Additional Bidder's Questions & Answer (No. 27 To 47) - INQ # 3880

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Question No.: 001 Issue Date: August 09, 2016

Title: Soil Invetigation Report
Description:
reference is made to JOBEX Meeting & GEN-E-0107 Item 3.2 During the JOBEX Meeting, bidders were informed that the
submitted soil investigation report No. "2015/104, Rev.1" for the subject requisition will be used during the bidding phase, and
the contractor shall perform another soil report after awarding. Also, in the civil Scope of work, it is mentioned "In case of any
layout Modifications during detailed design, a geotechnical investigation may be required. Please confirm that additional
geotechnical investigation report shall be included in the contractor scope of work for this requisition and will be performed by
successful bidder after awarding and all recommendations indicated in the submitted report shall be considered the basis of
this bid pricing and any additional recommendations for the soil investigation developed by contractor after award shall be
considered as change order
Answer:
Please refer to Scope of Work, section 3.2, which states that the Contractor shall be responsible to revalidate the geotechnical
report recommendations under report number 2015/104, Rev.1 provided by the Company.

Title: Extension or the Bid Closing Date
Description:
Ref. to the subject requisition, and in view of the foreseen Eid and HAJ vacations , please accept bidder's request to extend the
Bid Closing Date to be Oct. 20, 2016 instead of the current date.
Answer:
Request for extension of bid submission date is not entertained as the project scope is a straight forward. The current bidding
period is more than adequate for a project of this nature.

Title: Electrical Lighting
Description:
Tanks Package scope of work Doc. No. GEN-E0107, rev. B, clause 3.3.3 Contractor interprets that all lighting materials (i.e
lighting fixtures, conduits, conduit accessories, cable trays & cables/wiring) are excluded from scope of supply. Contractor shall
provide only supports' locations on the tank drawings, supply & install all supports "either shall be within tank supplier scope if
welded to the tank structure or contractor scope if welded to the handrails" required for lighting fixtures, cable trays &
conduits systems. Company to confirm
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Answer:
Please refer to Scope of Work, section 3.3.3 Lighting System. LSTK Contractor shall be responsible to provide all supports for
lighting, cable trays/conduits and all other welded parts with tanks.

Title: Electrical Grounding
Description:
Tanks Package scope of work Doc. No. GEN-E0107, rev. B, clause 3.3.4 Contractor interprets that all grounding materials (i.e
grounding terminal lugs & grounding cables) are excluded from scope of supply. Contractor shall provide only grounding lugs
"bosses" locations on the tank drawings & include them in tanks supplier scope of supply & installation as they are welded to
the tank structure . Company to confirm
Answer:
Please refer to Scope of Work, section 3.3.4 Grounding & Lighting Protection System Grounding lugs "bosses" shall be provided
by LSTK Contractor as per applicable standards.

Title: Electrical Lightning Protection
Description:
Tanks Package scope of work Doc. No. GEN-E0107, rev. B, clause 3.3.4 Contractor interprets that all lightning materials "if
any" (i.e lightning rods & down conductors, etc...) are excluded from scope of supply. Contractor shall provide only lightning
rod clip supports' locations & include them in tanks supplier scope of supply & installation as they are welded to the tank
structure . Company to confirm
Answer:
Please refer to Scope of Work, section 3.3.4 Grounding & Lighting Protection System. Lightning rod clip supports shall be
provided by LSTK Contractor.

Title: Electrical Lightning Protection
Description:
Tanks Package scope of work Doc. No. GEN-E0107, rev. B, clause 3.3.4 Contractor interprets that all lightning protection
system design & installation "if required" are excluded from scope of supply. Evaluation of using lightning protection suystem
on the tank shall be done by CMEI contractor. Company to confirm
Answer:
Please refer to Scope of Work, section 3.3.4 Grounding & Lighting Protection System. Lightning protection system shall be
designed by CMEI Contractor, LSTK contractor shall evaluate the design & provide recommendations about the best lightning
rod location. Welding to any clip supports is the responsibility of LSTK contractor.
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Title: Loss Prevention Fire alarm system certification
Description:
"No. GEN-E0107 sec. 3.3 para 5.0" "As per doc. No. GEN-E0107 sec. 3.3 para 5.0 ?CONTRACTOR must obtain certification of
the complete design of the Fire Alarm System and the Fire Protection system for Super Gasoline and Premium Gasoline
Storage Tanks.? Contractor understands that the certification for complete design of the Fire Alarm System is CMEI scope since
contractor fire alarm scope is limited only to linear heat detection supply on the external roof tanks. Company to confirm"
Answer:
LSTK Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate with CMEI Contractor, and will ensure it design comply with all the tank
associated HCIS requirement. (Reference to Schedule B paragraph 3.8 for interface coordination)

Title: Loss Prevention Foam system pipe size
Description:
FI-A00101 Company to show the missing line size on the semi fixed foam PID doc. FI-A00101 sht 1 to 4, like pipe size for the
2 1/2 " valve, pipe size of the 5" storz connection, isolation valve connection pipe isolation valve size.
Answer:
The pipe size shown on the PIDs is preliminary, Scope break is shown on the PID between LSTK Contractor and CMEI
Contractor. LSTK Contractor is responsible to finalize the Foam water requirements for each tank including pipe sizing and
foam pourer?s selection. In addition, hydraulically size the Foam Ring and Foam piping up to the base of the tank. LSTK
Contractor to communicate final pipe sizing to base of the tank where the interface with the CMEI occurs.

Title: Loss Prevention Fire alarm devices scope of supply
Description:
EL-A10149 "As per the typical installation detail for the linear heat detection doc. no. EL-A10149, there are manual call point,
sounder and strobe shown, Contractor understands that these equipment are in contractor scope of supply. if yes, company to
submit the relevant engineering drawing (data sheet, junction box wiring, cable schedule, ..etc.)"
Answer:
Manual call point, sounder & strobe are excluded from LSTK Contractor. However, Junction box related to Linear Heat Detector
System is included in LSTK Contractor scope.

Title: Loss Prevention HCIS approval
Description:
General Contractor understands that HCIS approval on the fire protection system is not part of the contract.
Answer:
HCIS approval on the fire protection system for tanks is LSTK Contractor responsibility. The Company will only be responsible
in liaising with HCIS for approval.
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Title: Process Tank Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve
Description:
General Contractor understands that no sparing philosophy for the tank Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve shall be considered (i.e.
contractor not to consider in the scope of supply spare Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve with the required isolation valves).
Answer:
Vendor shall specify the venting requirements per API 2000 and applicable Saudi Aramco material system specifications.

Title: Process Tanks Process Data
Description:
General "Contractor understands that tank design shall be considered as per the received tanks data sheet (i.e. Tank capacity,
Dimensions, Liquid levels, operating and design conditions, pumping in and out rates, fluid physical properties? etc.) without
any verification since there is no reference in the received feed package for verifying the tanks process data and sizing (i.e.
Process design basis or PFD, H&MB). This also shall be the basis for bid pricing during proposal Phase. Any changes to the
submitted Design Paramters shall be considered as change order. Company to confirm "
Answer:
Tank capacity, Liquid levels, and operating and design conditions, pumping in and out rates, fluid physical properties are final.
For vent calculations the tank vendor shall comply with the standard requirements of pump in and pump out rate. PFD are
being provided for reference. Provided tank dimensions are minimum (reference Tank Data Sheet Note) please Refer to
attahments
Attachments:
VA247849-001.pdf
VA247842-001.pdf
VA247840-001.pdf
VA247841-001.pdf
VA247839-001.pdf
VA247898-001.pdf
VA247899-001.pdf
VA247900-001.pdf
VA247901-001.pdf
VA247902-001.pdf
VA247903-001.pdf
VA247904-001.pdf
VA247905-001.pdf
VA247906-001.pdf
VA247907-001.pdf
VA247908-001.pdf
VA247909-001.pdf
VA247910-001.pdf
VA247911-001.pdf
VA247912-001.pdf
VA247913-001.pdf
VA247929-001.pdf
VA247836-001.pdf
VA247837-001.pdf
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Title: Process P&ID's
Description:
EQ-E00001013 & 2015 Kindly submit the reference P&ID's indicated in item # 2.1 for reference.
Answer:
Reference P&ID are being provided. please refer to the attachments
Attachments:
VA247898-001.pdf
VA247899-001.pdf
VA247900-001.pdf
VA247901-001.pdf
VA247902-001.pdf
VA247903-001.pdf
VA247904-001.pdf
VA247905-001.pdf
VA247906-001.pdf
VA247907-001.pdf
VA247908-001.pdf
VA247909-001.pdf
VA247910-001.pdf
VA247911-001.pdf
VA247912-001.pdf
VA247913-001.pdf
VA247929-001.pdf
VA247836-001.pdf
VA247837-001.pdf
VA247839-001.pdf
VA247840-001.pdf
VA247841-001.pdf
VA247842-001.pdf
VA247849-001.pdf

Title: Process Tanks Data Sheets
Description:
"EQ-E00021 EQ-E00022 EQ-E00023 EQ-E00024 EQ-E00025 EQ-E00026 EQ-E00029 EQ-E00044" Contractors understands that
scope of supply is as per received tanks data a sheets and any other equipment, tools or internals (i.e. jet mixers, electric
mixers, skimmers, heating coils ?etc.) that are not shown on the tanks data sheets are not included in contractor scope of
supply.
Answer:
Bidder scope of supply is reflected through Data sheet, however any component which is essential for these tanks to comply
with SA/international standards shall be contractor scope.

Title: Process Clean Out Door
Description:
"EQ-E00023 EQ-E00024 EQ-E00025 EQ-E00026 EQ-E00029 EQ-E00044" "Contractor understands that clean out door shall be
considered for the following tanks as per API 650: - X40-D-0006 A/B/C, Diesel Storage Tank - X40-D-0017, DPK Storage Tank -
X40-D-0010 A/B, Slop Tank - X40-D-0011, Surge Relief Tank - X40-D-0009, Diesel/DPK T&I Tank - X40-D-0018 A/B/C, DPK
Storage Tank"
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Answer:
Clean out connection is required for all Tanks as mentioned in Tank Datasheets under Index D

Title: Process Over Pressure/Vacuum Bleeder Vent
Description:
"EQ-E00021 EQ-E00022 EQ-E00024 EQ-E00029 EQ-E00044" "Tank data sheet specified Over Pressure/Vacuum Bleeder Vent.
Accordingly, contractor understands that no Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve is required for the following tanks: - X40-D-0002
A/B/C, GASOLINE 91 STORAGE TANK - X40-D-0016 A/B/C, GASOLINE 95 STORAGE TANK - X40-D-0017, DPK Storage Tank -
X40-D-0018 A/B/C, DPK Storage Tank"
Answer:
Over Pressure/Vacuum Bleeder Vents are required for the floating roof tanks. Venting requirement provided in datasheet are
minimum requirement and vendor shall provide adequate vents as per the pump in pump out rate provided in data sheet

Title: Process Open Vent
Description:
"EQ-E00025 EQ-E00026" "The following tanks data sheet specified open vent. Contractor understands that this is not a
Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve. - X40-D-0010 A/B, SLOP Tank - X40-D-0011, SURGE RELIEF TANK"
Answer:
Bidder shall detail the venting requirements as per API 2000 and applicable Saudi Aramco material system specifications.
Accordingly Bidder to consider Open Vent, Over Pressure/Vacuum Bleeder Vent or Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve. This is
already mentioned in submitted Tank datasheets under Index D

Title: General Tanks
Description:
GEN-E0107 "Contractor shall not be responsible for the reliability of the Whole System and shall follow the Submitted Design
parameters for Tank fabrication. Contractor understands that Tank Orientation drawings shall be submitted at a later stage to
identify Tank Nozzles Elevations and Orientation. Accordingly any additional requirements due the orientation drawings to the
Number of Nozzles as well as orientation including drawings steel structure; access platform; access ladders for sample Nozzles
shall be treated as change order "
Answer:
Bidder understanding is not correct. Elevation and Orientation will be provided (by CMEI Contractor) at later stage and
accordingly needed drawings, steel structure, access platform, access ladder shall be considered in estimate.

Title: General Instrumentation and Control SOW
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Description:
GEN-E0107 "Reference to Tanks Package Scope Of Work (PACKAGE 3) document# GEN-E0107, section 2.5, ?CONTRACTOR
will not supply the instrument devices? Accordingly Contractor understand that there is Scope of Work for Instrumentation and
Control in this Project. Company to confirm"
Answer:
Please refer document# GEN-E0107, section 2.5.

Title: General Scope of Work
Description:
Schedule B Attach 01 "As per Project Scope of work Doc NO GEN-E0107; Scope of work is limited to tank Fabrication and
installation at site; accordingly table 1.4 of schedule B Attach 01 should be revised to reflect the actual scope of work as for
example plot plans; equipment layout; Electrical One Line Diagram; Equipment List should not be include in the Tank Package
Contractor Scope of Work Company to Confirm"
Answer:
Please refer Project Scope of work Doc NO GEN-E0107 for detail scope.

Title: Civil Reinforcement of tank foundation
Description:
Foundation details for tanks, ST-A00003 to ST-A00010 "According to Note-3 in foundation drawings "" Reinforcement shown is
indicative only, Construction contractor shall finalize the foundation design"" % of RFT indicated in the drawings is very low
(Less than 90 Kg/m3), as per our experience. % of RFT of tank foundation shall not be less than 150 kg/m3, Contractor shall
follow all requirements indicated in the foundation details. Company to confirm"
Answer:
Reinforcement % shown in the proposal drawings is indicative and for that reason number of bars are not mentioned on
drawings. It is LSTK contractor's responsibility to design ring wall foundation as per vendor load data and geotechnical
recommendation and arrive at design including % of reinforcement; this shall be in compliance with Saudi Aramco standards
requirement.

Title: Civil Soil Invetigation Report
Description:
Depth of boreholes "As indicated in page 63, ""stress influence zone is considered 1.25 times diameter of tank base under
axi-symmetric conditions below the depth of tank foundation in accordance with SAES-A-114"", however the maximum depth
of executed bore holes Not exceeded 30m depth, please advice "
Answer:
Please refer geotechnical report number 2015/104, Rev.1, point (xii) on page 63.
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Title: Civil Soil Invetigation Report
Description:
Tank Settlement Analysis (During Hydro-test) No settlement anaylysis provided during hydrotest period, please advice
Answer:
Immediate settlement reported in geotechnical report number 2015/104, Rev.1 is corresponds to settlement during hydro test.

Title: Consortium
Description:
Is consortium allowed?
Answer:
Yes, provided the contractor gains approval from the Company.

Title: Extension to last day to ask Question.
Description:
We kindly require extension to last date to ask question or 2 weeks more to 30 August 2016. In order to have more time to do
comprehensive analysis of the document. Thanks & Regards,
Answer:
Extension for "last day to ask questions" is extended for a period of one (1) week till Aug. 23, 2016. However, the bid closing
date (BCD) remains the same as Sept. 20, 2016.

Title: Last Date to Ask Queries - Extension
Description:
Dear Sir We would like to seek an extension to raise the technical and commercial queries for a period of 2 weeks. We look
forward to receive a positive feedback. Best Regards Rajesh Rampally Business Development
Answer:
Extension for "last day to ask questions" is extended for a period of one (1) week till Aug. 23, 2016. However, the bid closing
date (BCD) remains the same as Sept. 20, 2016.

Title: Project Managing Company for YDH Storage Tank Project
Description:
1. May we know the Project Managing Company (PMC) supervising subject project?
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Answer:
Saudi Aramco will manage this project.

Title: Procurement Schedule dates For YDH Storage Tank Project
Description:
2. Will Aramco change schedule dates or shall they remain the same as mentioned in below email ?
Answer:
No change in provided schedule dates, please refer Schedule B attachment II

Title: Ownership of YDH Storage Tank Project.
Description:
3. Does Saudi Aramco fully own this project (100%)?
Answer:
Yes, Saudi Aramco fully own this project.

Title: Schedule dates for YDH Project.
Description:
Schedule dates (As mentioned in ECN) for YDH Storage Tank Project will remain same or possibly any change would be made
by Aramco ?
Answer:
No change in provided schedule dates, please refer Schedule B attachment II

Title: Early site work / site to finish grade
Description:
With early site work/site to finish grade being performed by others, Contractor assume that verification of material and the
actual compaction results achieved meeting the requirements of SAES-A-114 will provided to Contractor within thirty (30) days
after award.
Answer:
LSTK contractor shall develop his design based on the parameter specified in the SAES A-114. The actual site preparation
report will be provided as soon as it is available and contractor has to validate its design based on actual numbers. Soil
improvement, foundation and substructure for the tanks as per geotechnical report findings is the responsibility of the
contractor.
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Title: Networking working volume
Description:
Ref.: EQ-E00021 Tank Data Sheet for tank # X40-d-0002 A/B/C Page 1/4 item 4.0 Question: Net Working Capacity "27658
m3" is calculated using provided HHLL and LLLL on page 4/4. This does not appear to follow API 650 Para. 5.2.3., where the
net working capacity is the volume of available product under normal operating conditions. The operating levels are normally
between the HLL and LLL. Company to confirm for all tanks that net working Capacity is to be based on HHLL and LLLL or HLL
and LLL.
Answer:
Working Capacities are provided in datasheet are as per SAES-D-100. Nominal capacities of the tanks are specified in the
datasheets and contractor to comply with the requirements.

Title: Tank Liquid Level
Description:
Ref.: EQ-E00029 Tank Data Sheet for tank # X40-D-0009 Page 1/4 Note 12. Question: Inlet and outlet nozzles are to be
placed below minimum liquid level (LLLL), N3A Outlet Nozzle is 48" dia with nozzle centerline elevation at 1230mm+half nozzle
diameter 610mm=1840mm to top of nozzle. This is above the LLLL Elev. 1800mm. Company to advise revise LLLL.
Answer:
Revised LLLL is 1992 mm. And revised Working capacity is 334190 bbl (53132 m3) Please find attached the revised Data
sheet.
Attachments:
EQE00029004.pdf

Title: (1) Roof type self supported cone (2) Wind girder
Description:
Ref.: EQ-E00026 Tank Data Sheet for tank # X4-D-0011 (1) Page 2/4 Item 10 (2) Page 2/4 Item 9 Question: (1) Roof type
specify "Self-supported cone". A self-supported cone roof will be impractical and require a very steep slope. Company to
confirm acceptance for a Column Supported Cone Roof, a self-supported dome / umbrella roof. (2) Top wind girder use as
walkway is specified "YES", and page 3/4 Note 19 identifies wind girder is required with handrail. The Tank is with fixed type
roof so wind girder is not required.
Answer:
1. Supported Cone roof can be accepted as per 32 SAMSS 005. Aluminum Dome roof is acceptable for Tank dia. above 30 m
as per SAES D-100 2. Top Wind Girder, Intermediate Girder to be decided based on calculation of stiffness as per API 650 &
32-SAMSS-005.

Title: Clean -Out Door
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Description:
Ref.: EQ-E00023 & EQ-E00026 Tank Data Sheet for tank # X4-D-0006 & X4-D-0011 Page 3/4 item 4.0 Question: Cleanout
Connection specify "YES" however size specify "NA". Company to advise the size of cleanout connection.
Answer:
Refer API 650 for Size of Cleanout opening.

Title: Nozzle Loads
Description:
Ref.: EQ-E00001 Technical Specification Page 9/13 to 10/13 Para. 4.2.5 Question: This paragraph specifies ?Contractor to
check nozzles reinforcement based on below mentioned allowable nozzle loads for design." Contractor would like to clarify that
nozzle loads table provided is from nozzle nominal size 3" to 28". Tank data sheets specify Inlet and outlet nozzles with
nominal Dia above 28". Contractor would like to request Company to provide the nozzle loads for nominal sizes 30" to 48".
Answer:
Bidder to consider Maximum allowable Piping loads calculated as per Appendix P of API 650 for Nozzle sizes above 28 ".

Title: Internal piping / suction line
Description:
Ref.: EQ-E00024 & EQ-E00029 Tank Data Sheet for tank # X4-D-0017 & X4-D-0009 Page 3/4 item 6.0 Question: Tank
datasheets page 3/4 item 6.0 Internal piping /Suction line is specified "N/A". However, on page 4/4 Note #33 states "Tank
shall be equipped with floating suction." Company to advise if floating suction is required. If required, please provide the size &
nozzle mark where it will be connected.
Answer:
Yes. Floating suction to be provided. Floating suction to be provided on Outlet Nozzle. It is to be finalized with the piping
contractor during detailed design.

Title: CONTRACTOR shall ensure the plates have primer coating from the mills and tanks to be preserved for up to one year
after hydrostatic test
Description:
Ref.: GEN-E0107, Rev.B Tanks Package Scope of Work (Package 3) 3.1.2 Question: Mill primers are typically 20-30um of Zinc
Silicate and would not be expected to remain intact for the duration mentioned. They would be additionally damaged during
the fabrication and erection process. For surfaces receiving permanent coatings, the mill primer is completely blasted off and
the surface is preserved by the permanent coatings. For those surfaces that do not receive permanent coatings, the mill primer
is left in place, providing some level of preservation, but would not be touched up or reapplied at any point. Please confirm
that this meets Company's intent.
Answer:
Preservation of tanks for up to 1 years after hydro test without product being stored is the contractors responsibility.
Necessary arrangement to be considered by contractor. Contractor to submit the preservation procedure before hydro test for
Saudi Aramco review and approval.
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Title: Material Selection
Description:
Ref.: Data Sheets Question: Material of construction is not specified on the tank data sheets. Please confirm that medium and
low strength Carbon Steel materials such as A573 Gr 70 and A36 are suitable for the intended services"
Answer:
Material of construction is mentioned in datasheet, pg. 2 of 4.

Title: The following personnel shall be relocated at the WORK site:
Description:
Ref.: Schedule B, Attach 1, Rev 10/14 Contractor Organization and Personnel 5.5.4 Question: Contractor does not anticipate
any of the Procurement activities will be handled from site office but will be handled from its home office under direct
supervision of the Procurement Manager located in the home office in Saudi Arabia. As such please reconsider the requirement
for a project specific site Procurement Manager.
Answer:
Saudi Aramco believes that the procurement and expediting activities continues till the late stage of construction and will be
project focused if the associated personnel will be available at site, hence contractor to ensure compliance to the
requirements.

Title: CONTRACTOR shall proceed in strict accordance with General Instruction 202.305, which is incorporated by reference in
this Contract, to assign plant numbers and affix tags.
Description:
Ref.: Schedule G MP-IK-LSTK, 11/92, Rev. 12/15 Materials, Tools and Equipment 2.6 Question: Please provide the general
instruction 202.305, which is not received with the ITB package.
Answer:
GI 202.305 attached.
Attachments:
0202_305.pdf

Title: CONTRACTOR shall procure the Capital Spare Parts listed in Attachment II of this Schedule concurrently with the
procurement of Parent Equipment.
Description:
Ref.: Schedule G MP-IK-LSTK, 11/92, Rev. 12/15 Preference for Saudi Manufacturers 7.1 Question: Attachments II to VII of
Schedule G were not received. Please provide
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Answer:
Document titled 'Sch."G" Att.-I' consists of all attachments from I to VII

Title: Note (1): ERW and Spiral welded pipe are not allowed to be purchased from stockists
Description:
Ref.: SAEP-347, Rev 24 Nov 2014 Supplying Material from Stockiest 6.2 (Note 1) Question: Contractor proposes to use ERW
pipes procured from an Aramco Approved Stockiest or a Non Approved Manufacturer for using as Floating Roof Legs and
Stairway Platform Handrails considering these are structural parts which do not fall under the scope of SAEP 347. Please
confirm acceptance.
Answer:
Floating Roof Legs are part of tank and must be considered as pipe purchased through Saudi Aramco approved stockist.

Title: Electrogas (EG, but formally listed by AWS as GMAW-EG or FCAW-EG) and Electroslag (ESW) may be used only with the
approval of CSD and, depending upon the application, may require testing in addition to that specified by the Code.
Description:
Ref.: SAES-W-017, 13 Dec 2011 Welding Requirement for API Tanks 5.7 Question: Contractor proposes to use the EGW
process on vertical butt welds for tank shells greater than 9.5mm thick. Please confirm acceptance
Answer:
Contractor to use all welding specifications, procedures and requirements as approved in Saudi Aramco Standards.

Title: 3) Fabric or non-metallic materials used as a seal or seal component shall be tested for their compatibility with the
intended service by an independent laboratory.
Description:
Ref.: 32-SAMSS-005, 26 Jan 2011 Manufacture of Atmospheric Tanks H.4.4.2 Question: Testing of Seal fabric component for
compatibility with the intended service requires readily available product samples at the independent laboratory located outside
the kingdom. Please confirm whether product Technical Data Sheet of the seal fabric can be provided instead.
Answer:
To be tested by independent Saudi Aramco approved laboratory.

Title: Lay-up Procedures
Description:
Ref.: SAES-A-007, 04 Jun 2015 Hydrostatic Testing Fluids and Layup Procedures 5.2 Question: Please confirm that broom
cleaning the tanks and leaving them to dry after hydrotest is sufficient and no further lay-up procedures will be required.
Answer:
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Bidder to comply Lay-up procedure as per SAES-A-007.

Title: Overall Plot plan
Description:
Question: Scattered plot plans have been provided, please provide a marked-up overall plot plan identifying the location of the
tanks, temporary facilities, access roads etc., at site.
Answer:
The overall plot plan is attached for reference.
Attachments:
PIA00001-001.pdf
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General Functions Pre-Bidding Functions Bidding Period Functions Post-Bidding Functions

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Bidder to comply Lay-up procedure as per SAES-A-007.

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