produce a change in the water level of 0.25 inches. The typical waiting period between measurements is 14-30 days as part of the Tracer Tight® test. Tanks greater than 60,000 gallons require a longer waiting period than the minimum 14 days. TVHC If requested, total volatile hydrocarbon (FVHQ concentrations are measured to give additional information about site conditions. The TVHC data provide information about the severity of the leakage, and the degree of any possible environmental damage that may have occurred. The TVHC data is not used as a criterion factor to detenmine the status of a particular storage system and is provided as supplemental information only. LEAK DETECTION CRITERIA The classification of leakage is based on the presence or absence of tracer. PASS: NO Tracer Detected or Water Level Change<0.25 inches. FAIL: Tracer Detected or Water Level Change Z 0.25 inches. Results of U.S. EPA Standard Evaluation Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method y This form tells whether the tank tightness testing method described below complies with the performance requirements of the federal underground storage tank regulation.The evaluation was - conducted by the equipment manufacturer or a consultant to the manufacturer according to the U.S.EPA "Standard Test Procedure for Evaluating Leak Detection Methods:Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Methods." The full evaluation report also includes a form describing the method and a form summarizing the test data. Tank owners using this leak detection system should keep this form on file to prove compliance with the federal regulations. Tank owners should check with State and local agencies to make sure this form satisfies their requirements. Method Description Name Tracer Tight Version Vendor Tracer Research Corporation (address) 3855 North Business Center Drive (city) Tucson (state) Arizona (zip) 95705 (phone) 602/888-9400 Evaluation Results This method,which declares a tank to be leaking when tracer is detected outside the tank at concentrations greater than 3 X 10"5 times the tracer concentration in the tank has an estimated probability of false alarms [P(FA)l of a 0.0 % based on the test results of 0 false alarms out of 22 tests. A 95%confidence interval for PEA)is from 0 % to 13 % The corresponding probability of detection(P(D)l of a 0.05 gallon per hour leak is 100 % based on the test results of 45 detections out of 45 simulated leak tests. A 95%confidence interval for P(D)is from 92.4 % to 100 % The corresponding probability of detection(P(D)l of a _0.1 gallon per hour leak is 100 %based on the test results of 93 detections out of 93 simulated leak tests. A 95% confidence interval for P(D)is from 962 % to 100 % I this methq�i e modes of leak detection? ® Yes ❑ No If Yes, complete adfiidonal evaluation r on page o orm. Based on the results above,and on page 3 if applicable,this method ® does ❑ does not meet the federal performance standards established by the US.Environmental Protection Agency(0.10 gallon per hour at P(D)of 95% and P(FA)of 5%). Test Conditions During Evaluation The evaluation testing was conducted outside a 55 -gallon E steel ❑ fiberglass tank that was 22 _ inches in diameter and 34 inches long,installed in silty clay native soil backfill. The ground-water level was 0 inches above the bottom of the tank. Nonvolurnetric TIT Method Tracer naht® Version Test Conditions During Evaluation (continued) The tests were conducted with the tank 38/0.0 percent full. The temperature difference between product added to fill the tank and product already in the tank ranged from NA OF to NA OF, - with a standard deviation of NA OF. The product used in the evaluation was_regular leaded gasoline This method may be affected by other sources of interference.List these interferences below and give the ranges of conditions under which the evaluation was done.(Check None if not applicable.) ® None laterf'erences Range of Test Conditions Limitations on the Results The performance estimates above are only valid when: • The method has not been substantially changed. • The vendors instructions for using the method are followed. • The tank contains a product identified on the method description form. • The tank capacity is NA gallons or smaller. NO SIZE LIMITATION • The difference between added and in-tank product temperatures is no greater than+or- NA degrees Fahrenheit. ®Check if applicable: + Temperature is not a factor because Tracer Tight is an external leak detection method • The waiting time between the end of filling the test tank and the start of the test data colleciton is at least NA hours. • The waiting time between the end of"topping off'to final testing level and the start of the best data collection is at least NA hours. • The total data collection time for the test is at least NA hours. • The product volume in the tank during testing is NA %full. • This method®can❑cannot be used if the ground-water level is above the bottom of the tank. Other limitations specified by the vendor or determined dining testing: Snil must be p=eablc enoligh to 3deld at least 015 dm of air through a 3/4"no inal diameter probe under a vacuum of 15"of HZ Nonvolumetric TTI'Method Tracer naht® Verson >Safety disclaimer. This test procedure only addresses the issue of the methods ability to detect leaks.It does not test the equipment for safety hazards. Additional Evaluation Results (if applicable) This method,which declares a tank to be leaking when water ingress is detected has an estimated probability of false alarms [P(FA)l of N/A % based on the test results of false alarms out of N/A tests. Note: A perfect score during testing does not mean that the method is perfect.Based on the observed results,a 95%confidence interval for PaW is from 0 % to N/A %. The corresponding probability of detetecton[P(D)l of a N/A n per hour leak is N/A % based on the best results of N/A detections out of N/A simulated leak tests. Note: A perfect score during testing does not mean that the'method is perfect Based on the observed results,a 95%.confidence interval for P(D)is from N/A % to 100 %. >Water detection mode(ff applicable) Using a false alarm rate of 0% the minimum water level that the water sensor can detect with a 100% probability of detection is 0.008 inches. Using a false alarm rate of 5% the minimum change in water level that the water sensor can detect with a 95%probability of detection is 0.19 inches. Based on the minimum water level and change in water level that the water sensor can detect with a false alarm rate of 5% and a 95%probability of detection,the minimum time for the system to detect an increase in water level at an incursion rate of 0.10 gallon per hour is 1836 minutes in a 75,000-gallon tank. Certification of Results I certify that the nonvolumetric tank tightness testing method was installed and operated according the the vendors instructions I also certify that the evaluation was performed according to the standard EPA test procedure for nonvolumetric tank tightness testing methods and that the results presented above are those obtained during the evaluation. Curtis W.Bryant Control Strategies Engineering (printed name) (organization performing evaluation) 12550 West Manville Road Tucson,Arizona 85743 (signature) (city,state,zip) Mav 20,1992 (602)682-8726 (date) (phone number) CSE CONTROL STRATEGIES ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED 12550 WEST MANVILLE ROAD TUCSON, ARIZONA 85743 (602) 682-8726 Performance Evaluation I '\ of Tracer Tightro Detection of Massive Ullage Leafs December 1991 CO~OOMADEMMl Summary The Tracer Tight Tank Tightness testing method was evaluated for compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) requirements for tank tightness testing methods. This evaluation was designed to conform with the guidelines in "Standard j Test Procedures for Evaluating Leak Detection Methods: Nonvolumetrie Tank Tightness Testing Methods." The results indicate that the estimated probability of detection (PD) is 1.0 and the probability of false alarm (PFA) is 0.00. The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the ability of Tracer Tight to detect ullage leaks in underground storage tanks. The evaluation was conducted using buried underground storage tanks that were either tight or fitted with a hole at the top of the tank which was 0.003 inches in diameter. The hole size was chosen to produce a liquid product leak less than 0.05 gallons per hour. The evaluation procedure involved adding one or two of four possible tracers to _ the fuel in a tank which was filled to 38% of capacity. Soil gas samples were collected horizontally ten feet away from the leak. a a COMPANY:�UiVF1O.`,14TIAL } Table of Contents Description of the Tracer Tight Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Description of Evaluation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Test Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Testing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Inoculation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sample Collection and Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Pressure Testing of Buried Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Impact of Inward Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Carbration of the Leak Orifices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Evaluation of Water Sensing Method . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . .4 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Figures Appendix B . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Reporting Form for Leak Test Results ' Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method i k APpendiix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Results of U.S. EPA Standard Evaluation Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method Appendix D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 x Description y Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method COMPANY CoiJFJDLN71AL '� ili Description of the Tracer T i ht Method P S Tracer'right is performed b mixin a volatile chemical concentrate called a tracer, S 1� Y S with the hquid product inside a tank or pipe. If there is a leak in the underground fuel system, the tracer escapes through the leak and spreads in all directions by diffusive transport in the soil porosity. After inoculation of the fuel system with the tracer, a waiting period is allowed for the tracer to spread before underground air samples are collected. The presence of the tracer in the underground air samples indicates leakage. The waiting period used in this evaluation was 14.5 or 16 days. COMPANY CO�IFIig:,,NTIAL l i Description of Evaluation Procedures All applicable guidelines and restrictions contained in the standard method protocol were adhered to in this evaluation. Test Location The test site was a three acre site near Tucson, Arizona. The soil was a silty clay colluvium and was the backfill for the tank pits used in this evaluation. The depth to groundwater at the site was approximately 180 feet. Testing E�,Wpment The leaking underground storage tanks used in this evaluation were constructed of 55-gallon capacity steel drums, each fitted with a 3/4-Inch nominal diameter fill pipe and a vent pipe, which was 1/4 inch in diameter and 50 feet in length. The tanks were constructed and buried as illustrated in Figure 1. - The leak was simulated using an orifice which was 0.003 inches in diameter (see Figure 2). The orifice was protected against damage during burial by a screened cover. The construction of tight tanks was identical to the construction of leaking tanks with the exception of the leak orifice. Before the test began, each tank was filled to 38% of total capacity with regular leaded gasoline. A sampling probe was installed to a depth of 5 feet at a horizontal distance of 10 feet from the leak. The probe and tank configuration was identical for tight tanks. } Tanks were buried in pairs and shared a sampling probe. Inoculation Procedure Twenty-two tanks were inoculated with tracers on October 4, 1991, between 17:00 and 18:00 hours. Air samples from inside the tanks were collected on October 5, 1991, to establish the amount of the tracers in the tanks. Additional tracers were added to four leaking tanks on October 19, 1991 at approximately 16:30 hours. I 2 Tracer containers were pressurized and attached to a dip tube. During inoculation the dip tube was lowered into the fuel and the container contents were released into the tank. Sample Collection and Analysis Samples were collected on the morning of October 19, 1991, for the tests that were started on October 4, 1991. Samples were collected on the morning of November 4, 1991 for the tests that were started on October 19, 1991. Samples were blind coded to the Tracer Tight analyst using a number selected at random. After the analytical results were delivered to CSE, the analytical results were decoded. Pressure Testing of Buried Tanks After the completion of the first round of tests on October 19, 1991, and before the start of the second round of tests, the leak status of each tank was independently evaluated using a pressure test. Of the 22 buried tanks, 8 were leaking and 14 were tight. One of the tanks without an engineered leak yielded a pressure test result indicating a leak Subsequent excavation followed by a soap test revealed a leak at the vent pipe connection. Test data from this tank was declared invalid. Four tanks with engineered holes yielded pressure test results indicating an absence of leaks. Subsequent excavation revealed that the holes of two of these four tanks had been inadvertently glued shut by the adhesive used to affix the orifice to the tank wall. These tanks along with the accompanying test data were reclassified as tight tanks. After the dirt was cleared away from the orifices on the two remaining tanks, the orifices were found to be clear. Prior to excavation, neither of these tanks could be induced to leak, even at 2.5 psig. Therefore, the test results from these tanks were declared invalid. Impact of Invalid Tests It should be noted that even though results from six tests were declared invalid, inclusion of the test results would not change the results of the evaluation. In all cases, if the results of the pressure test indicated that a tank was tight, then the results of the Tracer Tight test also indicated that the tank was tight; and if the results of the )A PANY a , i pressure test indicated that the tank was leaking, then the results of the Tracer Tight test also indicated that the tank was'leakung. -� Cal"ibration of the Leak Orifices Leak orifices were calibrated iri the tank pit by pressurizing the tank to one psig and measuring the rate of change of pressure. The leak rate of air was determined from the known volume of the tank and the measured rate of change of pressure. The leak rate of air was converted to a leak.rate of fuel using an empirical ratio determined in the laboratory. The ratio of air leak rate to fuel leak rate was determined by comparing the air leak rate to the fuel leak rate for seven orifices. All the flow rates were measured at one psig and the relative standard deviation-df the calculated ratio of the air leak rate divided by the fuel leak rate at one psig was 0.03. In the laboratory, the leak rate yielded by each of the seven leak orifices was determined by attaching an orifice to an adapter, which was connected to a reservoir containing either regular gasoline or air. The leak rate of air was determined from the known volume of the reservoir and the measured rate of change of pressure. The leak rate of fuel was determined volumetrically by collecting the effluent fuel in a graduated cylinder for a measured amount of time. The largest leak rate of fuel through any orifice in the evaluation was 0.05 gallons of fuel per hour. Fifteen of the simulated'leak tests were conducted using orifices that would have leaked fuel at a rate of 0.02 gallons per hour or less. Evaluation of Water Sensing Method An evaluation of a water sensing method was conducted in accordance with "Standard Test Procedures for Evaluating Leak Detection Methods: Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Methods." The results of this evaluation are included in the certification pages contained in Appendices B, C, and D. The water sensing method involved the use of a thin film of water sensitive paste applied to the surface of a ruler with graduations in millimeters. The water level was determined to the nearest millimeter by observing the color change of the paste. 4 Using a 95% confidence level, the ndr-Amum detectable change in water level is 0.19 inches. A water incursion rate of 0.1 gallons per hour was assumed in calculating the tnuzimum time required to detect a water level change. A few example times are fisted in Table 1. Table 1 Tank Tank Tank Initial Mr-Amum Tune to Volume Diameter Length Water Detect Water o (gallons) (feet) (feet) Level Level Change (inches) (hours) 10,000 8 27 0.25 7.5 10,000 8 27 1.25 15 75,000 12 90 0.25 30 75,000 12 90 3.25 100 j t 1f B 5 Results The individual test results are in Appendix B. A total of 49 tests were conducted. Six of the test were declared invard. Twenty-one tests were conducted under the leak condition. The Tracer Tight method declared the tank to be leaking in each of these tests. l Twenty-two tests were conducted under the no-leak condition. The Tracer Tight method declared the tanks to be tight in each of these tests. The estimated probability of detection (PD) from these results is 21/21 or 1.0. The estimated probability of false alarm (PFA)is 0/22 or 0.00. The maximum leak rate value for these test results was 0.05 gph. P The Tracer Tight method exceeds the federal EPA requirements for tightness testing methods. Table 2. Summary of Results .— Probability of Detection 1.0 Probability of False Alarm 0.0 Leak Rate(gpN 0.05 t i _ coMPANY OONRDENML � 6 fi , � ` ,. � ���•� •retil Wr..... 6._.�a�.. �.....�/ wior Yes.rr/ �...�..J .. ,. l.. ... •.« �wrtt/_�..� L,.� a•..,..J i4__.�1 �+..r/ � � •.arrr �irii..� Zj Figure lb Figure la: Side view schematic diagram of the ullage Top view schematic diagram of the tillage leak simulation and leak testing equipment. leak simulation and leak testing equipment. 1/4'Vent Pipe 3/`'Fill Pipe Vent Pipe. 60':1/4" '/4'Fill Pipe Z l r1/4"Vent Pipe Non— Leaking Leaking Tank Tnak O Leak Orifice 1 5 Protective Fill Pipe. S'_3/4' Cover Sampling Probe / Side View r 10, Leak orifice Protective r 4v9nr ± , t55 Sampling Probe Simulatedal Drum LeekAl Z._ Top View THIRD PARTY EVALUATION 1C U 1 1 a g e L e a k S i m u l a t i o n do Leak Testing Equipment F i g u r e CO JPANY CONFIDENTIAL drl�l __ - 1. ...,. ►.o,.... �.....r ►...r-A1 w..a:r+ � .... l.. + 1.:,..d r..,...r l..r v.,,.....s� 1...:i., Ma,..<w� � � � IYeH. 0.003" i.d. Leak Simulation Orifice Foil Disk r Epoxy Seal Hole Drilled Tank Cross—Section In Tank Wall Figure 2 : Cross—section of leak simulation orifice installed in the tank wall. T H I R D PARTY EVALUATI ON U 1 1 a g e L e a k S i m u l a t i o n 0 z v & L e a k T e s t i n g E q u i p m e n t m IL F i g u r e COUPP CONFIDENTIAL 1 1 i l AppencZix B Reporting Form for Leak Test Results Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method 5 9 i 1 WMPAW poWDEW" 10 Reporting Form for Leak Test Results Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method Method Name and Version: Tracer Tight Ullage Test Leak Detection Mode: Evaluation Period: from 10/04/91 to 11/04/91 (dates) If a doable If antAcable Date at Tbpe at Date Test Began Time Test Began Time Test Faded Date Test Ended Product No V Leak Induced leak Tank Tight? Test Number Cor�Pletl no of Co p f op of f t�/aiyl TUifta t� to Rate (Yam,No,a tr�st era Trial Run 0 0 0 1 10 04 1991 1705 1412 10 19 1991 .02 .01 NO 2 10 04 1991 1705 1412 10 19 1991 .02 .01 NO 3 10 04 1991 1707 1412 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 4 10 04 1991 1707 1412 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 5 10 04 1991 1710 1138 10 19 1991 .02 .01 NO 6 10 04 1991 1712 1138 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 7 10 04 1991 1710 1138 10 19 1991 .02 .01 NO 8 10 04 1991 1712 1138 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 9 10 04 1991 1715 1152 10 l9 1991 0 0 YES 10 10 04 1991 1715 1152 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 11 10 04 1991 1715 1152 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 12 10 04 1991 1715 1151 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 13 10 04 1991 1720 1016 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 14 10 04 1991 1718 1015 10 19 1991 .02 .008 NO 15 10 04 1991 1718 1016 10 19 1991 .02 .008 NO 16 10 04 1991 1720 1016 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 17 10 04 1991 1725 1124 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 18 10 04 1991 1725 1124 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 19 10 04 1991 1725 1124 10 19 199 1 0 0 YES 20 10 04 1991 1730 1209 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 21 10 19 1991 1730 1209 10 19 1991 0 0 YES 22 10 04 1991 1728 1055 10 19 1991 .02 .05 NO 23 10 04 1991 1728 1055 10 19 1991 .02 .05 NO 24 10 04 1991 1744 1454 10 19 1991 0 0 INVALID 25 10 04 1991 1733 1054 10 19 1991 0 0 INVALID 26 10 04 1991 1735 1454 10 19 1991 0 0 YES r' 27 10 04 1991 1735 1454 10 19 1991 0 0 YES ? 28 10 04 1991 1738 1524 10 19 1991 0 0 INVALID 29 10 04 1991 1740 1524 10 19 1991 1 0 0 YES 30 10 04 1991 1738 1524 10 19 1991 0 0 INVALID 31 1 1 10 04 1991 1740 1524 1 10 19 1991 0 0 YES i 32 1 10 04 1991 1 1743 1511 10 19 1991 1 .02 .01 1 NO Nonvolumetric TTT-Data Reporting Form Page 1 of 2 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Reporting Form for Leak Test Results Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method Method Name and Version: Tracer Tight Ulage Test Leak Detection Mode: Evaluation Period. from 10/04/91 to 11/04191 (dates) If am)tkable If applicable Date at Tlrpa.at Date Test Began Time Test Began TIme Test Ended Date Test Ended Product Nomgd Test Number Cousle Co Im Of Tffi=,agr t�� induced Tank Tight? a t%p of T, wdm bdk-h "Wo bvdm (Ym No.or krAm (rrvdm Trial Run .. .. 0 — --------- 0 - 0 10EX 33 10/04/1991 1745 1511 10/19/1991 0 0 YES 34 10/04/1991 1745 1511 10/19/1991 0— 0 YES 35 10/04/1991 1743 1511 10/19/1991 .02 .01 NO 36 10/04/1991 1750 1510 10/19/1991 0 .008 INVALID 37 10/04/1991 1748 1510 10/19/1991 .02 .04 NO 38 10/04/1991 1750 1510 10/19/ 991 1 0 .008 INVALID 39 10,/04/1991 1748 1510 10,/19/1991 .02 .04 NO 40 10/04/1991 1755 1110 10/19/1991 0 0 YES 41 10/04/1991 1753 1110 10/19/1991 .02 .02 NO 42 10104 1991 1753 1110 10/19/1991 02 .02 NO 43 10/19/1991 1621 2030 11/04/1991 .02 .01 NO 44 10/19/1991 1621 2030 11/04/1991 .02 .01 NO 45 10/19/1991 1624 2151 11/04/1991 .02 .008 NO 46 10/19/1991 1627 2045 11/04/1991 .02 .05 NO 47 10/19/1991 1627 2151 11/04/1991 .02 .05 NO 48 10/19/1991 1630 2015 11/04/1991 .02 .01 NO 49 10/19/1991 1630 2015 11/04/1991 .02 .01 NO Nonvolumetric TTT-Data Reporting Form Page 2 of 2 COMPANY CONFIDEnn r Appendix C Results of U.S. EPA Standard Evaluation Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method f7t)MPANY CONFIDENTML 13 Results of U.S. EPA Standard Evaluation Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method This form tells whether the tank tightness testing method described below complies with the performance requirements of the federal underground storage tank regulation. The evaluation was conducted by the equipment manufacturer or a consultant to the manufacturer according to the U.S. EPA"Standard Test Procedure for Evaluating Leak Detection Methods: Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Methods." The full evaluation report also includes a form describing the method and a form summarizing the test data. Tank owners using this leak detection system should keep this form on file to prove compliance with the federal regulations. Tank owners should check with State and local agencies to make sure this form satisfies their requirements. Method Description Name Tracer Tight Version Wage Test Vendor Tracer Research Corporation (address) 3855 North Business Center Drive (city) Tucson (state) Arizona (zip) 85705 (phone) 602/888-9400 Evaluation Results This method, which declares a tank to be leaking when tracer is detected outside the tank at concentrations greater than 3 X 10- times the tracer concentration in the tank has an estimated probability of false alarms [P(FA)l of a 0.0 % based on the test results of 0 false alarms out of 22 tests. A 95% confidence interval for P(FA)is from 0.0 to .13 The corresponding probability of detection [P(D)] of a 0.05 gallon per hour leak is 100 %based on the test results of 21 detections out of 21 simulated leak tests. A 95% confidence interval for P(D) is from 0.87 to 1.0 results on page o }s-torn modes of leak detection? ® Yes D No If Yes, complete additional evaluation Based on the results above, and on page 3 if applicable, this method ® does O does not meet the federal performance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(0.10 gallon per hour at P(D) of 95% and P(FA) of 5%). Test Conditions During Evaluation The evaluation testing was conducted outside a 55 -gallon ®steel D fiberglass tank that was 22 inches in diameter and 34 inches long, installed in iffij clay native soil backfill. The ground-water level was 0 inches above the bottom of the tank. 4XJMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Nonvolu netdc TiT Method-Results Form Page 1 of 3 Norn+okmxhic'T'I'I'Method Tracer Tight® Version Uflage Test Test Conditions During Evaluation (continued) The tests were conducted with the tank 38 xwcent full. The temperature difference between product added to fill the tank and product already in the tank ranged from NA °F to NA °F, with a standard deviation of NA 'F. The product used in the evaluation was regular leaded gasoline This method may be affected by other sources of interference. List these interferences below and give the ranges of conditions under which the evaluation was done. (Check None if not applicable.) ® None Interferences Range of Test Conditions Limitations on the Results The performance estimates above are only valid when: • The method has not been substantially changed. • The vendors instructions for using the method are followed. • The tank contains a product identified on the method description forrn. • The tank capacity is NA gallons or smaller. NO SIZE LIMITATION • The difference between added and in-tank product temperatures is no greater than + or- NA degrees Fahrenheit. ® Check if applicable: Temperature is not a factor because Tracer Tight is an external leak detection method • The waiting tune between the end of filling the test tank and the start of the test data colleciton is at least NA hours. • The waiting time between the end of "topping off' to final testing level and the start of the test data collection is at least NA hours. • The total data collection time for the test is at least NA hours. • The product volume in the tank during testing is NA % full. • This method ® can O cannot be used if the ground-water level is above the bottom of the tank. Other limitations specified by the vendor or determined during testing: Soil must be nermeable enough to yield at least 0.15 cfrr of air through a 3/4"nominal diameter probe under a vacuum of 15" of HQ_ :lUMPANY CONFIDENTIAL. Nornohanetric TIT Method-Reailts Form Page 2 of 3 Nonvolumetric TIT Method Tracer Tiaht® Version tillage Test >Safety disclaimer: This test procedure only addresses the Issue of the methods ability to detect leaks.It does not test the equipment for safety hazards. Additional Evaluation Results (if applicable) This method, which declares a tank to be leaking when water ingress is detected has an estimated probability of false alarms[P(FA)l of N/A %based on the test results of false alarm out of N/A tests. Note-- A perfect score during testing does not mean that the method is perfect. Based on the observed results, a 95%confidence interval for P(FA)is from 0 to The corresponding probabiCrty of detetecton [P(D)l of a N/A on per hour leak is % based on the test results of N/A detections out of N/A simulated leak tests. Note-- A perfect score during testing does not mean that the method is perfect. Based on the observed results, a 95%confidence interval for P(D)is from 0 to N/A _%. >Water detection mode(if applicable) Using a false alarm rate of 0°Yo the minimum water level that the water sensor can detect with a 100% probability of detection is 0.008 inches. Using a false alarm rate of 5%the minimum change in water level that the water sensor can detect with a 95% probabft of detection is 0.19 inches. Based on the minimum water level and change in water level that the water sensor can detect with a false alarm rate of 5%and a 95%probabift of detection, the minimum time for the system to detect an increase in water level at an incursion rate of 0.10 gallon per hour is 1836 minutes in a 75,000 - gallon tank. Certification of Results I certify that the nonvolumetric tank tightness testing method was installed and operated according the the vendors instructions. I also certify that the evaluation was performed according to the standard EPA test procedure for nonvolumetric tank tightness testing methods and that the results presented above are those obtained during the evaluation. Curtis W. Bryant Control Strategies Engineering (printed e) (organization perfomcnng evaluation) ��� 12550 West Manville Road Tucson,Arizona 85743 (signature) (city, state,zip) 1 December 30, 1991 (602)682-8726 a ' (date) (phone number) COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Nonvokmietric TIT Method-Results Form Page 3 of 3 i t n; Appendix D Description Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method r , 1 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 17 Description Nonvolumetric Tank Tightness Testing Method This section describes briefly the important aspects of the nonvolumetric tank tightness testing method. It is not intended to provide a thorough description of the principles behind the method or how the ` equipment works. Method Name and Version Tracer Tight Wage Test Product >Product type For what products can this method be used? (Check all applicable) ®gasoline ® diesel ® aviation fuel ® fuel oil #4 ® fuel oil #6 ® solvents ® waste oil ® other (list) any substance chemically compatible with the tracer >Product level What product level is required to conduct a test? ❑ above grade ❑ within the fill pipe ❑ greater than 90%full ❑ greater than 500/6 full ~ ❑ empty } ® other(specify) any level is allowed COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Nonvohunetric T1T Method-Desaiption Page 1 of 6 Principle of Operation What principle or principles are used to identify a leak.? ❑ acoustical signal characteristic of a leak ® identification of a tracer chemical outside the tank system ❑ changes in product level or volume } ❑ detection of water inflow ❑ other(describe briefly) Temperature Measurement If product emperature is measured during a test, how many rnperature sensors are used.? ❑ single without circula ❑ single circulation ❑ 2-4 ❑ 5 or ❑ temp ve be If product a is m a test, wh nor is used.? ❑ r " perature dete ) ❑ bun ❑ quartz ❑ the ❑ other(describe briefly) If product temperature is not measured during a test, why not? } ❑ the factor measured for change in level or volume is independent of temperature (e.g., mass) ❑ the factor measured for change in level or volume self-compensates for changes in temperature ® other(explain briefly) Temperature of fuel inside the tank does not affect the detection of tracer outside the tank Data Acquisition How are the test data acquired and recorded.? ® manually ❑ by strip chart ® by computer WMPANY CONFIDENTIAL. Nonvohm►etric TIT Method-Desaiption Page 2 of 6 Procedure Information >Waiting times What is the minimum waiting period between adding a large volume of product to bring the level to test requirements and the beginning of the test(e.g., from 5096 to 95%capacity)? M not applicable .� ❑ no waiting period 3 ❑ less than 3 hours ❑ 3-6 hours ❑ 7.12 hours ❑ more than 12 hours ❑ variable, depending on tank size, amount added, operator descretion, etc. >Test duration What is the minimum time for collecting data? • ❑ less than 1 hour ❑ 1 ho _ ❑ 2h ❑ 3h ❑ 4h ❑ 5-1 s Elmo 10 hour ❑ variable >Total time What is the total time needed to test with this method? (setup time plus waiting time plus testing time plus time to return tank to service) NA hours NA minutes (Tester must wait 14 days after adding tracer before collecting samples.) 1 >Other important elements of the procedure or method ( List here any other elements that could affect the performance of the procedure or method (e.g., positive or negative ullage pressure, tracer concentration, distance between tank and sampling ports, etc.) _ s Tracer concentration in the tank at start of test must exceed the minimum detectable level for the tracer by a factor of 34,000. ,.um?ANY CUNPIDENULL Nonvohanetric TIT Method-Description Page 3 of 6 >Identifying and correcting for Interfering factors How does the method determine the presence and level of the round water above the bottom of the talk? ❑ observation well near tank } ❑ information from USGS, etc. ❑ information from personnel on-site ❑ presence of water in the tank ® other(describe brief lA ffesence of water in samplins probes } ❑ level of ground water above bottom of the tank not detemvned How does the method correct for the interference due to the presence of ground water above the bottom of the tank? ❑ head pressure increased by raising the level of theproduct ❑ different head pressures tested and leak rates compared ® tests for changes in water level in tank ❑ other(describe briefly) ❑ no action (Presence of sroundwater above bottom of tank does not represent an interference.) Does the method measure inflow of water as well as loss of product(gallon per hour)? ® yes ❑ no Does the method detect the presence of water in the bottom of the tank? ® yes (Standard Operating Procedures call for testing with water sensitive paste.) ❑ no w How does the method identify the presence of vapor pockets.? ❑ erratic temperature, level, or temperature-compensated volume readings ❑ sudden large changes in readings ❑ statistical analysis of variabMty of readings ❑ other (describe briefly) ❑ not identified ® not applicable; underfilled test method used I CZMPANY CONFIDENTIAL !i Nonvohanetric T-17 Method-Description Page 4 of 6 How does the method correct for the presence of vapor pockets? ❑ bleed off vapor and start test over ❑ identify periods of pocket movement and discount data from analysis ❑ other(describe briefly) ® not applicable How does the test method determine when tank defonation has stopped following delivery of product? ❑ wait a specified period of tine before beginning test 7 ❑ watch the data trends and begin test when decrease In product level has stopped ❑ other(describe briefly) ❑ no procedure ® not applicable, does not affect principle of operation Are the methods sensors calibrated before each test? ® yes ❑ no If not, how often are the sensors calibrated? ❑ weekly ❑ monthly ❑ yearly or less frequently ❑ never >Interpreting test results What effect is used to declare the tank to be leaking? (list all modes used by the method.) n l detection of the tracer outside the tank at a concentration greater than 3 X 10-5 tunes the initial concentration in7ff e If a change in volume is used to detect leaks, what threshold value for product volume change(gallon per hour)is used to declare that a tank is leaking) ❑ 0.05 gallon per hour y ❑ 0.01 gallon per hou ❑ 0.20 gallon per hour ❑ other w CUMpANY OONFIOENM Nonvokanetric T'TT Method-Desaiption Page 5 of 6 Under what conditions are test results considered inconclusive? _• ❑ groundwater level above bottom of tank ❑ presence of vapor pockets ❑ too much variability in the data(standard deviation beyond a given value) ❑ unexplained product volume increase ❑ other(describe briefly) Exceptions Are there any conditions under which a test should not be conducted? ❑ groundwater level above bottom of tank ❑ presence of vapor pockets ❑ large difference between ground temperature and delivered product temperature ❑ extremely high or low ambient temperature ❑ invalid for some products(specify) ® soil not suffidently porous (Soil imust be permeable enough to yield 0.15 cfm of air through a 3/4' nominal diameter probe under a vacuum of 15" of Hg. ) ❑ other(describe briefly) What are acceptable deviations from the standard testing protocol? ❑ none ® lengthen the duration of test ❑ other (describe briefly) What elements of the test procedure are left to the discretion of the testing personnel on-site? ❑ waiting period between filling tank and beginning test ❑ length of test ❑ determination of presence of vapor pockets ❑ determination that tank deformation has subsided _ ❑ determination of "outlier'data that may be discarded ® other(describe briefly) exact probe location ❑ none WMPANY CONFIDENM. Nonvokanetric Trr Method-Description Page 6 of 6 2.5 Technologv Description 2.5.2 Overfill Tank Test Documentation Suggested Protocol for Use with the Soiltest Ainlay Tank Tegrity Tester:"" INTRODUCTION In September 1988, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued regulations for underground storage tanks. The regulation, known as Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR), addresses many areas of concern for underground storage tanks including financial responsibility, upgrading of tanks and testing'and/or monitoring tanks for leaks. Part 280, subpart D of the regulations states that each owner/operator of an underground storage tank system must have the tanks and piping tested for leaks on a routine basis, using one of a number of acceptable testing/monitoring technologies. In the most recent decade, the most widely used technology for detecting leaks in underground storage tanks has been by volumetric testing. Volumetric testing technology is based on the coefficient of expansion of a known product (gasoline, diesel fuel, etc.) given the rise and fall of the product temperature (usually expressed in one hundredths of a degree Fahrenheit (F).) The Soiltest Ainlay Tank Tegrity TesterTm is one such type of testing system. In March of 1990, the EPA established the "Standard Test Procedures for Evaluating Leak Detection Methods: Volumetric Tank Tightness Testing Methods" to provide manufacturers of leak detection equipment a "standard" against which to base claims that their equipments meet the federal standards. According to these minimum requirements, a volumetric test system is acceptable, if it is capable of detecting leaks as small as 0.10 gallon per hour with a probability of detection (Pp) of not less than 95% and a probability of false alarm (PFA) of not greater than 5%. In order for such a volumetric testing system to be acceptable under the Uniform Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 70 as a "Precision Test", the Pp must not be greater than 0.05 gallon per hour with a PFA not greater than 5%. The Soiltest Ainlay Tank Tegrity Tester:"' is certified by independent third party testing to be an acceptable methodology for the EPA, UFC and NFPA requirements for testing underground storage tanks. Also stipulated in the regulations, is the requirement that a copy of the test report indicating that the testing methodology meets the EPA's minimum performance standards shall be -- provided to the tank owners, operators and the interested regulatory agencies. The Ainlay Tank 'TegrityTm volumetric testing methodology meets all federal and state requirements for precision volumetric tank tightness testing. PROTOCOL -- 1. At least ten (10) hours prior to the test, the tank to be tested must be filled to a point that fuel is visible in the fill tube. Topping off is permissible after the 10 hour waiting period. .. 2. The level of groundwater in the tank pit must be recorded. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 3. Prior to topping off the tank, the temperature of the product to be added to the tank should be compared to the temperature in the.tank to ensure that the temperature differential is +/- 5°F of the average temperature of the product in the tank. Otherwise, a twenty-four (24) hour waiting period should be observed prior to conducting the test. If the temperature differential is acceptable, the temperature probes must be position inside the tank at the appropriate positions. During periods of extreme temperature changes due to climatic changes, it is not uncommon to require a waiting period of up to forty-eight (48) hours prior to commencing the test. 4. If a computer processor is used in lieu of the printer only, the data logger must be connected to the computer processor and the software system initialized prior to being energized. 5. The probes must be first connected to the. data logger and then the data logger can be energized. 6. Following the printed guidelines in the Ainlay Tank 'TegrityT" Operating Manual, initialize the data logger settings for the tank/site being tested, and execute the recording function. 7. Using the American Petroleum Institute (API) hydrometers, a thermometer and the supplied charts, determine the coefficient of expansion of the product in the tank. 8. Note the time and amount of the fuel added as top-off on the temperature graph. j 9. Observe that the computer processor is recording, graphing and tabulating the temperature changes within the tank. 10. Set up the manometer so that the water mark bubble is positioned at or near the center and scribe a benchmark at this point. 11. At five (5) minute intervals, either add or subtract product as necessary to maintain the bubbles position on the benchmark. Record the amount of product either added or subtracted. 12. The recommended test period is one and one-half (1.5) hours. 13. When the test period has elapsed, re-set the data logger to "END RECORD" but do not de-energize it. De-energizing the data logger will cause all memory to be erased and the test data will be lost. 14. Return to the reports section of the testing program and print the final test reports. When the final reports have been printed, then the data logger can be de-energized. 15. Complete the site map on the grid provided and sign the final report. Ensure that a copy of the final report is provided to the owner/operator for retention in the "on site" tank system records. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Soiltest Advanced Training Seminar The Protocol to be used with the Soiltest Ainlay Tank 'Tegrity Tester TM The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a regulation for underground storage tanks in September of 1988 . The regulation, known as 40 CFR, covers many areas of concern for underground - storage tanks including financial responsibility, up grading of tanks and testing/monitoring tanks for leaks. Part 280, subpart D states that an owner/operator of underground storage tanks check for leaks on a routine basis using one of a number of methods . The most widely used method for detecting leaks are the volumetric tank testers. The Soiltest Ainlay Tank 'Tegrity TesterTM is one such type of tester. All volumetric tank test methods must have the capability to detect leaks as small as 0. 10 - gallon per hour with a probability of detection (Pp) of 95% and a probability of false alarm (PFA) of 50. This performance level must be shown to exist by December 22 , 1990 for tank tightness - methods. The EPA decided not to certify or approve any leak detection equipment. Instead, they published the "Standard Test Procedures for Evaluating Leak Detection Methods: Volumetric Tank Tightness Testing Methods" in March of 1990 to give all manufacturers of leak detection equipment a way to prove (or Disprove) that it - meets the federal performance standards. In this publication the EPA states that " . . . both state agencies and tank owners typically prefer that the evaluation be carried out by an independent third-party in order to prove compliance with the regulations. " They also say "In general, EPA believes that evaluations are more likely to be fair and objective the greater the independence of the evaluating organization. " The test procedure publication from the EPA also states that a copy of the report that shows the method meets EPA' s performance standards should be provided to tank owners, operators, customers and regulators. Tank owners and operators will keep the report to satisfy EPA's record keeping requirements. Soiltest has gone through the independent third-party evaluation process. Law Engineering, Inc. was the independent third-party for our evaluation process. They found that the Soiltest Ainlay Tank 'Tegrity TesterTM has a probability of detection of a 0. 10 gallon per hour leak of 99% and a probability of false alarm at a threshold of 0.05 gallon per hour. Therefore, this system, both the equipment and the protocol, meet the federal performance standards. 2 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL For an operator to meet these standards with the Soiltest Ainlay Tank 'Tegrity TesterTM, you must use the same equipment and procedure used during the evaluation process . The equipment is the current mod 1 tank tester and the protocol �r4A-kJ;SXAJ '? as fo.1lows• L4e,tPv-rrd- e-4 J K Js fh `Ta �'.4�C�i•9}'� Glti=f 44 61il90h"A - 1) The tank needs to be fjl ed up into the fill pipe and let stand for at least 19h�rs..bgfore topping off the tank. 2) Check for water in and around the tank and take the - appropriate action if necessary. 3) Prior to topping off the probes should be placed into the - tank at the appropriate positions. 4) Connect the probes to the data logger and turn on. (In that order for best results. ) 5) Plug the data logger into the printerVand turn on. 6) .Start recording and graphing the temperature information. 7) Determine the coefficient of expansion using the API hydrometers, a thermometer and the supplied charts. 8) Before topping off the tank, check to make sure the temperature of the product to be added is close (+/- 5°F) to the average temperature in the tank. If not you will have to wait longer before you will get the appropriate temperature data to start testing. 9) Top off the tank and record the amount and time on the data sheet. 10) Note on the temperature graph when the top off occurred. - 11) Start graphing and tabulating the add/subtract rates. 12) Set up the manometer so that the water mark is around the middle of the manometer. This is adjusted by moving the bubble tube higher or lower in the product. 13) Relevel the tank back to the original level every 15 minutes and record the time and amount. This must continue until the test is completed. It is better if you level every 5 minutes to keep the level constant. 14) Tabulate and graph the level rate. 15) Wait at least 2 hours for the tank to settle down. 3 COMPANY CONflDENT1AL r•� 16) The tank is ready for testing when: a) the temperatures from the tank are smooth. b) the add/subtract rate is constant. r;/4 S c) the change in volume due to temperature l-aes the add/subtract rate remains a constant number. For example: Volume change due to temperature -0. 141 Amount added/subtracted +0. 149 Constant number (leak) 0. 008 The 0.008 must stay constant to start testing. 17) Note on the temperature graph when the test started. 18) The test must last for 1. S liours. 19) Fill out the data sheet completely. 20) Check your math. /+ J 5 � 21) Double check your math. Cc +LnL) This the procedure that must be followed exactly to be able to meet the federal performance standard. Any deviation to this method will void the test result. U 4 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Soiltest Advanced Training Seminar Hint$ for Better Testing Tank and Site Preparation To help ensure better testing there . a few things that a tank tester operator must due to prep the tan and site for testing. The manway must be vented the vapors bled off. Tank will be out of commission for some time. Notify the station owner that the tank can not be used from the time the stabilization starts to the time the test is over with. This may mean other tanks will hai to be out of commission if they are close to the tank to 1 - tested. All lines to the tank must be opened to the atmosphere. This is to prevent any vapor pockets from building up in t lines. 25 gallons of product must be at the tank site before testing begins. Fuel oil tanks must have been cleaned within the past six months. An observation well located in the backfill area of the tank is required to detect the presence of water outside the tank. You will need access to 110 volt power for the printer. Make sure you know where this is before you show up to the test site Times The stabilization, top off and testing times that are giv - in the protocol are minimums and may not be shortened. If you are in doubt as to the validity of the data, increase the topping off time. The times given in the protocol are for 1�0 gallons and smaller. The Soiltest Ainlay Tank 'Tegrity TesterTM can test tanks up to 15,_000 gallons, but longer stabilization, top off and testing times must be used. Use these times as \ a minimum for 10. 000 - 15, 000 gallon tanks: Stabilization \. time - 15 hours, Wait g after t9p of - 3 hours and TSt time 2 25 hors. Any tank over 15, 000 gallons can not be tested with the Soiltest Ainlay Tank 'Tegrity Tester. This would include two 10, 000 gallon tanks that are manifolded together - break the manifold. Two testers on the manifolded tanks will not work. Leveling Topping off a tank is a very critical stage and much care needs to be exercised. Try to top off the tank in an opening other than the one you have the probes in. This will help keep the temperature more stable. Pour the product down the side of the fill pipe to reduce bubbling and extra product movement inside the tank. 5 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL. Y If you need to add-more than 5-g-a11ans in a 10, 000 gallon tank to top off, your waiting-per-i.n-�i will be increased 1 how for every additional 5 _ l gs�llons. rf jaoiEtti n- 25 gallons need to be added during the top off, you will need to go through the stabilization time againa �* The times suggested for releveling are maximums and may be shortened. 15 minutes between each relevel should be reduced to five minutes is there are only a couple of openings in the tank (ie one fill pipe and a vent pipe) . This is the only way we can keep a constant head on the tank. Temperature The temperature probes will need some time to get acclimated to the product's temperature. Put the probes into the tank as soon as you can. Cable ties can help you keep the probes together and identify the correct depth to put them. A weight of about 8 oz�should be hung on the-lowest-probe to hold all of the probes in place. This will reduce any pb-ssibility of jumps in temperature due to movement of the _ probes. Graphing Graphing of the temperature correctly is extremely critical to obtaining reliable test results. The use of linear regression analysis is the best way to get accurate results, but "best fit" lines can also get good results. Practice with some data points to get a good feel for how to graph temperature data. Outlier points are those points thatlion!t-seem-to-mak-e sense or are way outside-the_trend_of._ the other_data points. You must not confuse an unstable tank with data that has an outlier point. Practice and common sense is the best way to get acquainted with these outlier points. The extra equipment you will use for graphing is 10 x 10 to 1/2 inch graph paper, black thin maker, a clear ruler or protractor and a scientific calculator (HP 20S works well) . The first three items you can use to get a "best fit" line. The calculator can use linear regression to get the slope of a line. 6 WMPANY CONFIDENTIAL The graphing for the addition/subtraction rate is a little different. The cumulative rate is graphed to see a constant add or subtract rate. A table should also be set up to keep track of the time product was added, minutes since last added, cumulative time, amount of product added, cumulative add and add rate per minute. This will give you both a visual and numerical description for the add rate (same is true for subtract rate) . Equipment Data Logger - Always use a fully charged unit to perform a test. The biggest frustration is to lose power in the middle of a test. A fully charged data logger will last 3-4 days. A good investment would be in a second data logger and printer. This will give an on site back up should something happen and will allow you to completely discharge and charge the data logger. To keep the data logger performing better and longer, you must discharge and recharge it periodically. To do this, completely discharge the data logger by leaving it on in the record mode for 3-4 days. Once it has been completely discharged (the unit will not turn on) plug in the recharger for at least 12 hours. Fully charged data logger is charged at 4 . 10 volts. Printer - Screw the connecting cable from the data logger into the back of the printer. Plug the printer into a surge protector to help stop the printer and data logger from giving you strange information (ie test end, garble from - printer, data logger locks up, etc. ) Manometer - Automatic dish washer soap (non-foaming) should be added to the water in the manometer to allow the water to move easier. You must make sure there are no bubbles in the tubing of the manometer during a test. Remove them if they occur. Make sure the manometer is level and try to use a new propane bottle for the test - an old one may be used during the waiting period after top off. Co"ANY CONFIDENTIAL Graduated Cylinder - You must "prime" the graduated cylinder before you start taking readings. You san do this during the topping off stage. ' Once the cylinder is "primed" you should never let it run out of product. If the add rates are high, you may want to use two cylinders at the same time to reduce leveling time. Do not wipe the lines and numbers on the side of the cylinder after gasoline has washed over them - they will rub off. During windy or = sunny day put a rag over the cylinder to stop any evaporation. . 8 ,:.OMp wy ooxFio.Kru►t. Soiltest Advanced Training Seminar Suggested Safety Equipment The Soiltest Ainlay Tank 'Tegrity Tester TM equipment is safe when used correctly. The only item that poses any potential hazard is ,. the printer since it uses 110 volt for power. The printer should be as far from the fill pipe as possible and should be up wind. Make sure to take proper precautions to avoid any injury. It is suggested that you purchase additional safety equipment to help prevent accidents. At a minimum the following items should be on the site: /1) Two class ABC fire extinguishers. 2) Portable eyewash station. - 3) 30 gallons of spill absorbent. 4) "No Smoking" signs. 5) "Authorized Personnel Only" signs. 6) Safety glasses. 7) Steel toed non-skid shoes. If you are interested in purchasing any of these safety items from Soiltest (excluding shoes) give us a call. 9 MMPANY CONFIDENTIAL AINLAY TANK TIGHTNESS TEST No. 10 INCLUDE ENOUGH INFO. TO ACCURATELY IDENTIFY TANK. INUMBER/CONTENTSIPOSITION. ETC.) TANK I.D. Q TANK DIAMETER q1. INS FILL PIPE LENGTH 36 INS 11 i WATER IN (a)START WATER IN TANK 0 INS (c)END WATER IN TANK 0 INS K TANK (b)START WATER IN TAN GALS (d)END WATER IN TANK GALS 1 12 (a) NOMINAL CAPACITY io,wo GALS (c) DEDUCT WATER IN TANK O • GALS Yi PRODUCT (b)ACTUAL CAPACITY i0, C9D GALS (d) TOTAL PRODUCT VOL. A C GALS i VOLUME (FROM TANK CHART) (e) PIPING S GALS (1) TOTAL 1�01 C9S GALS 13 (a) HEIGHT OF WATER TABLE ABOVE TANK BOTTOM = (h) INS (b) DENSITY OF TANK PRODUCT = (w) LBICU. IN. (FROM TABLES) FILL DENSITY OF EXTERNAL WATER = 0.036 LBICU. IN. PIPE (c) ADDITIONAL HEAD REQUIRED = (h) x 0.036 _ % 0.036 = �J A INS i I (w) EXTENSION I NOTE: � TO AVOID POSSIBLE TANK DAMAGE THE ADDED PRESSURE FROM A FILL PIPE EXTENSION MUST NEVER EXCEED 5 P.S.I. 14 (a) A.P.I.GRAVITY AT !::;G,.J °F I Q PRELIM (b)A.P.I.GRAVITY 5-7•4 AT 60°F f TEST DATA (c) COEFF.OF EXPANSION O.oCtN C,1.9`�4 O � 0 15 i .N w (a) START TEST AM/PM:END TEST AM/PM:TEST TIME MINS. �Y ~ TEST (b) TEMPERATURE CHANGE DURING TEST = (SLOPE OF"BEST FIT'LINE) ■ (TEST TIME) I( DATA = _ _/- °F. (c) VOL.CHANGE DUE TO TEMP= PRODUCT VOL - TEMP.CHANGE - COEFF EXP. n20. 115b). nacl = * - GALS. (d) TOTAL LIQUID VOL.ADDED/SUBTRACTED AT END OF TEST.... .............. = ' `' GALS. w (e) VOL CHANGE NOT DUE TO TEMP((c) * (d))......... _ - _ '/" GALS. I (1) LEAK RATE= 1e)`60 _ -60= G.P.H. TIME OF TEST(MINS) (153) THIS LEAK RATE DOES/DOES NOT EXCEED THE STANDARD OF 0.050 G.P.H.DESCRIBED IN NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC..BULLETIN N.F.P.A.329. THE TANK IS TIGHT❑/THE TANK IS NOT TIGHT ❑ 1 16 NOTES TflP cp�-* A- 6A Lc,.0A1s cn cn w cc I 0 f'04lPANY CONFIDENTIAL. Un'ifiec� Seiw •ces;-. 1.exa * :sliic: " 21'10` Greenbr"iarDr;i:v Southlake 1=Tegas � 76092 (817) 481-9510 Fax: (817) 488-1729 Test Date: 11/17/95 Tester Initials: DR • Tester Signature: Tank A Retest Date: 11/17/96 Tank B Retest Date: Weather Conditions: 65 deg. ; Cloudy; Light Breeze Site Information Test Site Layout _ 3300a9 _ SOIL• f i ►..R AMC i t �:.�.• -'-- ;'-'r. >•-i'--•3•_;!+•--- ,�[.>,p.�. , .. .-F-.Y,,;.L;;. s�...•. _ t...,F Unified Services of Texas, Inc. 2110 Greenbriar Drive Southlake, Texas 76092 (817) 481-9510 Fax: (817) 488-1729 wk ' Tank Test Number Tank Diameter: 48.00 Ins. Fill Pipe Length: 74.00 tart Water In Tank: 0.00 Ins. End Water In Tank: 0.00 Ins. tart Water In Tank: 0.00 Gals. End Water In Tank: 0.00 Gals. Nominal Capacity: 550.00 Gals. Deduct Water In Tank: 0.00 Gals. Actual Capacity: 550.00 Gals. Total Product Volume: 550.00 Gals. Start Temp Check: 10:35 am A.P.I. Gravity: 38.5000 AT 72. 10°F End Temp Check: 10:35 am A.P.I . Gravity: 37.6000 AT 60°F ime Since Liq. Add: 48.00 Hrs. Coeff. Of Expansion: 0.000472640 a) Start Test: 10:35 am End Test: 12:10 pm Test Time: 95 Minutes b) Total Temp. Change (Avg. End Temp - Avg Start Temp) = 0.01630F (c) Tot. Prod. Temp. Coefficient Vol . Change Due Volume Change Of Expansion To Temperature 550.00 x 0.0163 x 0.000472640 = 0.00423 Gals. d) Total Liquid Volume ADDED At End Of Test: 0.0000 Gals. ke)_ Volume Change Not Due To Temperature ( c + d ) = 0.0042 Gals. (e) X 60 0_0042X 60 -- ak Rate = ------------ - - --- - 0.0027 G.P.H. Testing Time 95 Itis leak rate DOES NOT exceed the NFPA 30 standard of 0.05 G.P.H. a precision test. this leak rate DOES NOT exceed the standard of 0. 100 G.P.H. described in Te Environmental Protection Agency Bulletin E.P.A./625/9-89/009 Unified Services of Texas, Inc. 2110 Greenbriar Drive Southlake, Texas 76092 (817) 481-9510 Fax: (817) 488-1729 Temperature Readings For Tank A Temp. Start: 72.1466 End: 72.1628 Corr Coeff: 0.084934 72.17 72.16 72.16 72.16 72.16 72.16 72.16 72.16 72.15 72.15 72.15 72.15 72.15 a 72.15 L 72.15 7 72.15 72.1 L 72.14 y 72.1 Q 72.1 72.1 F 72.1 72.1 72.14 72.13 72.13i 72.13 72.13 72.13 72.13 72.13 72.12 72.12 72.12 72.12 72.12 72.12 72.12 72.12 N 0 N 0 N ® If1 6 6 A N N 9 0 N 0 N 0 c� a 1 N � ® a •4 .1 cv N � � w a 0 0 0 0 .� .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. o a a o 0 .4 .4 .4 •� .� .� .� .� .� .� .� .� cv cv PI Time Of heading -- Unified Services of Texas, Inc. 2110 Greenbriar Drive Southlake, Texas 76092 (817) 481-9510 Fax: (817) 488-1729 Notes For Job Location Tank had failed a Tracer Tight Tightness Test 11/02/95. Unified Services of Texas, Inc. 2110 Greenbriar Drive Southlake, Texas 76092 (817) 481-9510 Fax: (817) 488-1729 Volumetric Change Information For Tank A Unified Services or Texas, Inc. 2110 Greenbriar Drive Southlake, Texas 76092 (817) 481-9510 Fax: (817) 488-1729 Temperature Probe Readings For Tank A No. Time Probe 1 Probe 2 Probe 3 Average --- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 1 10:35 am 71.3816 72.3683 72.4680 72.1466 2 10:40 am 71.3848 72.3721 72.4755 72. 1511 - 3 10:45 am 71.3850 72.3708 72.4745 72. 1503 4 10:50 am 71.3805 72.3637 72.4735 72. 1454 5 10:55 am 71.3999 72.3785 72.5049 72.1655 6 11:00 am 71.3795 72.3649 72.4863 72. 1489 7 11:05 am 71.3862 12.3717 72.5000 72. 1574 8 11:10 am 71.3805 72.3700 72.5042 72. 1562 9 11:15 am 71.3788 72.3667 72.4909 72.1508 10 11:20 am 71.3826 72.3692 72.4951 72. 1540 11 11:25 am 71.3772 72.3639 72.5007 72.1514 12 11:35 am 71.3766 72.3609 72.5074 72.1515 13 11:40 am 71.3416 72.3267 72.4657 72.1152 14 11:45 am 71.3812 72.3681 72.5180 72. 1589 15 11:50 am 71.3783 72.3617 72.5103 72.1530 16 11:55 am 71.3802 72.3618 72.5094 72.1533 17 12:00 pm 71.3796 72.3609 72.5094 72.1527 18 12:05 pm 71.3834 72.3635 72.5192 72.1574 19 12:10 pm 71.3899 72.3686 72.5242 72.1628 mimes Marked With An "*" Fall Outside The Specified Starting and Ending Times - Results of U.S. EPA Standard Evaluation Volumetric T ank Tightness Testing Method This form tells whether the tank: tightness testing .-nethod described belo%v complies Aith the, performance r equirements of the federal underground storage to Jk regulation, The evaluation\vas conducted by the equipment manufacturer or a consultant to the manufacturer according to the U.S. EPA's standard test procedure. Tank Owners using this leak detection system should keep this form on file to prove compliance - with the federal regulations,Tank owners should check with State and local agencies to make sure this form satisfies their requirements. - Method Description Name Soiltest Ainlav Tank 'Tearity Tester Version s-3 Vendor Q241,#Ac,t 86 Albrecht Drive street address) Lake Bluff T-L 60044--8004 1-800-323-1242 (city) (state) (zip) (phone) - Evaluation Results This method, which declares a tank to be leaking when the measured leak rate exceeds the threshold of .nc " gallon per hour, has a probability of false alarms (P(FA)) of 1 %. The corresponding probability of detection (P(D)j of a 0.10 gallon per hour leak is eg °o. - Therefore, this method ©does. ❑does not meet the federal performance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (0.10 gallon per hour at P(D) of 0-5% and P(FA) of 5%). Limitations on the Results The performance estimates above are only'valid when: • The vendor's Instructions for using the method are followed. • The tank contains a petroleum product of grade r4 or lighter. • The tank is 1515% 00 gallons or smaller. • The difference between added and In-tank product temperatures is no greater than t or - 5 degrees Fahrenheit. • The waiting time between the end of filling and the start of the test data collection is at least 12 hours. * The waiting time between the end of "topping off" to final testing level and the start of the test data collection is at least 2 hours. • The total data collection time for the test Is at least 1.5 hours. • The product volume in the tank during testing is 100 % full. COMPANYCONEIDEN " Limitations on the Results (continued) The height of the ground-water level relative to the bottom of the tank can influence the applicability of the results for some methods. This method �can ❑cannot be used if the ground-water level is above the bottom of the tank. The total time required for a test with this method ;ncluding stabilization, equipment setup, - data collection, leak rate calculation, and equipment removal) is ,4 hours. T his is probably the minimum time the tank will be out of service. > Safety disclaimer: This test procedure only addresses the issue of the method's Y ability to detect leaks. It does not test the equipment for safety hazards. - Certification of Results I certify that the volumetric tank tightness testing method was operated according to the vendor's instructions. I also certify that the evaluation was performed according to the standard EPA test procedure for volumetric tank tightness testing methods and that the results presented above-are those obtained during the evaluation. Jose h W. Cisler printed name) gnatu e Law Engineering industrial Services Charlotte, NC 28217 4 organization periorming evaluation) city, state, zip 11-28--90 1-800-672-6601 ate) hone number) (-.OMPANY OONFIDENTIAL 2.5 Technology Description 2.5.3 Stage II Pressure Decay Test Documentation STAGE Il EQUIPMENT AND TESTING PROCEDURES BASED UPON THE TNRCC'S STAGE 11 VAPOR RECOVERY TEST PROCEDURES HANDBOOK Many regulations and guidelines apply when considering Stage II testing. All of these regulations must be met and every guideline followed to ensure a safe and accurate test. Biases and interferences often occur. An example of these biases occurs when dealing with nitrogen. In t order to insure flowrates of nitrogen do not exceed five CFM when introduced to the system, the use of a flowmeter, together with the nitrogen pressure gage, is used when delivering nitrogen into the storage tank space. Ullage requirements must follow certain guidelines in order for the system to be tested. The minimum ullage must be the greater of 25 percent of the manifolded ullage or 500 gallons (300 in the case of AST's), while the maximum total manifolded ullage shall not exceed 20,000 gallons. (See attached chart.) Considerations arise when dealing with vacuum-assist Stage II systems. In a vacuum- assist system which utilizes an incinerator, the processor or collection device must be isolated and the vapor system/incinerator connection capped. In the case of vacuum-assist systems which locate the vacuum producing device in-line between the Stage II vapor riser and the storage tank, compliance shall be determined by comparing the final five-minute pressure with the allowable minimum five-minute final pressure. A variety of equipment is used in the Stage II testing. Some of the equipment used is: nitrogen, pressure measuring devices, Vapor Coupler assembly, Dwyer flowmeter, leak detection solution, stopwatch and plastic bags. Commercial grade nitrogen in a high pressure cylinder, equipped with a two-stage pressure regulator and a one psig pressure release valve is used in testing. Pressure measuring devices used are 0-5 and 0-2 inches water column pressure gauges a connected in parallel and a 0,0-5.0 inches water column manometer to monitor the pressure decay in the vapor recovery system. A device equipped with a center probe is used to open the poppet, a pressure measuring device to monitor the pressure decay, and a connection for the introduction of nitrogen into the system should be used for testing the Vapor Coupler assembly. A Dwyer flowmeter is used to determine the required pressure setting of the delivery pressure gauge on the nitrogen supply pressure regulator. The pressure is set so the nitrogen flowrate is between 1.0 and 5.0 CFM. Leak detection solution can be used to verify the pressure integrity of the system components during the test. This leak detection solution can be any liquid solution designed to detect vapor leaks. The stopwatch used should be accurate to within 0.2 seconds. A plastic bag is required for each storage tank vent pipe. The bag should be leak tight, and will be used to encase the vent Pressure/Vacuum(PN)valves during the PN cracking pressure portion of the test. Two main parts of the calibration procedure are the determination of both the pressure/flowrate range and of the ullage and manifolding status of the Vapor Recovery system. To determine the pressure/flowrate range, a flowmeter is used to determine the nitrogen regulator delivery pressures which correspond to nitrogen flowrates of 1.0 and 5.0 CFM. The ullage and manifolding status of the vapor recovery system can be determined by measuring the gallons of gasoline present in each underground storage tank and determining the actual capacity of each storage tank from facility records. Next, the ullage space is calculated for each tank by subtracting the gasoline gallonage present from the actual tank capacity. The ullage for each tank i is recorded in the appropriate columns of the data sheets. Finally, the total ullage of the manifolded vapor space is added to the ullage of each manifolded tank. Once again the ullage _ requirements are important to remember The minimum ullage (including all manifolded tanks) during the test shall be 25 percent of the tank capacity or 500 gallons (300 in the case of AST's), whichever is greater. The total ullage should not exceed 20,000 gallons. To determine the proper Pressure/Vacuum (PN)valve operation, remove the PN valve from each vent pipe and cap each pipe in a manner that will prohibit leaks during the test procedure. Determine the cracking pressure of each valve separately using test methods - recommended by the manufacturer. Record the actual cracking pressure achieved during the manufacturers' recommended test and compare the valve to the listed cracking pressure of the valve. The location of the test being performed has special considerations for each individual test. When testing at the dispenser, install the"T"connector to the vapor riser inside the dispenser. Next, connect the nitrogen supply and the pressure measuring device to the"T"connector. When - testing at the Stage I Vapor Coupling of a two-point Stage I system, all of the following should be done. First, connect the Vapor Coupler Integrity Assembly to the Stage I Vapor Coupler. Connect the Vapor Coupler Test Assembly, and then connect the electrically grounded nitrogen supply to the assembly. Carefully pressurize the internal volume of the assembly to one inch water column. At this point, start the stopwatch and record the pressure after one minute. If the pressure after one minute is less than 0.2 inches water column, the leak rate through the Stage I vapor coupling poppet precludes conducting the static leak test at this location. If the pressure after one minute is greater than or equal to 0.2 inches water column, the pressure decay test may be conducted at this location. Disconnect the Vapor Coupler Integrity Assembly from the Stage I vapor coupler Test procedures begin with pressurizing the system. When pressurizing the system, open the nitrogen gas supply valve and set the regulator delivery pressure within the allowable range and start the stopwatch. Some systems have special regulations to follow when the system is pressurized. In the case of systems using PN valves rated to crack at no less than 2.5 inches water column (WC), the following will apply. The system shall be pressurized until each PN valve cracks. The actual cracking pressure as well as the manufacturers listed cracking pressure shall be recorded for each PN valve. Any PN valve that fails to crack within the manufacturers stated cracking pressure limits for that valve shall be considered to be faulty and must be replaced in order to continue the test. After replacement, retest the system. After cracking all valves under pressure, close and disconnect the nitrogen supply. The pressure of the system shall then be allowed to drop back below the cracking pressure until a stable pressure of 2.1 inches water column or better is achieved. When testing systems using PN valves rated to crack at less than 2.5 inches water column initial pressure, the system shall be pressurized until a pressure of at least 2.1 inches water column is reached. Timing requirements for the pressure decay must be met. If the requirements are met, close and disconnect the nitrogen supply. Start the stopwatch when the pressure has decreased to the initial starting pressure of two inches WC. This action begins the test. Record the pressure value and the time required to achieve this pressure. At one-minute intervals during the test, record the system pressure. After five minutes, record the final system pressure. If the system failed to meet the criteria, repressurize the system and check all accessible vapor connections using either leak detector solution or a combustible gas detector. If vapor leaks in the system are - encountered, they must be repaired prior to continuing the test. Repeat until the system meets the criteria. After successfully completing pressure decay, relieve the remaining system pressure, remove the"T"assembly hook up and reconnect the appropriate components. When testing Healy systems, certain steps must be followed. First, connect the 0-100" WC vacuum gauge at the 1/4" plug location for the vacuum test. Turn on the Multi-Jet by turning on any dispenser and then hanging the nozzle to maintain the Multi-Jet/Mini-Jet vacuum (all nozzles must be closed and must remain closed throughout the test). At this point the 0-100" WC Gauge is read. Next, close the 1" ball valve in the vapor inlet line and the 1/4" ball valve in the syphon line; observe the 0-100" WC gauge with all nozzles closed. Place a 1/2-mil-thick plastic dry cleaning bag over the vent discharge. This bag is to be closed with a string-tie gather on one end and an elastic band sealed around the vent pipe on the other end. With the bag empty and the ball valves closed,turn on the Multi-Jet/Mini-Jet and measure the time taken to fill the bag until just tight. If slack remains in the bag, while the Multi-Jet/Mini-Jet is running with the 1" ball valve on the vapor inlet and the 1/4" ball valve on the syphon line closed,there is no vacuum leak from the ball valves to the tank. Thus,the test is complete and the system is operating correctly. Repeat the steps for each dispenser. Afterwards, reconnect all dispensers to the vapor return pipe risers and repeat all steps to verify the systems tightness. Test Procedure TXP-102.1 Pressure Decay Final Pressure Criteria Stage II Balance or AST Systems Wtial System Pressure: Two inches water column Table 1: Minimum Pressure' After s Minutes for Balance Systems, or systems used vdth ASTs, Incbes Water Column amber of Affect= foulaa Apgraatrt0 i1M to Yt-06 07-12 13.18 Mive"'r(ze, aatasdt►) 300 0.16 Na Na Na Na i (AST, Only) 500 0.44 0.41 0.38 0.36 0.34 4 350 0.SO 0,47 0.45 0.42 0-40 4 600 O.M 0.53 O,S1 0.48 0.66 5 - 650 0.62 0.59 O.S6 0.54 0.51 5 700 0.67 0." 0.62 0.59 0.56 6 730 0.73 0.70 0.67 0.64 0.61 6 800 0.7Y 0.74 0.71 0.69 0.66 6 850 0.92 0.79 0.76 0.73 0.10 7 900 0.86 0.63 0.80 0.77 0.75 7 950 0.90 0.67 0.64 0.81 0.79 1000 0.93 0.91 *.is 0.59 0.52 8 1200 1.06 1.03 1.01 0.95 0.95 9 1400 1.16 1.16 1.11 1.09 1.06 11 1600 1.24 1.22 1.19 1.17 1.15 13 1800 1.31 1." 1.27 1.24 1.22 14 2000 1.37 1.39 1.32 1.30 1.28 16 2200 1.42 1.40 1.38 1.36 1.34 17 2400 ' 1.46 1." 1.42 1.40 1.39 19 2600 1.49 1.47 1.46 1.46 1.42 20 2800 1.52' 1.51 1.49 1.47 1.46 22 3000 1.33 1.54 1.33 1.50 1.49 24 3500 1.61 1.59 1.55 1.57 1.55 26 4000 1.69 1." 1.63 1.61 1.60 32 6500 1.69 1.66 1.67 1.45 1.64 35 3000 1.72 1.71 1.70 1.69 1.67 39 6000 1.76 1.75 1.74 1.73 1.72 67 7000 1.79 1.79 1.75 1.77 1.76 S4 5000 1.82 1.81 1.80 1.86 1.79 63 9000 1." 1.83 1.83 1.5; 1.81 71 10000 1.55 1.53 1.84 1.84 1.43 79 15000 1,90 1.90 1.89 1,89 1.89 it$ 20000 1.93 1.92 1.92 1.92 1." 158 Table Values loved an EgAt1we fond In 02Au893 a 17:42 TXP-102.1 page 15 Test Procedure TXP-102.1 Pressure Decay Final Pressure Criteria Stage II assist Systems Initial System Pressure: Two inches water column Table 2: Minimum Pressure' Alter S Minutes for Assist' SYstems, Inches water Column Number of Af fact ed BsulM �protla ullM• Tim to (pl1one) ►ressu Pressurize O1-ob 07-12 t3-ts tia-24 (sec ) erb so 0.73 0.69 0.65 0.61 0.57 4 550 0.80 0.76 0.72 0.66 0.6b 4 600 0.67 0.b2 0.78 0.74 0.71 5 650 0.93 O.aB 0.84 0.80 0.77 5 700 0.98 0.96 0.90 0.86 0.92 6 730 1.03 0.9@ 0.94 0.91 0.37 6 am 1.07 1.03 0.99 0.95 0.92 6 050 1.11 1,07 1.93 1.00 0.96 7 900 1.15 1.11 1.0> 1.03 1.00 7 "0 1.16 1.14 1.11 1.07 1.04 7 1000 1.21 1.16 1.14 1.10 1.07 8 1200 1.32 1.28 1.25 1.22 1.19 9 1400 1.40 1.37 1.34 1.31 1.26 11 16" 1.46 1.43 1.41 1.38 1.35 13 1500 1.51 1.49 1." 1.44 1.61 14 2000 _ 1.56 1.53 1.51 1.49 t,46 16 2200 1.59 1.57 1.55 1.53 1.51 17 2400 I.q 1.60 1.58 1.56 1.56 19 2600 1.65 1.63 1.61 1.59 1.57 20 2800 1.67 1.63 1." 1.62 1.60 22 3000 1.69 1.69 1.66 1.64 1.62 26 3500 1.73 1.72 1.70 1.69 1.67 28 4000 1.76 1.19 1.74 1.72 1.71 32 4500 1.79 1.79 1.77 1.7S 1.74 35 5000 1.81 1.60 1.79 1.Te 1.77 39 6000 1.84 1.83 1.92 1.31 1.80 47 7000 1.86 1.85 1.05 1.54 1.83 55 am 1.88 1.87 1.86 1.04 1.85 63 9000 1.09 1.89 1.86 1.87 1.67 71 10000 1.90 1.90 1.89 1.08 1,88 79 15000 1.93 1.93 1.93 1.92 1.92 1t8 20000 1.95 1.95 1.% 1.44 1.96 138 ' Table wire bead an Equations in N.2.1. (Manly systems Yea criteria found 1n Section 8.4) 02Au493 0 17:42 TXP-102.1 put 16 2.6 Cost Estimate } 2.6 COST ESTIMATE Providers should provide a price estimate for each task of each technology method proposed for this project. At least those tasks shown in the following list should be included. The Provider may wish to include additional tasks as appropriate depending on the complexity of the technology proposed. A cost estimate for each task associated with a subcontractor should be provided. NO COMPENSATION SHALL BE PAID to the Provider for the cost of obtaining and maintaining insurance, bonds, licenses, and certificates as required herein, as these are considered subsidiary to other items for which lump sum or unit prices are requested in this Proposal. System Tests COST ESTIMATE ITEM Tank Size Under-Fill Method Over-fill Method UST Tightness Test 550 gallon 200(each 350/each 1,000 gallon 20Q'each 350/each 2,000 gallon 24J each 350/each 4,000 gallon 265 each 350/ each 6,000 gallon 26y each 350/ each 8,000 gallon 265 each 350/each 10,000 gallon 31of each 350/each 12,000 gallon 36Q'each 350/each } 25,000 gallon 50Q each * /each COST UST Piping Tightness Test ----- 65. /each UST Line Leak Detector Test ------ 45. /each Stage II Annual Pressure Decay Test ------ 365 / each Stage II 3-year Full System Test ----- 650 /each Corrosion Protection System Test ------ 375**/each Miscellaneous Parts/Supplies ITEM COST Fill Cap 25.60 /each Fill Cap Gasket 5.55 /each Vent Cap 48.60 /each *Ainlay Overfill Test is not 3rd party certified for 25,000 gal. tank **If engineer certified test is required, cost would be $550.00. 6 Employee Labor Rates To further aid the City in its evaluation, the labor rates for typical categories of personnel employed by the Contractor shall be provided. Do not add categories. Select the City class closest to the Contractor's actual classification. All rates listed below shall be hourly rates. .. EMPLOYEE HOURLY RATE Principal 80.00 /hour Technician 45.00 / hour Clerk/Typist / [your 2-7 j 2.7 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PROVIDER _ Provider shall identify its company name, address, telephone number(s), and FAX number(s)for the local office as well as the headquarters. Provider shall attach a copy of its current Statement of Qualifications. If subcontractors - are to be utilized for services to be provided, current Statements of Qualifications for those companies must also be included. Provider shall submit a brief resume (one page maximum, 10 pt type minimum) of each professional person who will be assigned to this contract. Identify key persons by name and title and describe the primary work assigned as well as the percentage of time each x person will devote to this contract. Document Provider's experience (INCLUDING REFERENCES) with tank tightness testing, piping testing, Line Leak Detector (LLD) testing, Stage II Testing, and all other applicable testing associated with underground storage tank (UST) compliance and maintenance. If applicable, photographs, schematic drawings, and vendors brochures should be included with a narrative description. A copy of the Provider's Health and Safety program must be submitted as Provider's Qualifications Document 2.16. INCLUDE A COPY OF THE QUALIFICATIONS FOLLOWING THIS PAGE BOUND WITHIN THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE 2-e 2.7 Qualifications of the Contractor Key Personnel & How They Will be Utilized Name: Marshall D. Ryan, President Primary Work: Administration % of Time to be spent on Project: 5% Name: Donald Rawhoof- Director of Testing Primary Work: Administration; Tracer (Undefll) Testing; Ainlay (Overfill) Testing % of Time to be spent on Project: 50% Name: Mark Auer Sr. - Chief Technician Primary Work: Line & Line Leak Detector Testing % of Time to be spent on Project: 15% Name: Mark Auer, Jr. Primary Work: Tracer (Underfill) Testing % of Time to be spent on Project: 30% 2.7 Qualifications of the Provider 2.7.1 Unified Services of Texas, Inc. Unified Services of Texas, Inc. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS TNRCC CRP 000970 TNRCC RCAS 00278 2110 Greenbriar Drive Southlake, Texas 76092 Metro: (817) 481-9510 Facsimile: (817) 488-1729 THE UST VISION Unified Services of Texas (UST), Incorporated offers a broad expertise in petroleum storage tank systems, environmental analysis, site remediation and construction services. UST specializes in the services and technologies associated with testing, installation, operation, upgrade, and removal of both underground and aboveground storage tank systems and related remedial services. We are well suited to provide services in this rapidly developing field, because we understand how to balance the needs of our clients with the needs of the environment and the regulations enacted to protect it. The changes in operational and business processes brought about by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA) are many and dynamic. As a result, confusion is often created regarding the optimal business choices for compliance with these new regulations. We take great pride in ensuring that the services provided are consistent with existing regulations, and that we keep ourselves and our customers aware of impending changes and newly emerging concepts. Perhaps our greatest challenge will be to chart a well thought out course of action through the confusion, to establish strategic alliances with the right companies, to focus on the kind of work we do best, and to ensure that we consistently deliver safe, high quality services to our clients. To meet this challenge, the following goals for UST have been selected: Maintain focus on our customer's needs; Center our thinking around good common sense approaches; Strive for quality and excellence in all that we do; Lead by example; manage by facts; and • Motivate the UST staff members to continue improvement of our processes. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 ORGANIZATION 3 SERVICES PROVIDED I. Precision Testing &Calibration Division 4 11. Environmental Division 5 III. Fuel Purification &Tank Cleaning Division 6 IV. Construction Division 7 SELECTED CUSTOMER LISTING 8 EXAMPLES OF SERVICES PERFORMED 9 KEY EMPLOYEE SUMMARIES 13 CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE 20 REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSES ii INTRODUCTION Unified Services of Texas (UST), Incorporated is a Texas based corporation, with its principal offices located in Southlake,Texas. UST was incorporated in Texas on May 3, 1991. Each year since its inception, UST has experienced dramatic growth. In 1995, UST's Environmental Division was expanded — with the merger of a small environmental firm and the Testing Division was expanded with the acquisition of a Tracer Tight® affiliate in South Texas. The principals and key personnel of UST bring over 70 years of experience in services business contracting with federal,state and local governments as well as industry. UST's principal business focus is on petroleum and chemical storage tanks and related business - areas. We pride ourselves in being uniquely positioned as a full service environmental and storage tank contractor meeting our client's needs in the following areas: ■ Phase I,II, and III Site Assessments ■ Remedial Action Plans ■ Risk-Based Corrective Action Plans ■ Soil and Groundwater Remediation ■ Closure Plans and Reports ■ Precision Tank Testing ■ Underground/Aboveground Storage Tank System Upgrades ■ Leak Detection Systems ■ Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems _ Cathodic Protection Systems ■ Underground/Aboveground Storage Tank Installations and Removals ■ Confined Space Entry UST possesses licenses and registrations with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and other agencies and organizations as follows: ■ TNRCC Underground Storage Tank Contractor CRP 000970 ■ TNRCC Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank(LPST)Corrective Action Specialist RCAS 000278 ■ TNRCC Underground Storage Tank Installer/On-Site Supervisor for Installations and Repairs(Type A), and Removals (Type B) (5 Licenses) ■ Arkansas Contractor for Installation, Removal, Repair and Testing of underground storage tanks, , ADCPE 677 A&B ■ Ainlay Tank TegrityTm Volumetric Test System Certifications (4 Certifications) ■ Tracer Tight®Tank and Piping Test System Licenses (5 Licenses) ■ Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operator and Emergency Response(HAZWOPER) 1 ■ Competent Individuals for Excavation Safety ■ Confined Space Entry Certification ■ Numerous tank and equipment manufacturer's installation and repair certifications. The principals of UST have been active in the Texas Association of Storage Tank Professionals (TASTP) since its inception. TASTP is a trade association founded to provide members of this relatively new regulated industry with a means to coordinate technical and regulatory information and to encourage v development and adoption of coordinated, rational and consistent federal, state and local environmental protection policies to assure proper regulation of business activities. As respected members of industry and TASTP,Mr. Hill has participated in the legislative process alongside directors of other organizations and senior staff members of TNRCC. In addition to TASTP, UST is a member of the following organizations: ■ Texas Oil Marketers Association _ Environmental Assessment Association To minimize potential for delays and additional liability, UST's policy is to use equipment and _ vehicles that are in proper operating condition, well maintained, and fully insured. We carry general liability, automobile coverage, umbrella coverage and workman's compensation that exceeds the general requirements for most large projects. Our business growth in Texas is a direct reflection of customer satisfaction based on UST's superior performance and fair pricing. We are committed to safety, high quality performance, rapid response to client's needs, and ensuring that senior supervisory personnel are present during each phase of the project. A selected customer listing is enclosed for your convenience and review. 2 ORGANIZATION UST is organized in such a way so as to ensure effective cost control of overhead, general and administrative expenses. Such a streamlined organization also assures our clients that they will never be more than a telephone call away from senior management. T The services provided by UST are organized into four separate divisions, each meeting a distinct customer need. Figure 1 presents USTs company organization. A summary of the services performed by each division is provided in the next section, Services Provided. PRESIDENT - r VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION& FINANCE FULL PRECISION TEST [ENVIRONMENTAL PURIFICATION& CONSTRUCTION &CAUBRATION DIVISION TANK CLEANING DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION Figure 1: UST Organization 3 SERVICES PROVIDED I. PRECISION TESTING & CALIBRATION DIVISION UST is an affiliate of Tracer Research Corporation, the originator and developer of soil gas and tracer technologies. Tracer Tight@ is a non-volumetric vapor trace testing methodology which can detect and quantify leaks as small as 0.0004 GPH. Leaks can be accurately located within a few feet,even in pipelines several miles long, without taking the tank and pipeline system out of service. Test results are unaffected by the temperature, density and vapor pressure of the tank and pipeline system contents. " As a licensed and trained Affiliate, UST offers underground and aboveground tank and pipeline tightness tests and monthly monitoring services that represent technological improvement that is a quantum leap beyond all other leak detection and testing methods. Services provided by the UST Precision Testing & Calibration Division include: • Tank Tightness Testing - Tracer Tighe (leading edge non-volumetric testing technology) - Ainlay Tank TegrigJm (volumetric) - a Line Testing Tracer Tight IUS Line Tester • Leak Detection & Inventory Control Systems (sales, service & installation) • Credit Card Systems for Fueling Facilities (sales, service & installation) • Fuel System Calibration 4 II. ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION USTs Environmental Division provides general environmental consulting services including environmental assessments (ASTM & Non-ASTM formats), risk-based corrective action plans (A & B), delineation of soil and groundwater contamination, waste characterization and waste management. USTs experience in surface and subsurface remedial investigation plays a major role in the success of our _ environmental projects. UST prides itself in staying abreast of the ever changing and complex environmental regulations. Our clients benefit from our skills in managing the regulatory forms and reports as well as our close working relationships with local and state regulators. UST knows how to present proposed solutions to the agencies, and how to negotiate with the agencies to obtain the most favorable ruling possible for our clients. Our primary goal is to assist our clients in meeting their environmental goals in the most cost effective manner. - Areas of specialty include the following; • Emergency Spill Response • Phase I, 11 and III Site Assessments • Limited Site Assessments (LSA) • Vapor Trace® Soil Gas Surveys • Delineation of Soil and Groundwater Contamination • Soil and Groundwater Remediation • Regulatory Compliance and Permitting • Contaminated/Impacted Soil Excavation, Transport, Disposal and/or Remediation • Remedial Action Plans • Subsurface Investigation • Selected Remediation Technologies • Site Closure and Reporting • PSTR Fund Reimbursement Documentation Y0 Corporate Compliance Programs 5 III. FUEL 1'URIFICATION & TANK CLEANING DIVISION UST is well-experienced in the safe'entry and cleaning of above and below ground storage tanks. We understand that the hazards encountered while entering and cleaning storage tanks are best controlled by proper planning,inspection, supervision and training. UST utilizes the American Petroleum Institute, Publication 2015 (API 2015), "Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Tanks", as the procedural guidelines for performing cleaning of atmospheric and pressure storage tanks that have contained petroleum products. The division places specific emphasis on administrative controls, hazards and procedures, as related to each project. _ The general project tasks performed by the division include: • Tank Cleaning (all sizes) - Underground - Aboveground - Marine • Fuel Purification(diesel,jet fuel, light weight hydraulics) • Fuel/Oil Analysis • Fuel Monitoring Programs • Fuel Conditioners & Stabilizers • Contaminated Fuel Disposal 6 IV. CONSTRUCTION DIVISION The repair, upgrade, installation and removal of underground/aboveground storage tank systems has evolved into a highly regulated and unique area of the construction industry. UST is committed to providing its team members with the best quality training available. To this end, our licensed and OSHA trained staff members are provided with periodic in-house training in addition to more formal training at certified training facilities. UST is dedicated to providing a safe working environment for its employees while in the office and on each site. A copy of our standard Health and Safety Plan is available upon request. One primary area of concern for many tank system owners and operators is corrosion protection. Corrosion of buried steel tanks and piping is caused principally by complex electrochemical reactions in the soil. The main methods to protect underground systems involve protective coatings, insulation that separates metal components from each other, and the management of electrical currents flowing through the soil. Management of electric currents is achieved either through the use of sacrificial anodes(cathodic protection) or through use of electric current induced into the soil adjacent to the tank installation (impressed current). A variety of factors are considered when determining whether sacrificial anodes or impressed current should be used to protect a steel tank system. UST has assisted numerous owners in bringing their steel tank systems into compliance with corrosion protection regulations. Construction services provided include: • Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank System Design,Installation,Retrofit & Repair • Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank System Removal & Disposal • Pump & Dispenser Installation • Vapor Recovery Systems • Complete Tank System Service - Excavation - Plumbing - Electrical - Finish Grades (concrete & asphalt) • State-of-the-Art Equipment - Tanks (steel, fiberglass, composites, etc,) - Piping (steel, fiberglass, composites, etc.) - Monitoring Systems - Ancillary Equipments • Canopy Removal & Installation • Environmental/Remedial Construction Services 7 R SELECTED CUSTOMER LISTING This section presents a representative listing of some of UST's satisfied customers. ABC Compounding IT Corporation American Airlines,Inc. Jacobs Engineering Group Andrews Transport Company Joe Davis Enterprises Arlington,City of Johnson County Electric Coop. Baer Engineering,Inc. Kelly Moore Paint Co. Barney Holland Oil Company LaDew Fire Protection _ BAT Associates,Inc. Lincoln Properties Battelle Memorial Institute Lone Star Electric Blue Bell Creameries Lockheed-Martin,San Antonio Brazos Electric Power Coop. Lockheed-Martin,Fort Worth Carswell AFB Mackie Automotive,Inc. Centerline Industries Mack Trucks, Inc. Centreport Construction Services,Inc. Manhattan Construction i Cherry Capital Corporation Marriott International City Center Development Company Maxim Engineers Cleburne,City of McKinney,City of Columbia Medical Centers Meccon Industries,Inc. Crowley,City of Mechanical Interiors,Inc. D/FW International Airport Miller Distributing,Fort Worth Dallas,City of Minyard Food Stores Dallas Housing Authority Mobil Oil Company Decatur,City of Moore Transportation Delta Air Lines NAS Fort Worth JRB Denton,City of Nations Bank Department of Commerce, National Imagery&Mapping Agency National Weather Service North Richland Hills,City of Dominoes Pizza Ogden Aviation Services = Dyess AFB PacLease Leasing Enterprise Mortgage Acceptance Co. Perry Equipment Company EMPE Consultants Raba-Kistner Consultants Enecotech, Inc. Redwood Energy Esmond Engineering Roadway Services, Inc. Euless,City of Simonize Car Washes Federal Express Sky Chefs — Federal Medical Center,Carswell Southern Union Gas Flight Safety,Texas Southwestern Baptist Folgers Coffee,Inc. Theological Seminary Fort Worth,City of Tarrant County Corrections Center Fort Worth I.S.D. Tan-ant County Transportation Dept. Four Seasons Resort Tetra-Tech Fred Garrison Oil Company Texas Bank — Fruehauf Trailer Services Texas Refinery Corporation Fuelman/Gascard, Inc. Tinker AFB Gilbert Construction of Texas Trophy Club Country Club Goodyear Truck Tire Ctr. Unocal Grand Prairie,City of USACE Fort Chaffee US Air Force Base Grapevine-Colleyville I.S.D. Conversion Agency Greyhound Lines, Inc. U.S. Filter Services(Southwest) Halliburton Company Waste Management Texas, Inc. Hansom Hanks Winn-Dixie Stores,Inc. Harris Hospital Hertz Equipment Hillard Auto Group Interstate Brands Corporation 8 Revised:12100 EXAMPLES OF SERVICES PERFORMED Precision Tank Testing Services-Examples: • Compliance testing for 116 tanks and 151 piping systems with Tracer Tight® chemical trace element testing system for a large municipality. Provided client with an updated database of their underground storage tank systems. • Numerous Tracer Tighe tank testing systems installed to conduct monthly monitoring to meet established EPA standards for leak detection systems for various clients. • Tracer Tight®tank tests for major transportation company at numerous sites in Texas and Arkansas. • Annual Tracer Tighe®tank tests consisting of 15 tanks ranging in size from 1,000 - to 50,000 gallons for Air Force Base in Oklahoma. • Tracer Tight®tank tests and monthly monitoring consisting of 53 underground storage tanks ranging in size from 500 to 25,000 gallons. • Tracer Tight tank tests and monthly monitoring of 3 aboveground storage tanks ranging in size from 25,000 to 80,000 barrels for Air Force Base Conversion Agency. • Successful leak delineation on 1,200 feet of jet fuel pipeline at major international airport. • Numerous Ainlay Tank 'Tegrie volumetric tests performed for various clients. Environmental Services-Examples • More than 200 property site assessments and Limited Site Assessments "A) evaluating a wide range of environmental conditions (including impairments). Successful closure reporting. • Phase II Site Assessment. Performed Phase II site assessment including subsurface investigation, monitor well installation and remediation for a truck stop. • Soil Gas Survey. Performed Vapor Trace® soil gas survey at former truck stop service center. The purpose of the investigation was to determine the extent of 9 possible soil and/or groundwater contamination from underground storage tanks by screening soil gas for the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Thirty-two samples were collected at a depth of 2 to 20 feet. Using the information obtained from the sample analyses, a contour map was developed for plume delineation. • Groundwater Monitoring. Performed groundwater monitoring for numerous sites including the preparation of quarterly,semi-annual and annual reports as specified a by TNRCC. • Limited Site Assessment. Performed Limited Site Assessment(LSA) as directed by the TNRCC in response to a reported release at an operating service station. The LSA conformed to TNRCC requirements and included the LSA Report Form along with a site characterization , soil assessment, and waste management and disposition. A closure letter was issued in less than thirty days of submitting the report to TNRCC . ' Risk Based Corrective Action - Plan A. Performed Plan A Corrective Action Report for a former service station and leaking petroleum storage tank (LPST) facility. The report was prepared to determine target concentrations for the site under the TNRCC Plan A Risk Based Corrective Action Criteria. Plan A requires a comparison between site data and established TNRCC Risk-Based criteria. The Plan A report was intended to supplement the subsurface site investigations, - quarterly reports and Comprehensive Site Assessment previously conducted. • Risk Based Corrective Action - Plan B. Performed Exposure and Risk Assessment Report (Plan B) for a LPST facility as directed by TNRCC. The report addressed the site background, chemicals of concern,exposure assessment, toxicity assessment, and risk characterization. The objective of the report was to evaluate the site based on a risk-based approach to establish target cleanup concentrations or to obtain site closure based on calculated risks. • Low thermal desorption soil remediation for various clients in lots ranging from a few tons to more than 1,200 tons. • Design and engineering of passive bio-cells to accommodate 20,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil. Excavation and transportation of petroleum contaminated soil for bio-cells remediation. • Corrosion inspection, and certification, as well as the design, installation and repair of cathodic protection systems for the United States Army. 10 Fuel Purification and Tank Cleaning Services-Examples: • Numerous applications of fuel filtration services for diesel tanks experiencing algae growth at the fuel/water interface. • Numerous applications of fuel management programs, including additives (e.g., surfactants, emulsifiers, etc.) which assist in stabilizing and maintaining quality of fuel in tank. • Numerous tanks of varying sizes from 500 gallon to 132,000 BBLS accessed and cleaned. • Numerous manways installed in tanks of various sizes. Construction Services-Examples: • Removal and disposal of four 12,000 gallon fiberglass PST systems and seven 1,000 to 10,000 gallon PST systems as well as successful closure of several active LPST sites for a major international airport. • Environmental testing and construction services at 41 sites for a local oil distributor. Examples include closure of active LPST sites and removal of five 12,000 gallon and two smaller tanks at a major truck center. • Environmental testing, cleaning, and construction services for numerous small independent businesses and political sub divisions. Services include removal of petroleum tanks, waste oil tanks and the design of state-of--the-art fuel systems (tanks, piping, vents, dispensers) canopies, and islands in high water table conditions. • Removal of underground storage tank systems at twelve(12)facilities throughout Texas for a national freight company. Prepared closure reports for each site. Submitted workplan for accelerated site assessment for sites that involved contamination above state action levels. • Installation of an aboveground storage tank facility for a large construction company. Installation consisted of one (1) 500 gallon Fireguard" and two (2) 10,000 gallon double-wall U.L. 142 tank systems with a Phoenix 8000 fuel management system. • Spill and overfill protection, stage 11 vapor recovery and cathodic protection upgrades installed on nine (9) tank systems at fueling facility for international airport. A balanced Stage II vapor recovery system was installed on each tank 11 system in accordance with California Air Resources Board Executive Order. Stage II vapor recovery systems are designed to control emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) during automobile refueling. A "Structure to Soil Survey" was performed for each tank system to determine degree of cathodic protection present for each. Utilizing this information, a cathodic protection system was designed and installed as required by each site. • Successful submissions of documentation for numerous clients resulting in cost reimbursement from the Petroleum Storage Tank Remediation (PSTR) fund. 12 MARSHALL D. RYAN CERTIFICATION: TNRCC UST Installer/On Site Supervisor A& B License ILP 001210 TNRCC LPST Corrective Action Project Manager CAPM 00225 LDEQ Underground Storage Tank Certification IRC 0428 OSHA 40 Hour UST/HAZMAT Course Various Manufacturers Certifications EXPERIENCE: October 2000-Present. President/Chief Executive Officer of Unified Services of Texas,Inc. Responsible for all business aspects of the company, including estimating, scheduling and performance of all activities. Types of projects include environmental,testing, underground/aboveground storage tank upgrades,vapor recovery systems, cathodic protection systems, installations, repairs,removals and closure plans. Experienced in installation and maintenance of remedial systems for LPST sites. June 1998-Present. Vice President of Operations, Unified Services of Texas,Inc. Responsible for estimating, scheduling and performance of all construction activities. Types of projects include underground/aboveground storage tank upgrades,vapor recovery systems,cathodic protection systems, installations, repairs, removals and closure plans. Experienced in installation and maintenance of remedial systems for LPST sites. 1990-June 1998. Vice President of Construction,National Environmental Service Company (NESCO). As Project Manager from 1990-1992 supervised underground storage tank services in _ various states. Promoted to Division Manager in 1992 to establish NESCO's Texas division in San Antonio,Texas. In October 1997, promoted to Vice President of Construction and assigned the responsibility for all construction activities for NESCO in Texas. 1983-1990. Self Employed as licensed General Contractor in Albuquerque,New Mexico. Provided general construction services in both the residential and commercial market. 1981-1983. Field Technician,Triple B.Co.,a fuel system installation contractor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 1975-1981. Active service in the United States Air Force,completed Avionics Technician training. Honorably Discharged. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Over 19 years experience in service station construction and underground/aboveground storage tank systems design and construction. Experienced in residential and commercial construction activities. • Plans& Specification Development • Resource Management • Cost Estimation • Program Management • Planning, Programming& Budgeting • Engineering Analysis • PST System Installation& Removal • PST System Testing • Lab& Field Analysis • Electronic Systems Testing • PST Construction • Drafting • Cathodic Protection • PST Compliance Audits Revised:12/00 DONALD E. RAWHOOF EDUCATION: MA Speech Pathology;University of Illinois; 1974 BA Speech Therapy;Augustana College(IL); 1973 BA Computer Science;Coleman College(CA); 1986 CERTIFICATION: • Ainlay Tank'Tegritym Volummetric Test System • Tracer Tight®Tank and Piping System • OSHA UST/HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training EXPERIENCE: 1993-Present. Director of Precision Testing and Calibration. Responsibilities include supervising Ainlay Tank'Tegritym volummetric tests and Tracer Tight® tank and piping system tests. Other responsibilities include Vapor Trace® Express services as well as soil and water sample collection. Responsible for training of all testing personnel. Developed a data base for several large clients as well as a data base for in-house use. Assists in cost estimates and marketing efforts.. 1990-1993. Flight Test Specialist,Systems Analyst and Programmer for a small defense business in support of the joint Marine/Navy Unmanned Air Vehicle project. 1986-1990. Flight Test Specialist, Systems Analyst and Programmer for OGDEN Services/ERCUWestec Services, Inc. in support of the joint Marine/Navy Unmanned Air Vehicle project. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Over five years experience in tank system testing and related environmental business areas. • PST Testing • Data Base Development • Lab&Field Analysis • Drafting • Planning, Programming&Budgeting • Staff Development • Marketing MARK E.AUER, SR. CERTIFICATION: TNRCC UST Installer/On Site Supervisor A & B License ILP 001844 OSHA 40 Hour UST/HAZMAT Course Ainlay Tank 'Tegrity'm Volummetric Test System Tracer Tight®Tank and Piping System Various Manufacturers Certifications EXPERIENCE: 1992-Present. UST Technician II. Experienced in underground storage tank construction projects including upgrades; vapor recovery systems, cathodic protection systems, installations, repairs, removals and closure plans. Experienced in installation and maintenance of remedial systems for LPST sites. 1981-1992. Service Manager for large truck leasing company. Responsible for maintenance of 200 vehicles and fleet fueling system. 1971-1981. District Service Manager for Southland Corporation. Responsible for trucking operations for five branches. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Licensed to perform installation, repair and removals of underground storage tank systems. Specific qualifications in underground and aboveground storage tanks. • Tank and Piping Tightness Testing • Vapor Recovery Systems • Line Leak Detector Tester • Cathodic Protection • Backhoe & Excavator Operator • Upgrades & Repairs • PST System Installation & Removal • Remedial Systems 2.7 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE Date Personnel PROJECT TITLE Completed Utilized Responsibilities 1 City of Fort Worth 2000 Marshall Ryan Administration Petroleum Storage Tank Integrity Testing Don Rawhoof Administration; Overfill/Underfill Testing;Stage II 3 Year Contract 1998-2000 Mark Auer,Sr. Line/LLD Testing;Stage II Mark Auer,Jr. Underfill Testing 2 City of Dallas Annual Tank and Line 1995 Don Rawhoof Administration; Overfill/Underfill Testing Annual Compliance Testing Mark Auer, Sr. Line/LLD Testing;Minor Repairs 3 Release Detection Monitoring Ongoing Marshall Ryan Administration NAS JRB Fort Worth Don Rawhoof Administration,Overfill/Underfill testing May 1993-Present Mark Auer,Jr. Underfill Testing 4 Tank&Line Testing&Monthly Monitoring Ongoing Marshall Ryan Administration Services/Stage II Testing/LLD Testing Don Rawhoof Administration; Underfill Testing American Airlines, DFW Airport Mark Auer, Sr. Line/LLD Testing;Minor Repairs 1992-Present Mark Auer,Jr. Underfill Testing 5 Tank&Line Testing&Monthly Monitoring Ongoing Marshall Ryan Administration Services Don Rawhoof Administration; Underfill Testing American Airlines-Headquarters Mark Auer,Jr. Underfill Testing 6 Tank&Line Testing&Monthly Monitoring Ongoing Marshall Ryan Administration Services/Stage II Annual Tests Don Rawhoof Administration; Underfill/Overfill Testing;Stage II LLD Testing Mark Auer,Sr. Line/LLD Testing; Minor Repairs Ogden Aviation Services-DFW Mark Auer,Jr. Underfill Testing -OMPANV CONFIDENTIA1 2.7 Qualifications of the Provider r 2.7.2 Petrosery 02/06/2001 10:14 817-237-8552 MIKE GARRISON PAGE 03 etro 8022 Jacksboro Hwy. _ Fort Worth, TX 76135 Phone(317) 834-0303 Fax 817-237-8552 www.petroservinc.com February 6, 2001 Unified Services of Texas 2110 Greenbriar Road Southlake, TX 76092 RE: Tester Experience Mike Garrison-UST#-SS-0070PT (11)Years tank testing (11)Years line&leak locating (5)Years Stage 11 testing Eddie Joines-UST#SS-0069PT (9)Years tank testing (9)Years We&leak locating (5) Years Stage II testing (2)Years CP Testing Jimmy Stahr-UST#SS-0071PT (2)Years tank testing _. (2) Years line&leak locating (2) Years Stage H testing .. If you have any questions please call(817) 834-0303. Thank You, —d4a— � .; Patti Holt Secretary 2.8 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS Providers shall complete the following information and submit it with the Qualifications Documents to permit the City of Fort Worth to more fully evaluate the submittal's quality prior to awarding the contract, .. Tisks Petroserve 8022 Jacksboro Hwy 817-834-0303 817-237-8552 Stage II Vapor Recovery Testing Fort Worth, T% 76135 A i I i i I IF NECESSARY, PROVIDE MORE SHEETS TO DESCRIBE ADDITIONAL SUBCONTRACTORS. 2-9 2.9 VENDOR'S COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW Article 601g of Vernon's Texas Civil Statues (1985) applies to the award of contracts to non-resident Providers (out-of-state Providers whose corporate offices or principal place of business are outside of the State of Texas) who are required to bid projects for construction, improvements, supplies or services in Texas at an amount lower than the lowest Texas resident Providers would be required to under bid a non-resident Provider in order to obtain a comparable contract in the state in which the non-resident's principal place of business is located. The appropriate blanks in Section A below must be filled out by all out-of-state or non-resident Providers in order for their submittal to meet specifications. The failure of out-of-state or non-resident Providers to do so will automatically disqualify that Provider. Resident Providers must check the box in Section B below. A. Non-resident Providers in (give state), our principal place of business, are required to be percent lower than resident Providers by state law. A copy of the statute is attached. Non-resident Providers in (give state), our principal place of business, are NOT required to under bid resident Providers. B. Our principal place of business or corporate offices are in the State of Texas. (vJ' (Check this box if statement B is true) PROVIDER: h Unified Services of Texas, Inc. BY: Marshall D. Ryan (Company Name) (print or type name of signatory) ` 2110 Greenbriar Drive (Address) (Sign (ure) Southlake, T% 76092 President (City,State,Zip) Title(print or type) 2-1 o r 2.10 INSURANCE CERTIFICATES 2.10.1 FOR PURPOSES OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT INSURANCE CERTIFICATE(S) FOLLOWING THIS PAGE AND BOUND WITHIN THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE. 2.10.2 The successful Provider will be required by the contract to have insurance coverage as detailed below. Prior to commencing work, the Provider shall deliver to Fort Worth certificates documenting this coverage. The City may elect to have the Provider submit its entire policy for inspection. "A. Commercial General Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. "B. Professional Liability Insurance: (i.e. Errors and Ommissions Liability Insurance) $1,000,000 each ocurrence. "C. Automobile Liability Insurance— Coverage on vehicles involved in the work performed under this contract: ♦ $1,000,000 per accident on a combined single limit basis or: ♦ $500,000 Bodily injury/person ♦ $250,000 Property damage ♦ $2,000,000 Aggregate "D. Worker's Compensation — a) Statutory limits for Worker's Compensation plus b) employer's liability at a minimum: ♦ $500,000 each accident; ♦ $500,000 disease -policy limit; and ♦ $500,000 disease -each employee. "E. Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) and/or Pollution Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence. EIL coverage(s) must be included in policies listed in items A and B - above; or, such insurance shall be provided under separate policy(s). Liability for damage occurring while loading, unloading and transporting materials collected under the contract project shall be included under the Automobile Liability insurance or other policy(s). "F. The following shall pertain to all applicable policies of insurance listed above: "1. Each insurance policy required by this Contract, except for Workers Compensation insurance and professional liability insurance policies shall } be endorsed to include that the City of Fort Worth, its officers, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers as additional insured as respects operations and activities of, or on behalf of the named insured, performed under contract with the City of Fort Worth. 2-11 "2. Subcontractors shall be covered under the Provider's insurance policies or they shall provide their own insurance coverage; and, in the latter case, documentation of coverage shall be submitted to the Provider prior to the commencement of work and the Provider shall deliver such to the City. "3. Prior to commencing work under the contract, the Provider shall deliver to the City of Fort Worth insurance certificate(s) documenting the insurance required and terms and clauses required. ~ "4. Each insurance policy required by this contract shall contain the following clause or reasonably equivalent terms: This insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non-renewed until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Director of Environmental Management. City of Fort Worth, 1000Throckmorton, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6311. "3. The insurers for all policies must be approved to do business in the State of Texas and be currently rated in terms of financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of the Director of Risk Management for the City of Fort Worth. "6. The deductible or self-insured retention (SIR) affecting the coverage required shall be acceptable to the Risk Manager of the City of Fort Worth; and, in lieu of traditional insurance, alternative coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups must be also approved." 2-12 2.10 Insurance Certificates �ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE, CSR RH TDATE(MMlDD/YY) IFI-1 02/05/01 PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE Monroe & Monroe (UST) HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,EXTEND OR 204 Billings #110 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Arlington TX 76010 Phone: 817-640-5035 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURED INSURER A: Mid—Continent Casualty Co. — INSURERB: Fremont Industrial Indemnit Unified Services of Texas Nancy Hill INSURERC: 2110 Greenbriar INSURER0: Southlake TX 76092 � INSURER E: COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN.THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN 1S SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS.EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. IRATION NTRR, TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATE MM/DDlYY TIVE DATE MICY MroDlYY LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000. f" A I X j COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY 04-GL-26514 02/24/00 02/24/01 FIRE DAMAGE(Any one fire) $ 100,000. [k+—,CLAIMS MADE F X�OCCUR MED EXP(Any one person) E 5,0 0 0. irofessional Liab 04-GL-26514 02/24/00 02/24/01 PERSONAL a#ADVINJURY $ 1,000,000. GENERAL AGGREGATE s2,000,000. I GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG s2,000,000. -- POLICY PRO LOC JECT AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY � COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT b 1 000 O00 rA X ANY AUTO 08-TX-6519 02/24/00 02/24/01 (Ea accident) j ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person) $ r---1 HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $ NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accident) r-1 PROPERTY DAMAGE $ (Per accident) GARAGE LIABILITY ;AUTO ONLY•EA ACCIDENT +s ANY AUTO ) I OTHER THAN ACC % s AUTO ONLY: AGG $ I EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE S 10,000,000 A �X j OCCUR 17 CLAIMS MADE J XS108063 02/24/00 02/24/01 AGGREGATE I s 10,000,000 DEDUCTIBLE $ X RETENTION $ 10,000 1 S wu AtU WORKERS COMPENSATION AND TORY LIMITS ER B EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY W-042214-01 03/29/00 03/29/01 E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,0001000 E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE S 1,000,000 E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $1,000,000 OTHER A Lsd/Rental Equip SP59089 02/24/00 02/24/01 300000itm 400000/loc A lProperty Section CP122217 02/24/00 1 02/24/01 Bldg & PP 481,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENTISPECIAL PROVISIONS Sudden & Accidental Pollution is included in GL. The City of Ft.Worth, its officers,agents,employees,representatives & volunteers are named as an additional insured on the above policies. CERTIFICATE HOLDER N I ADDITIONAL INSURED;INSURER LETTER: CANCELLATION CITYF-1 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATIOF DATE THEREOF,THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL '40 DAYS WRITTEN City of Fort Worth NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL Dept. of Environmental Mgmt. IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER,ITS AGENTS OR 1000 Throckmorton Ft Worth TX 76102-6311 REPRESENTATIVES. AUTyORIZ D REPRE ATIVE ACORD 25-S(7197) ( OACORD CORPORATION 1988 2.11 PROVIDER'S LICENSES & CERTIFICATES Provider shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges, costs, and fees, and give all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work. Provider must provide a copy of the appropriate certifications, registrations, and licenses and related certificates (including Subcontractors)with their submittal. Provider should include copies of the Company licenses and certificates from EPA, DOT, TNRCC, etc. and provide copies of individual licenses and certificates upon request from the City. ATTACH COPIES OF CURRENT APPLICABLE LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES FOLLOWING THIS PAGE AND BOUND WITHIN THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE 2-13 2.11 Contractor's Licenses & Certificates 2.11 .1 Unified Services of Texas, Inc. 5 i TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION CH'nbye raaUUb "kaara �e Zauk 011'flufradar Certificate of Registration (NON-TRANSFERABLE) pr, if knofun fllnf Unified Services of Texas, Inc. 4as fulfilirb all flare ntrrssttrg 'ry quir=rnfs anb is 4trehV rrgisfvrzb as an Pnb-ergrounb ,Sforap C` ank (gonfrarfor fuif4 fore Texas Nafural Psourr>e (gonsrerilafion ( ommission anb ma V -engage in for insfallafion, r ynir, anb removal of unbrrgruunb sfrragr fauks fuif4in fllre Sfnfr; of`&xus yursuanf fa `&flre 30, t` txas pminisfrafivr, (gnbv, (94ayf n 334, ,Subr4apfrer P_ (` 4is rtdiftrafre fuill be iialib so long as flfis rrerfifirafe is not revok eb anb is renrefureb arrorbing fo lafu_ PSistrttlian Na_ pttte of�Issutttcaa: CRP000970 June 4, 1994 4� �lx' 47 710 �. Chairman Ex tive Director TNRCC '—� TNRCC TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION -ZrD4=S9 60PmFa&VF' o4C&0t2 eSh/,ECiafiit &%tlf leate of eJPe9llt%atlon (NON-TRANSFERABLE) -Se a known t4at Unified Services of Texas, Incorporated 4as fuffcfed aff t4c neaessaay %equkaments and is 4ru- y E&glste¢zJ as an�J e��6ovEeetive o¢etion eS#eataf'lst wlM t4c E7exas :-./Yatutaf-cResouzee donse¢vatiorr-6ommisslon and may engage in action sezviees wit4in t4r.State o f aexas#wuuant to E71tte 30, gexas 4vq �intnlstzative lode,64a#tr%334,.Su yc4a#te¢ q. EX i eeztlfieate is valid so long as tlils ceztlftcate is not muoked and is zenewzd accotaling to law. eRegistzatton e�/o: 125ate of gssuance: RCAS00278 December 6, 1994 w � ' C- (� . Chairman \ Ex utive Director TNRCC TNRCC Robert J. Huston, Chairman .n R.B."Ralph"Marquez,Commissioner �_ ) � NOV 2 U 2000 John M. Baker,Commissioner Jeffrey A.Saitas,Executive Director _ ........................... TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Protecting Texas by Reducing and Preventing Pollution w November 15, 2000 MR. MARSHALL D. RYAN UNIFIED SERVICES OF TEXAS, INCORPORATED 2110 GREENBRIAR DRIVE SOUTHLAKE TX 76092 Re: Renewal of Registration as an LPST Corrective Action Specialist for UNIFIED SERVICES OF TEXAS, INCORPORATED; Registration No.: RCAS00278; Renewed as of November 15, 2000. DEAR MR. RYAN: We are pleased to inform you that you have met all the requirements necessary for renewing your registration as an LPST Corrective Action Specialist. Please note that you will only receive this renewal approval letter, and your last certificate will be valid so lone} as the certificate is not revoked and is renewed according to law. The Certificate of Registration will expire on December 13, 2001. The registered Corrective Action Specialist is required to prominently display the above referenced RCAS registration number on all bids, proposals, and offers pertaining to LPST corrective action services. A renewal application will be mailed to you at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. An application for renewal and all required additional information must be submitted to the Executive Director at least 30 days prior to the expiration date printed on this letter. Any relevant change of information to the registrant (e.g. change of employer, change of mailing address, etc.)during the validated year of registration shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission within 30 days of the change. If you have any questions, please contact Yalonda Dover, Corrective Action Registration Program, at (512) 239-2192. Sincerely, eaDover Bye'Y Occupational Certification Section Compliance Support Division Enclosure subi\forms\pms-info\rnl\2nd-approval P.O. Box 13087 • Austin,Texas 78711-3087 • 512/239-1000 • Internet address:www.tnrcc.state.tx.us printed mi recycled paper using$ny.ba,ed ink 4W TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION BE IT KNOWN THAT MARSHALL RYAN I D ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR AN 'ORRECTI VE ACTION OJECT NIANAGER AND IS REGISTERED TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION SERVICES WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS. xec ive Director VALID THROUGH:NOvembe' 13, 2001 REGISTRATION NO.: CAPM001.25 AI 4 M* t Tracer Research Corpora t ion Tracer Tight® Leak Detection Method Manufacturer's Certification Certifies: Don Rawhoof Licensed Affiliate Unified Services of Texas Certification Valid 12/03/99 Thru 12103/01 The employee listed above has completed sufficient training and/or requirements and has demonstrated certifiable knowledge to perform Tracer Tight® Leak Detection Services. Termination with the aforementioned company will void the Tracer Tight® certification. Certified By, imy Humphries Affiliate Manager im"o, MUM AINLAY TANK 'TEGRITY TESTER CERTIFICATION W This is to certify that Iff: Donald E. Rawhoof has satisfactorily completed an AINLAY TANK 'TEGRITY TESTER INSTRUCTIONAL is SEMINAR. The program included general instruction in underground storage system precision testing, specific instruction in the use of the AINLAY TANK 'TEGRITY TESTER, actual usage of the equipment, and a written examination. EXAMINATION DATE: 05 20 94 CERTIFICATION # UST-04 SEMINAR SPONSOR: SEMINAR INSTR TOR (S): Unified Services of Texas, Inc. S Ainlay Tank Testi4/& Repair, Inc. Southlake, Texas A fig Ill L Nv" I "AM,W, Al' 1-�7 Of a 'g Ygf' urt.ogng piq MIRM ............... ........... COOES746 Tracer Research C o r p o r a t i o n Tracer Tight® Leak Detection Method Manufacturer's Certification Certifies: Mark Auer Sr. Licensed Affiliate Unified Services of Texas Certification Valid 12/03/99 Thru 12103101 The employee listed above has completed sufficient training and/or requirements and has demonstrated certifiable knowiedge to perfoan Tracer Tight® Leak Detection Services. Termination with the aforementioned company will void the Tracer Tight® certification. Certified By, Jimmy Hum hries Affiliate Manager 2 .-V-301 7pgg" Vitt AINLAY TANK 'TEGRITY TESTER CERTIFICATION This is to certify that Mark E. Auer Sr. has satisfactorily completed an AINLAY TANK 'TEGRITY TESTER INSTRUCTIONAL SEMINAR. The program included general instruction in underground storage system precision testing, specific instruction in the use of the AINLAY TANK 'TEGRITY TESTER, actual usage of the equipment, and a written examination. 61, 05 20 94 UST-02 EXAMINATION DATE: CERTIFICATION # SEMINAR SPONSOR: SEMINAR INSTRUCTOR(S): Unified Services of Texas, Inc. 115 Southlake, Texas Ainlay Tank Test ,, & Repair, Inc. OR -OW!", tit TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION UST INSTALLER LICENSING PROGRAM BE IT KNOWN THAT MARK EUGENE AUER HAS FULF4LED ALL REOUIREMENTS FOR A TYPE A,..4 eB LICENSE° TO PERFORM:,UST INSTALLATION, REPAIR ANO REMOVALS NA WITH(N..•THE STATE'OF TeXAS. VALID THROOW January 31, 2002 CC ve DITCCtOC LICENSE NO.: IL'P001S44 Tracer Research C o r p o r a t i o n Tracer Tight® Leak Detection Method Manufacturer's Certification Certifies: Mark Auer Jr. Licensed Affiliate Unified Services of Texas Certification Valid 12103199 Thru 12103101 The employee listed above has completed sufficient training and/or requirements and has demonstrated certifiable knowledge to perform Tracer Tight® Leak Detection Services. Termination with the aforementioned company will void the Tracer Tight® certification. Certif d By, immy Hump vies Affiliate Manager 2.11 Contractor's Licenses & Certificates 2.11 .2 Petro Sery TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Certificate of Registration (NON-TRANSFERABLE) �9e it hnofvu filaf Petroserv, Inc. has Uftlfeb Ziff the neressaq "quiremenfs anb is Ilex bU regisfinh as an Pubergrounb Aforup `dlank (gonfrarfor faith file %"as Anfural Aesourre Guserbation &mmission nub mar engage in the installation, repuir,, anD remobal of unbergrounh storage funks faifhin f4o'sfafe of grxas pursunuf to Tiffe 3D, Qtexas AhmiuistrafilIe (9obe, (9hapfrr 3341 y Aghchapfer;- %his rerfi tate eel be bafih so long as fliis rertif rah is not r-thaheb nub 10 is rpmfokb.arrII=Muo.'.to.Iafv. 14 n Via. CRP000622 � tt �' ""� August 1891995 � w _ yam' Chairman �' Eaecati Director TNRCC CC 7 nit:31 817-237-8552 MIKE GARRISON .. PAGE 04 TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVAT M ISSION ' UST INSTA f {;I ISINA Q GRAM M H A 3DNHAS EV vcts w r STATE OF Ta vAtID THROU r 16,2001 2.12 PROVIDER'S_LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE HISTORY Provider's legal and compliance history is a critical component of this Request For Proposal. Read this section with care and respond accordingly. Failure of the Provider to provide all the information requested and to certify the report, will result in the Provider's submittal being declared non-responsive. Provider shall attach a written report of legal action brought against: 0 Provider; 7 Provider's officers; 0 Provider's employees; AND 0 Provider's proposed subcontractors relating to the protection of the environment. The report shall include all legal action brought within five (5) years of the closing date of this Request for Proposal. The report shall detail the substance, status, and outcome of such legal action. This includes without limitation the names of the agency and/or persons bringing the action, all relevant dates, and all fines, judgments, and/or settlements. Include the following information for each case at a minimum: • Style of Case (X vs. Y ) • Settlement Information (as appropriate) • Cause Number • Names/Addresses of all parties named • Court • Counsel List and phone numbers • Date of Disposition • Judgement and Order of Judgement "LEGAL ACTION" means: ANY enforcement action by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, any other federal agency, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (including its predecessor agencies the Texas Water Commission and the Texas Air Control Board), the Texas Department of Health, and any other state agency, commission or department, whether in Texas or elsewhere, as a result of violations, real or alleged, of any laws, licenses, permits, judicial orders, or administrative orders, relating to the protection of the environment. In this context, enforcement action shall include without limitation, written warnings, notices of violation, consent orders or agreements, compliance orders, administrative hearings, and criminal prosecution. Legal action also means any civil litigation brought by any person relating to the protection of the environment. "RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT" means: requirements pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, handling, storage, transportation, reporting, records keeping, permitting, licensing, treatment, disposal, emission, discharge, spill, release, or threatened release of: (a) Hazardous materials, hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, toxic substances, petroleum, industrial waste, solid waste, pollutants or contaminants into or onto the: (1) Air, surface water, drinking water, groundwater, storm water, publicly owned 2-14 treatment works, or land. THE REPORT SHALL BE SIGNED AND CERTIFIED by an authorized representative of the - Provider, using the form on the following page. The top portion of the form is to be completed if a report is attached. The bottom portion of the form is to be completed if Provider has no legal actions to report. An authorized representative of the Provider shall mean (1) if the Provider is a corporation: the president, secretary, or treasurer, or a vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision-making functions for the corporation; (2) if the Provider is a partnership, a general partner; and (3) if the Provider is a sole proprietorship, the sole proprietor. INCLUDE A COPY OF THE REPORT FOLLOWING THE CERTIFICATION PAGE BOUND WITHIN THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE 2-1 s 2.12 Provider's Legal and Compliance History CONTRACTOR'S LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE HISTORY I hereby certify that no legal action relating to the protection of the environment has been brought against Unified Services of Texas, Inc., its officers or employees or the proposed subcontractor Petrosery its officers or employees. Nancy J. ill Vice President, Administration & Finance Unified Services of Texas, Inc. February 7. 2001 Certification of Provider's Leqqal and Compliance History Complete ONE of the Following Certifications: Certification of PAST or CURRENT LEGAL ACTION Report I certify under penalty of law that the attached report of Providers, Providers officers, Providers employees, and Providers proposed subcontractors Legal and Compliance History was prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. PROVIDER: BY: Company Name (print or type name of signatory) (signature) Title(print or type) Date Certification of NO Legal Action certify under penalty of law that the legal and compliance history of Provider, Providers officers, Providers employees, and Providers proposed subcontractors was researched under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, I hereby certify that no legal action relating to the protection of the environment was brought against Provider, Provider's officers, Providers employees, or Providers proposed subcontractors within the preceding five years. To the best of my knowledge and belief, this - statement is true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. PROVIDER: Unified Services of Texas, Inc. BY: Nancy J. Hill Company Name (print or type name of signatory) 'A Uc,4 Vice President of Administration & Finance (signature) Title(print or type) February 7, 2001 Date 2-16 2.13 HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM MANUALS Each Provider should submit a copy of their Corporate Health and Safety Program Manual and a copy of their proposed Health and Safety Plan for this project. INCLUDE A COPY OF THE PROPOSED HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN FOR THIS PROJECT FOLLOWING THIS PAGE, BOUND WITHIN THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE. INCLUDE A COPY OF THE CORPORATE HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM MANUAL BOUND SEPARATELY BUT MAILED WITHIN THE SAME ENVELOPE. 2-17 2.13 Health & Safetv Program Manuals Proposed Health & Safety Plan For this Project STANDARD HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN UNIFIED SERVICES OF TEXAS, INC. January 2, 1996 UST Job No. (Various) RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION AND/OR DATA The information andror data contained herein is the sole property of Unified Services of Texas,Inc.('UST")and shall not be duplicated,used,or disclosed in whole or in part and disclosed outside UST for any purpose without specific written authority by UST. This restriction does not limit the use of information and/or data contained herein,I such Information andfor data Is obtained from another source without restriction. This restriction applies to all information andfor data contained herein. SOP-2 STANDARD HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN CLIENT & LOCATION: Various SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE: Various LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: 911 FIRE DEPARTMENT: 911 ENVIRONMENTAL COORD: Various TNRCC DISTRICT OFFICE EMERGENCY RESPONSE: 911 NEAREST LOCAL HOSPITAL HOSPITAL ADDRESS ROUTE TO HOSPITAL (Attach a map of route to hospital) THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-2 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 STANDARD SAFETY PROGRAM PLAN I. INTRODUCTION The safe practices described in this plan have been developed for the protection of each employee,consultant and subcontractor performing tasks on a project site,as well as for the protection of members of the general public that may enter the job site, whether such entry was authorized or not. For the purposes of this plan, the term "accident" shall be defined as an "unforeseen or unplanned event". Therefore, UST's "accident prevention policy" shall be to prevent the occurrence of unforeseen and/or unplanned events in the workplace. Very often,accidents happen without warning,with the caused of many being the combination of a lack of knowledge,inattention,and thoughtlessness on the part of the employee himself. The lack of knowledge of or the willful and intentional noncompliance with proper safety precautions contained herein, as well as other special safety procedures that may be imposed for a specific project, will not be tolerated and will be deemed inexcusable. Each UST employee must establish and maintain a thorough working knowledge of UST's Standard Operating Policies and Procedures, including this Standard Safety Program Plan, and refer to each as may be required to ensure the safe, proper and prompt completion of each task assigned. �. The effectiveness of UST's Standard Safety Program depends upon the participation and cooperation at every level; management, supervisory personnel, craftsmen, tradesmen, laborers, consultants and/or subcontractors. The policies and procedures contained herein have been reviewed by senior management and are hereby implemented. UST's Safety Manager is assigned principal responsibility and authority for the implementation of the Standard Safety Program Plan. It is concluded that each employee has a moral obligation to themselves, their family, their fellow workers, UST and the general public to do everything possible to prevent accidents. The provision of safe, efficient equipment along with every conceivable safety device will not in itself ensure a working safety program. It is however, the careful observance of safe practices and the application of common sense on the part of each employee, that will best eliminate risk and prevent accidents. Safe and careful habits result naturally from good work practices and may be acquired by personal experience or by profiting from the experience of others. To aid each employee in developing safe work habits, UST has prepared this Standard Safety Program Plan discussing many of the safe working procedures to be followed on the job sites. All employees should review this plan carefully and become thoroughly familiar with the types of potential hazards and the applicable safety precautions outlined herein. Too much emphasis cannot be placed on the importance of knowing how to work safely! It is your responsibility — YOUR LIFE, AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS, DEPENDS ON IT! THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-3 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 II. GENERAL SAFETY POLICY UST enjoins each employee to take a proactive role in providing for the safety and well being _ of all employees and other personnel that may be present at the time of an accident. Each employee is specifically requested to immediately advise the Safety Manager, supervisor or any member of management, of any unsafe condition, practice or procedure. Suggestions for improving any aspect of safety are always welcomed. Safety is everyone's responsibility and requires the full cooperation of all employees, consultants, subcontractors and management. III. DISCIPLINARY AND ENFORCEMENT POLICY A Basis for the policy. State and federal law requires every employer to take affirmative disciplinary action against every safety violator. Therefore, a company-wide policy has been T adopted to take affirmative types of disciplinary action against any worker who knowingly or willingly violates any established safe work policy, procedure or practice. - B. Employee R.esponsibility(ies). Employees shall assume responsibility for assuring that their work activity is performed in a safe manner and that it complies with this Standard Safety Program Plan. Employees shall keep a copy of this plan readily available during working hours. Additionally, a copy of this plan shall be carried in each UST vehicle. Lost, damaged or misplaced copies will be reissued upon request. C. Disciplinary Policy. Each employee shall,as a part of their indoctrination process,read and provide his written certification that he understands the disciplinary actions as set forth in this section. This is the formal process selected by UST, to advise each employee in detail of what type of disciplinary action will be taken for violating UST's Standard Safety Program Plan. By affixing his signature as required, each employee certifies that he has read, understands, and will comply with the Standard Safety Program Plan and other special safety instructions as may be given from time to time. The minimum disciplinary actions as outlined herein,will be strictly enforced. However,UST reserves the option to take such other action as deemed appropriate, including termination of the employment of the violator(s), regardless of the number or severity of the offense(s). UST formulated this disciplinary policy and procedure based on the numerous State and Federal(Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA))decisions that every employer must discipline employees for safety and-health violations. The safety procedures outlined in UST's"Standard Safety Program Plan"are for the protection of all employees, consultants, subcontractors and the general public. Accidents happen without warning, with many caused by the carelessness of the worker himself. UST will make every effort to ensure the health and safety of all workers in every situation. No worker will be required or knowingly permitted to work in an unsafe or unhealthy environment, except for the purpose of making it safe and healthy and then only after proper precautions have been taken to protect the worker while engaged in such work. However, sometimes we are faced with a situation where the worker is aware of the correct work practice that has been adopted for his protection,but the worker has either failed from neglect THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE NFORMAT10N AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-4 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 or has refused to comply with established UST and/or OSHA recognized safe work practices and therefore, must be disciplined. The following policy has been adopted by UST, as its company-wide policy for each employee, consultant or subcontractor, who knowingly and willingly violates any established UST or OSHA procedure, regulation, or order which has been adopted for employee safety and health or protection of the general public. 1. The Safety Manager or designated representative, shall conduct a thorough investigation of each safety violation reported. The purpose of the investigation shall be to determine the effectiveness of established safety policies and procedures, as well as any violation(s) of the Standard Safety Program Plan. A report of the findings shall be presented to UST senior _ management as soon as'possible. 2. Should a violation of UST's Standard Safety Program Plan be noted, written notification of the violation shall be provided to the responsible employee. The employee shall be required to acknowledge receipt of the notice of violation, and he shall then have a period of not more than five (5) working days to respond in writing. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the notice of violation will in no way be construed as an admission of guilt or responsibility by the employee,for the alleged violation. Each notice of violation shall be serialized and a copy maintained by the Safety Manager, in a chronological file. 3. Upon receipt of the employee's written response, the Safety Manager and/or UST senior management shall within five (5) working days, formally notify the employee of the action(s) to be taken. Disciplinary actions toward the responsible employee shall be based upon his previous history of non- compliance and shall be determined by researching existing records for a period not exceeding the most recent twelve (12) months prior to the date of the particular violation in question. (a) If no prior violation exist within the allotted twelve(12)month period, the minimum (Level 1) disciplinary action shall be taken. (b) If the violation is determined to be "serious" in nature, the minimum action taken shall be based on the 2nd disciplinary level (Level 2), resulting in one day off without pay. As each new violation occurs,the next appropriate action based on the total violations within the previous twelve (12) calendar months, shall be taken. 4. Disciplinary Procedure. (a) Level 1-The violator shall attend, on his own time, additional safety instruction provided by his supervisor and/or the Safety Manager. The employee must agree to future compliance. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-5 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 (b) Level 2 - The employee shall be immediately relieved of all responsibilities concerning the task at hand,required to submit a written statement of the alleged violation, and/or discuss the matter, in detail, with the Project Manager, Safety Manager, and/or other members of UST's senior management. If a determination is reached that the employee violated this plan, he shall not be permitted to work the next scheduled work day. The employee must agree to future compliance. (c) Level 3 - The employee's actions indicate a continuous disregard for the policies and procedures contained herein. The Safety Manager may elect to repeat the actions detailed in Level 2, or he may recommend that the consistent violator's employment be terminated. IV. SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The following safety policies and procedures summary is to be reviewed by each new employee as a part of their indoctrination process. Each employee shall affix his signature and date to the form provided, affirming that he has read and understands the following summary. 1. General Safety Policies and Procedures. The following general procedures are provided as an initial safety indoctrination only. These procedures are not intended to be the sole source of safety related information that will be required of each employee. A. Check your work area to determine if a problem or hazard may exist. B. Since your assigned activity may endanger other workers, the public, or nearby equipment and materials, take all of the steps necessary to ensure their safety. C. Review the safety requirements for each work assignment. If they are not clear or if you have any questions, ensure that you discuss them with your supervisor. You will not be expected or permitted to do your work in a manner which might result in injury to yourself or others. D. Acquaint yourself with emergency procedures and notification mechanisms, and anticipate what you will do cases of fire, explosion, cave-in, or injury to yourself or another person. E. Ensure that unsafe and defective equipment,hazardous conditions and unsafe practices or behavior of other workers are reported to your ` supervisor. F. If you are observed engaging in unauthorized and/or unsafe activities such as horse play or roughhousing on any job site,you will be subject to immediate disciplinary action and/or dismissal. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-6 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 G. If you are either known to be, or reasonably believed to be, under the influence of an intoxicating or debilitating substance, you will, as a minimum, not be permitted on the job site, and you may be subject to immediate disciplinary action and/or dismissal. Should you be injured on the job site while you are under the influence of an intoxicating or debilitating substance, you may be denied all rights to Worker's Compensation Benefits. H. Management and supervisory personnel shall not knowingly permit or require an employee, consultant or subcontractor to perform any task, while their ability or alertness is so impaired by fatigue, illness or other causes so as to unnecessarily present exposure to additional risk or injury. I. Report all work-related injuries and illnesses to your supervisor, forthwith or as soon as possible prior to the end of the work period. Failure to report any work injury or illness may result in disallowance of any claim and shall be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and/or dismissal. J. Failure to follow safe practices relating to your own safety or that of a fellow employee, or the failure to safeguard equipment, tools, or materials properly shall be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and/or dismissal. K Neither gasoline nor any other substance,not specifically approved for the cleaning task at hand, shall be used for cleaning purposes. L. Each employee assigned to a specific project, shall attend short R "tailgate" safety meetings conducted at the start of each project, by supervisory personnel. Tailgate safety meetings shall be conducted every two weeks during the project, or at anytime additional or unusual risk is anticipated to be encountered. The purpose of the tailgate safety meeting is to acquaint each employee with the site safety equipment and its location, specific emergency points of contact and telephone numbers, as well as emphasize that appropriate safety precautions be followed. M. For your protection, it imperative that all job site warning signs, such as "Keep Out", "No Smoking", "Hard Hat Area", "Eye Protection Required", "Authorized Personnel Only", shall be strictly followed. Failure to observe posted warning signs is grounds for immediate disciplinary action and/or dismissal. N. Personal protective equipment(PPE),such as safety glasses,foot,hand and head protection, impervious outer clothing, respiratory support, etc. shall be worn as required,by each employee engaged in an activity requiring a minimum specific level of PPE. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-7 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 O. Employees shall not enter "confined spaces", e.g. manholes, underground vaults, chambers, tanks, pipes, silos, or other similar locations, which may or may not receive adequate ventilation until authorized by a "Competent Person" certified by UST, and then only under UST's Confined Snace Entry Permit Program. As a minimum, the atmosphere within the confined space shall be tested utilizing UST's GASTEC meter, and it is determined that the atmosphere within the confined space is well below the lowest explosive limit (LEL), 5% or less LEL, and the oxygen content is above 19.5%. P. A trench is defined as an "excavation that is less than fifteen feet(15') in width, and is deeper than it is wide". An excavation exceeding fifteen feet (15') in width regardless of its depth, is classified as an excavation. No'employee shall enter any trench (e.g. manhole, or borepit), five feet (6) or more in depth unless it has been adequately shored or sloped. Q. Disregarding or circumventing established safety procedures,or taking shortcuts toward job safety,shall not be permitted,especially when the use of ladders,catwalks,shoring and other safety devices or safeguards are involved. R. You are enjoined to recognize that a safety procedure can be changed only when life or monerty is in immediate danger! S. Good housekeeping practices are a necessary part of job site safety, and shall be employed in your work area. You shall be required to pick up your tools when they are no longer needed or the job is completed. Do not leave tools and other materials where they will be hazards to others. T. Bottled compressed air or gases shall be used only for the purpose intended. Blowing dust or dirt from clothing in this manner is an extremely hazardous practice that may result in severe personal injury, and is grounds for immediate disciplinary action and/or dismissal. U. Riding on any moving equipment in a manner not intended by the = equipments manufacturer shall not be permitted unless suitable seats, platforms, handholds, guards, or other appropriate means have been authorized and are installed for that purpose. 2. Minimum Safety Policies and Procedures. In addition to the general safety requirements detailed above, the following safety policies and procedures have been adopted as the MINIMUM safety requirements with which you must comply at all times. These safety policies and procedures are intended to ensure the safe and proper completion of each task assigned. READ. UNDERSTAND AND OBSERVE THEM - YOUR LIFE MAY WELL DEPEND UPON IT! THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-8 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 Should your specific work activity.not be adequately addressed herein, you are requested to contact the Safety Manager to discuss those safety precautions and safeguards that may have been omitted. Whenever a safety policy and/or procedure is adopted,regardless whether you were informed ` by oral or written directive, you are hereby directed to obey it. Each employee has the right and obligation to question what they believe is an unsafe policy or procedure. Should you not agree with the oral or written directive, you are requested to inform your supervisor and if necessary, senior management, in writing. HOWEVER. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO UNDERTAKE ANY TASK THAT YOU BELIEVE WILL PLACE EITHER YOU OR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, CONSULTANT OR SUBCONTRACTOR, IN IMMINENT DANGER. A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 1. All employees shall wear a "Hard Hat" at all times when on a job site involving construction equipment. Additional PPE shall be worn/used as may be required by the specific task being performed at the time. 2. Employees shall wear proper eye and/or face protection when exposed to flying particles, dust, chemicals, harmful light rays, or other hazards to the eyes or face. 3. Hand protection shall be worn when handling objects or substances which may cut, tear, burn or irritate the hands or skin. In such instances, body protection may also be required. 4. Any employee exposed to vehicular traffic shall wear reflective type garments,head gear,or flagging vests. Additionally,flagmen must use proper hand signals and warning signs to direct traffic flow. 5. Employees shall wear an appropriate heavy leather steel toed work boot at all times. Sandals, sneakers, or tennis shoes shall not be permitted. Rubber boots will be provided when working with concrete, - mud, water, or other substances requiring their use. 6. Respiratory equipment will be required for any area where a suspected hazard may exist due to the presence of harmful fumes, mists,vapors, or dusts. 7. Employees shall not enter "confined spaces", e.g. manholes, underground vaults, chambers, tanks, pipes, silos, or other similar locations, which may or may not receive adequate ventilation until authorized by a "Competent Person" certified by UST, and then only - under UST's Confined Snace Entry Permit Program. As a minimum, the atmosphere within the confined space shall be tested utilizing UST's GASTEC meter, and it is determined that the atmosphere within the confined space is well below the lowest explosive limit (LEL), 5% or less LEL, and the oxygen content is above 19.5%. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-9 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 8. Entry to a confined space is authorized only when UST's Confined Space Entry Permit Program has been implemented for the space to be entered. Continuous ventilation and monitoring of the confined - space is required. Each employee entering the confined space must wear a harness type safety belt with an attached lifeline tendered by a qualified combined space entry attendant outside the entry point. If entry is to be made in a vertical decent, a minimum of two co-workers must be readily available, outside, for immediate assistance in an emergency. One of the two co-workers must be a qualified confined space entry attendant. B. Hazardous Materials 1. The employee may encounter hazardous or questionable substances or chemicals during the course of work. Should this occur, he should immediately report the situation encountered to his supervisor. You are advised that UST complies with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each hazardous substance commonly encountered by an employee are maintained on file in the HAZCOM program binder. The HAZCOM program binder is available for your review and use at UST's office. 2. The MSDS provides information the manufacturer of a chemical considers necessary for you, the worker, to determine what chemicals are in the product and what steps to take to protect yourself when using the product. 3. Under the provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), UST is required to provide you with the opportunity to review the HCS program, chemical inventory list and copies of MSDS's for chemicals you are working with. 4. More information on MSDS, chemical information references and chemical safety can be obtained by asking your supervisor. C. Hot, Corrosive, or Caustic Material Handling 1. Proper head, face, eye, hand and skin PPE must donned prior to handling any material that has an excessive temperature or corrosivelcaustic properties. Hot drop and spill containment kits are required. 2. If required, respiratory PPE will be provided. 3. When handling these types of materials: _ (a) Move cautiously over rough or uneven surfaces. (b) Do not pass them over anyone working in lower elevations. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-10 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 (c) If possible, do not carry these materials up and down ladders. (d) Hot lead or joint compound should never be poured into a wet joint or handled with a wet ladle. Steam formed can splatter the molten material and cause serious injury. (e) Ensure that hot drop and spill containment kits are available and near at hand prior to handling any of these type substances. M Never handle these type substances without a safety observer in the close proximity. D. Material Lifting, Handling, Storage and Disposal 1. Employees must never place their hand between the slings or chokers and the load when rigging or handling the load. 2. Crating materials,banding straps, etc., must be promptly disposed of to prevent needless tripping hazards for all workers and the general public. 3. Only wire rope cables, slings and/or chains shall be utilized that have been certified by an authorized testing agency to safely lift the weight of the load expected. Certification labels shall be attached to each such certified wire rope cable, sling or chain. Any wire rope cable, sling or chain that has been crushed,frayed, or otherwise weakened must not be used! 4. Wire rope cable or sling must not be used without at least three "U" clamps properly installed. (a) WRONG METHOD - Staggered Clips. (b) WRONG METHOD - U-bolts on live end of rope. (c) CORRECT METHOD - U-bolts or clips on short end of rope. - 5. All materials must be properly stacked and secured by blocking, stacking,banding,interlocking tiers,or other means to prevent rolling, tripping, sliding, falling, or collapse. 6. The storage of materials must not obstruct a safe means of travel throughout storage areas, aisles,stairs,ladders,or other passage ways around buildings or other structures. 7. Special considerations to safety control of foot and vehicular travel must be taken when materials, such as barricades, special banding, blocking, flashing lights, etc. are going to be left unattended adjacent to any public walkway and/or roadway. - THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-11 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 R 8. Proper lifting techniques shall be observed when manually handling any size, shape, or weight of materials. The employee is expected to observe the following specific rules: v (a) When preparing to lift the load,bend your knees-do not stoop from the waist. (b) Keep your back straight and parallel to the load. (c) Using your legs, lift gradually and avoid twisting, or jerking movements. (d) When lifting bulky or heavy loads, get assistance. (e) Utilize a lower lumbar back support belt when lifting heavy objects. 9. Motorized or special handling equipment shall be used to move heavy or bulky objects. 10. No pipe, manhole, or other heavy object, shall be moved over a trench or other excavation area where workers may pass beneath the load until the installation crew members are ready to receive and handle it. 11. Do not swing or suspend a load over any person,vehicle,or equipment. Loads should be controlled by tag/guy lines to ensure their safe handling. E. Hand Held Power Tools 1. Each employee shall each day prior to use, inspect all personal tools and/or company-furnished tools, to ensure that the tools are in good working condition. Damaged or defective tools must be returned to the shop and tagged for repair. 2. When using the below listed tools or working near others using such tools, employees must use the PPE specified. If you are not sure of the type of PPE to use, or of the manufacturer's safety instructions, contact your supervisor. (a) Concrete and/or asphalt breakers e.g. air-, electric-, or jackhammers, tampers, whackers, or other such equipment shall require the use of eye & foot protection. Hand protection is recommended. ., (b) Chipping hammers,impact wrenches,reamers and other power actuated tools shall require the use of eve protection. Hand protection is recommended. ' (c) Cutting torches, arc welders, and other such equipments shall require the use of eve, face, hand and skin protection. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-12 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 (d) Grinders, chippers, asbestos pipe cutters/shavers and other such tools shall require the use of eve & respiratory protection. Hand protection is recommended. 3. As a rule, tools should not be carried in pockets. Specifically, sharp-edged or pointed tools shall not be carried in pockets unless adequately protected by an approved cover. 4. Cold chisels must be kept ground at the top to prevent mushrooming the head. A screw diver shall not be used as a chisel. 5. Extensions on come-a-longs,wrenches,jacks or hoists must not be used unless specifically designed for such use. Pipe cheaters must be of metal piping with a wall thickness not less than that of a typical SKI) 40 grade. 6. No tool or equipment shall be used without its guard in place and operable. 7. A hand-line will be used to hoist and lower small tools. Hoisting by the cord or hose is to be avoided. 8. Extension cords and hoses must not create a trip hazard and obstruct safe means of egress by workers and/or the public. Extension cords must be adequately protected from damage by equipment, materials, or vehicular traffic. 9. With the exception of those portable electrical tools having a "UL Approved Double-Insulated" label, all portable electrical tools must be grounded. 10. All pneumatic hose connections must be securely fastened by the means of a safety wire or cotter pin, and attached to the "OSHA" check valve at the compressor. Bleed air must be turned off before attempting to disconnect the hoses from the compressor. 11. Compressed air shall not be used to remove dirt or dust from any part of any persons's body or clothing. 12. Safety clips or retainers must be used on all pneumatic tools to prevent the tool bit from being accidentally expelled from it's receiver. 13. Powder-actuated tools may be used only by persons licensed to use that particular tool. The license must be in the workers possession and warning signs must pe posted. E. Trenching and Excavation Safety 1. A designated "competent person", that has been formally trained and has the complete authority to suspend work activities should conditions warrant,must be in the near proximity of any trench or excavation where employees, THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-13 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 consultants and/or subcontractors are working. The terrain,subsurface strata and possible presence of underground utilities must be considered carefully,to determine any special procedures or safeguards that may be required. 2. The competent person and each employee assigned to work in the trench or excavation is responsible for completing a physical inspection of the walls and any shoring installed, each day.- Each employee is expected to check his immediate work location just prior to entering to assure stability, while the competent person must check all open trench sand excavations for signs of possible cave-ins. 3. Every trench or excavation five feet(6) or more in depth, must be evaluated by a competent person and be properly shored,sloped,benched,or equivalently safeguarded against the possibility of a cave-in, as may be required. Additionally, each excavation shall be clearly marked with a "YELLOW SAFETY LINE" installed two feet (T) from the open edges, indicating the boundary of approach. No construction equipment or employee is permitted -- inside this boundary without authorization from the Site Safety Manager (generally the site supervisor). 4. If evidenced of cave-ins, sluffs or slides are discovered, all work within the trench or adjacent to the face must cease. Work activities may be resumed only after all necessary safety precautions have been taken to correct the danger and inspected by the competent person. 5. When a shoring method has been adopted for your protection, shores must be installed at a maximum of eight feet (8') on-center, except when the trench exceeds ten feet (101 in depth, the shores must then be installed at a maximum of six feet(61 on-center. 6. If sloping of the trench (walls) is the method adopted to protect workers against the hazard of cave-ins, the earth must be sloped a minimum of one to one(1:1)ratio to vertical. If a combination of vertical wall and sloping is used, UST will obtain the necessary soils report, as may be required, prior to permitting workers to enter the trench. 7. When the soil conditions are determined not to be stable (any classification other than Class 1), UST may provide special trench shields in lieu of other methods of excavation safety. If a trench shield is used in place of shoring or sloping, employees must always stay inside the shield when working in the trench and carefully follow the applicable safety instructions for the shield. 8. Excavated soil must be placed at least two feet (T) away from the edge of all excavations which are five feet (51 or more in depth, and all stockpiled soil must be prevented from falling or eroding into the excavation. For excavations less than five feet (<5% the soil shall be stockpiled at least one foot (1') from an open edge. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-14 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 9. Employees shall always use ladders for ingress or egress to an excavation. Climbing on trench shoring or bracing but must avoided at all times. Ladders shall be within twenty-five feet(26) of personnel working in a trench. 10. Walkways shall be constructed with a minimum width of twenty inches (20"). Each walkway must be located in an appropriate location that will facilitate y. safe access by either employees or members of the general public. 11. To preclude trapping another employee working in the bottom of an excavation, both assigned employees and supervisors shall visually examine the excavation before backfilling operations are commenced. 12. Shoring must be installed from the top-down and removed from the bottom-up. 13. With the exception of rescue operations where time will not permit the complete implementation of this safety program plan, these minimum safety requirements are not to be violated, regardless of contrary orders by a supervisor. F. Company Trucks and Automobiles ALL UST VEHICLES ARE NON-SMOKING VEHICLES. Failure to observe this policy may result in disciplinary action and/or dismissal. 1. Employees are prohibited from operating any vehicle without a valid driver's license and/or operator's permit in his possession. Additionally,only employees that have been specifically trained on the proper operation of construction and related equipment, are authorized to operate such equipment. 2. Before operating any motorized equipment a check will be made to ensure that the following items are operating properly. (a) Headlights (b) Taillights (c) Turn signals (d) Mirrors (e) Windshield & wipers (f) Backup alarms (if installed) 3. Any type of motor vehicle that is known to be in a seriously defective condition must not be operated. All defective items, such as broken or missing parts, excessive wear or faulty conditions must be promptly reported to your supervisor, utilizing a UST Equipment Discrepancy Report. 4. The driver shall not move the vehicle until all riders comply with safety precautions and all loads are well secured. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-15 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 5. Each vehicle operator shall be responsible for ensuring that no employee, consultant or subcontractor,is permitted to ride outside of the cab of any truck unless he sits flat on the bed with his back against the cab, and then only for a short distance while on the actual job site. Arms or legs shall not be permitted to dangle over the sides. Workers shall not ride on the fenders, tailgate, running boards, or loads. 6. Employees shall not back up any vehicle or equipment when the view to the rear is obstructed, unless the vehicle is equipped with an operable back-up alarm or a safety observer is used. 7. The driver shall ensure that any towed trailer, air compressor, or other construction equipment is securely attached to the towing vehicle. The safety chain must be secured to both the truck and the equipment being towed. Equipment brakes and signal lights shall also be properly connected as required. Towing vehicles should be matched to the load requirement. 8. Trucks or heavy equipment shall not be operated inside the yellow safety line around each excavation. Workers shall not be permitted inside the yellow safety line without authorization from the Site Safety Manager(generally the site supervisor). 9. The parking brake must be set and the ignition turned off when a vehicle is parked. Vehicles must not be left unattended until after the motor has been shut-off, parking breaks set, and gears engaged in low or reverse. 10. No employee shall work under a vehicle being supported by jacks or chain hoists without adequate protective blocking with jack stands installed to prevent injury in case of jack or hoist failure. G. Heavy Equipment UST EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO OPERATE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PRIOR CERTIFICATION BY A COMPETENT AUTHORITY. The following safety policies and procedures shall apply to all employees, as well as consultants and/or subcontractors: R 1. Only qualified equipment operators specifically authorized by the site supervisor, shall be permitted to operate a piece of construction equipment. ~ 2. All heavy equipment is equipped with ignition locks which must be kept locked when left overnight. 3. The operator of any crane, hoist, motor vehicle, or heavy equipment must inspect the equipment, completing any required inspection log, prior to its use on each shift. If inspection reveals defective items which can cause loss of control of the equipment, it must be promptly reported to the supervisor and is not to be operated until repaired. All defective conditions, such as broken THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-16 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 v or missing parts,- excessive wear, or faulty conditions must be promptly reported to the supervisor on the Equipment Discrepancy Report. 4. Fire extinguishes are to be kept in a serviceable condition and ready to use. LL Equipment such as cranes,boom trucks,crawler backhoe,trucks with portable fuel tanks,trucks with gas&arc welding equipment,and all three axle trucks are to have a fire extinguisher available on the piece of equipment before it can be operated. 5. Rated load capacity chart, recommended operating speeds, special warning signs and other essential information must be conspicuously posted on all heavy equipment, and shall be operated within those limits. 6. Equipment shall not be operated near employees who are not in clear view of the operator without the use of a safety observer. 7. Operators shall be directed by hand signals from one person only, except in an emergency, a stop signal can be given by anyone. The operator must be in constant visual or verbal contact with the signalman at all times while moving the load. 8. Only standard hand signals shall be used. The following are typical of the hand signals authorized for lifting cranes. � — �rI[qoa ��wNv•fYu FOIST LOWER STOP C7 JJ EMEncomy 19 UVM STOP SWING VJ 9 RAISE EDWER 000M 9 GOOIA I A MOVE sLowLY iELESCOtIRa 000"s I 00C CVEnTTNIHC tZTD10000Y QCTAACTQOOf1 J*I — THE�•�4�I USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-17 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 9. All equipment must be kept at least ten feet(10') away from any power line. 10. Lubrication of machinery or equipment while it is in motion is prohibited unless special provisions have been provided to accomplish the work safely. 11. No one, except the oiler or operator is permitted to work within ten feet (10') of a trencher boom, conveyor or backhoe bucket when in operation. If rocks, roots,or dirt need to be removed,the machine must be stopped and the boom, conveyor or bucket securely positioned. 12. Roll-over protection structures ("ROPS") must be maintained on all earth moving and off-highway equipment, such as backhoe,blades, dozers, tractors, etc., regardless of the age of the piece of equipment or terrain. H. Drilling Hazards and Controls Core or well drilling for soil and water sampling involves a number of hazards including but not limited to the following: flying debris, machinery and hydraulic failures, airborne particulates,equipment rollover,and other hazards associated with the transportation and use of drill rigs. 1. The supplier of the drill rig shall ensure that equipment is well maintained, that it meets existing safety requirements,and that it is inspected on a regular basis and before each mobilization to a new project. 2. The rig shall be operated by a person fully qualified to operate the equipment, identify pending failures, and supervise the other operators and assistants. 3. The rig shall be transported to the work site by a person with the proper commercial license. 4. To the extent possible, the terrain should be level and the ground conditions adequate for secure placement of the rig so unexpected movement of the rig will be unlikely. Tugger and anchor lines shall be used to secure the rig if the slope is hazardous. 5. Power transmission equipment,rotary table prime movers,and machine parts of rotary drilling equipment must be guarded. Chains and sprockets shall be enclosed to prevent accidental contact. 6. Level D personal protection shall be worn by the drill crew at all times at the site. Rig operators and assistants shall not wear any loose- or sloppy-fitting clothing that could get caught in any exposed moving machinery. Steel-toed footwear must be worn. 7. Any visible or uncovered air or hydraulic lines that could become uncontrollable in the event of a failure shall be tied back or somehow secured. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-18 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 8. Emergency stop devices are required for the rotary table prime movers on drilling rigs to allow the operator or others to respond to an emergency and prevent an accident or at least limit the injury. Emergency stops must be manually reset before restarting _ prime movers. 9. All equipment must be kept at least ten feet (10') away from any low voltage power line unless special provisions have been provided to accomplish the work safely. Y Equipment must be kept at least thirty feet (30') away from high voltage power transmission lines at all times. 10. No one except the drilling crew is permitted to work within ten feet(10')of the drilling machinery when in operation. If rocks, roots, or dirt need to be removed during operation, hand tools only will be utilized. s I. Welding and Burning Operation 1. Employees are enjoined to remember that all welding and burning operations have a high potential for personal injury and fires. If the minimum safety requirements cannot be assured, notify the site supervisor immediately. 2. Before starting work, employees shall ensure that potential fire hazards are eliminated or at least minimized. Portable fire extinguishing equipment shall be immediately available at the location that the hot work is being performed. T 3. When burning or welding, employees shall ensure that equipment is in safe working condition and that appropriate eye,face,hand and body PPE is used. 4. When burning or welding near other workers or the general public, the employee shall ensure that the workers and/or general public are protected to the extent practical. A non-combustible screen or appropriate eye and face PPE shall be provided as required. 5. Employees shall wear safety glasses or goggles when chipping slag, grinding _. or performing other weld-cleaning activities which produce flying particles. 6. Employees shall not weld or burn on barrels, tanks, piping or other such container systems,which may have contained flammable, combustible or toxic materials, without specific authorization from the site supervisor. 7. When welding,burning,or heating operations are performed in manholes,pits, tunnels,and other similar confined spaces,the use of general mechanic or local exhaust ventilation to reduce the concentrations of smoke and fumes will be required. NO EMPLOYEE IS PERMITTED TO ENTER ANY CONFINED SPACE WITHOUT PRIOR IMPLEMENTATION OF UST'S CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT PROGRAM. 8. Employees must keep all welding leads and hoses off walkways,passageways, stairs, and any other location where they may create a trip hazard or be THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-19 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 exposed to physical damage. This is especially important for job sites where a member of the general public may gain access. 9. If a crescent or special wrench is required to open the valve of a compressed gas cylinder, the wrench shall be kept in position on the valve while in use. Oxygen cylinders shall be opened fully; acetylene cylinders should be opened only 1/4 turn or 7psi. The protective caps must be attached & screwed securely when cylinders are no longer being used or when being transported. 10. Matches or smoking materials shall not be used to light torches. Only approved spark.ignition devices are permitted. 11. All cylinders must be positively secured with a non-combustible material, preferably chains or wire rope harnesses,and in the upright(vertical)position - whenever possible. 12. When stored, oxygen, acetylene, and other compressed gas cylinders shall be separated by either a five foot (6) high, one-half hour fire resistant wall on three sides, or segregated by type of gas, at a distance of twenty feet (20') between each storage area. 13. Welding hoses and lines shall be checked periodically for deterioration, cuts and other damages. J. Traffic Control 1. A suitable traffic control plan must be developed for guarding work areas adjacent to all public streets, as well as some on-site projects of developers, before the work in the area can begin. 2. Every reasonable effort shall be taken to minimize worker exposure to moving traffic. Site planning meetings and technical discussions shall be conducted at a place away from the traffic area(s). - 3. All work areas must be clearly defined by use of caution tape, barricades and construction fencing, as appropriate. Ingress and egress points shall be designated to ensure that foot traffic is safely routed around obstructions,such _ as ditches, holes, stored materials, etc., especially on all busy streets and sidewalks. 4. Traffic conditions shall be carefully observed when working adjacent to any type of moving equipment or traffic. Caution must be exercised when placing warning devices. 5. Warning devices must be placed before positioning work equipment or materials and starting work. All warning devices should be set up in a manner that they do not themselves, create a hazard. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION _ AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-20 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 6. In situations where a motorist might not see the work area from the vicinity of the initial warning sign because of hills, curves, trees, parked vehicles, or other obstructions,a higher level warning sign with flags and/or high intensity flashers shall be used to enhance the motorist's perception. This requirement is in addition to those warning devices which are normally required for all work areas. - 7. Additional warning devices shall be used as required, in locations such as crowded streets and dangerous or heavily traveled highways. If placing additional devices will not afford adequate protection,or if the use of sufficient warning devices is not practical,a flagman must be stationed at a location that will permit traffic to be given sufficient warning ahead of the work area. 8. Flagmen must be constantly alert,trained in flagging techniques,and provided with adequate traffic control and other safety devices. 9. If it is necessary to use a flagman at night or other times of poor or decreasing visibility, he must be illuminated with a floodlight, wear highly reflective garments, and use a red, hand-held signaling light. K Site Cleanliness and Housekeeping 1. It is the responsibility of each supervisor, employee, consultant and/or subcontractor, to practice good housekeeping at all times. 2. Tools and materials must not be left where they may create a hazard. 3. Scrap materials, debris, and rubbish can easily create a hazard. If an excess of trash exists in any work area, employees shall apprise the site supervisor of the condition. The site supervisor shall arrange for its prompt removal. 4. Soiled clothes,food scraps, and soft drink cans or bottles shall not be allowed to accumulate. Single service drinking cups are provided for employee's convenience but must be deposited into an appropriate trash or recycling receptacle. 5. A chemical toilet shall be provided for each site where access to other facilities is non-existent or restricted. All workers shall utilize the proper sanitary facilities available as required. Failure to observe this policy or procedure may result in disciplinary action and/or dismissal. L. Shop Safety 1. Floors must be kept clean, free of debris and scraps. Grease spills must be covered immediately with an absorbent material until they can be cleaned. 2. Exits shall be clearly marked and kept free of all parts, racks, tools, or other items that may prevent safe egress during an emergency. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION ` AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-21 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 3. Only tools that are in good condition are to be used. Worn wrenches, mushroomed heads, etc., shall not be used. 4. Tools shall be inspected for damage and/or abnormal wear monthly. 5. A well constructed scaffold or ladder should be used when working off the ground. 6. All equipment and attachments must be blocked against movement in a stable manner, whether parked or being repaired. Blocks should be placed in crib fashion. Equipment with booms, lifts, blades, etc., must be parked with the blades or buckets on the ground or with firm support. Dozer blades, truck beds, scraper bowls,bucket doors, or other suspended objects must be blocked _ securely before repair or maintenance work is started. M. Office Safety ALL UST OFFICE SPACES AR.E NON-SMOKING SPACES. Offices are comparatively safe places in which to work,yet accidents occur. To make a work area safe,or when assisting in the office, employees must follow these safe practices and directions: 1. Be careful not to track mud, oil, fuel, grease, etc into the office areas; wipe your shoes on mats provided before entering the building. Water spots and spilled liquids must be cleaned up promptly. 2. Scrap materials and trash are fire and trip hazards and shall not be permitted to accumulate to an excess. 3. Telephone cords, office machine wires, wastebaskets, and other hazards underfoot may result in serious falls and injury. Storing sharp or pointed - objects in your desk drawer may result in puncture wounds. 4. Be sure you have a firm footing when you have to climb. Always use a safe stepstool or stepladder. 5. Do not conduct discussions in the opening radius of a closed door. The door may be opened suddenly resulting in head and/or body trauma. 6. Read mail and other materials at your desk-not while walking. 7. Use handles when closing files, desk drawers, and safety or vault doors. Do not leave them open or attended. 8. Walk, do not run in corridors or on stairs. Use hand rails when provided. 9. Be careful on swivel chairs. Do not slump back in them without first testing the weight gradually. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION ANDIOR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-22 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE SOP-2 10. Never have more than one drawer of a filing cabinet open at a time. 11. Do not lean back on two (2) legs of a chair. 12. Do not set heavy office machines close to the edge of your desk. V. SERIOUS INJURIES SERIOUSLY INJURED PERSONS SHOULD NOT BE MOVED except from a dangerous area, and then with great care and gentleness. The site supervisor should be notified of such injury immediately so that emergency medical assistance can be requested via EMERGENCY NUMBER 911 or other such emergency number as may be provided for that specific project. - Before outside medical assistance arrives,there are several conditions which require immediate attention. These include: A Serious, spurting (arterial) bleeding must be attended to immediately. Using your hand(heal or palm)apply pressure directly to the wound. Use a sterile gauze or clean handkerchief whenever possible. Ensuring the pressure is maintained tightly in order to restrict the release of blood from the wound area. A tourniquet should be applied only as a last resort and then only by trained emergency medical personnel. B. Stoppage of breathing; immediately start mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose artificial respiration. C. Electric shock; using a non-conductive material (belt, rope, shirt, etc.) remove the victim from the shock hazard, Check for breathing and pulse, commence cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or artificial respiration if necessary. D. Drowning; get the victim out of the water in as safe a manner as is possible. After + removal from water, check for breathing and pulse, commence CPR or artificial respiration if necessary. E. Fire; apply fire extinguisher or water source to the fire in such a way so as not to splatter any liquid material that is flaming. If a fire extinguisher or water source is not available, use another non-flammable material(dirt, sand, fuel absorber,blanket, canvas cover, etc. to smother the flames. Do not use water on an electrical fire. In most cases, the best extinguisher is the type ABC fire extinguisher carried on each UST vehicle. F. Snake bite;keep victim inactive and get him to a doctor immediately. G. Shock; treat the victim by keeping them lying down, warm, quiet and reassured. THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT SOP-2-23 TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE