Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB_2026-25

Howard County Fuel Storage, Dispensing, and EV Charging Upgrade at Long Reach Fire Station No. 9

Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified construction firms for a major upgrade to the fuel storage and dispensing systems at Long Reach Fire Station No. 9 in Columbia, MD. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland (Department of General Services, Bureau of Planning, Design and Construction) - Scope of Work: - Removal of two existing 2,500-gallon underground fuel storage tanks (USTs) - Installation of two new 12,000-gallon underground fiberglass fuel storage tanks (one for unleaded gasoline, one for diesel) - Installation of new fuel dispensing equipment: - 1 remote single product high flow diesel dispenser (with hose retractors) - 1 remote single product unleaded gasoline dispenser (with dual hoses) - Construction of a new fuel island with canopy and foundation (including design) - Installation of oil/water separator (1000 gal, 100 GPM, double wall steel, leak detection) - Installation of double wall underground fuel and vent piping (approx. 200 ft) - Installation of Level 2 and Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations (2 units) - Associated site work: concrete paving, asphalt, storm drainage, fencing, parking striping, wheel stops, silt fencing, steel bollards, trash container, fuel spill kit - Electrical and communication connections for all systems - Demolition of existing fuel island, piping, vent risers, and accessories - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Howard County's living wage ordinance - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal for contracts over $50,000 - Adherence to the Rainforest Protection Act for wood products (prohibiting certain tropical hardwoods unless sustainably sourced) - Coordination with Howard County Fleet Services and adherence to Maryland state standards - Liquidated damages apply for late completion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified construction firms - All required forms and detailed specifications are provided in the solicitation attachments

Description

Howard County is seeking a construction firm to remove existing underground fuel storage tanks and install new ones, including fuel dispensing equipment, electrical and communication connections, paving, storm drainage, canopy and foundation design, fuel island accessories, and incidentals. The project also includes furnishing and installing EV charging stations. The work involves excavation, paving, utility work, and installation of fuel and electrical systems at the Long Reach Fire Station No. 9 in Columbia, Maryland, with a project duration of approximately 150 calendar days.

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