Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #269-2026-1974
Charlotte Area Transit System Fuel Treating and Cleaning Services for Diesel Storage Tanks
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
269-2026-1974
NAICS
562998, 562211, 562910
The City of Charlotte's Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities department is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive fuel treating and cleaning services for eight underground diesel storage tanks (USTs) at two locations. - Government Buyer: - City of Charlotte, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities department, Department of Contracting and Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - Primrose Oil Company (Primrose MP8 Microbicide specified for biocide treatment) - Products/Services Requested: - Quarterly biocide treatments using Primrose MP8 Microbicide for 8 diesel USTs - Quarterly fuel sampling and testing per ASTM D4176 (top, mid, and low-level samples from each tank) - Annual fuel polishing for all tanks, including vacuum removal of water, sludge, and microbial organisms, with photographic documentation - Hazardous waste disposal and compliance with safety and environmental regulations - Provision of safety plans and warranties - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of a specific biocide (Primrose MP8 Microbicide) - Adherence to ASTM D4176 fuel testing standards - Photographic documentation required before and after cleaning - Contractor must handle hazardous waste disposal and provide safety plans - Estimated annual contract value is $97,040, with cleaning frequency potentially increasing - Initial contract term is three years, with up to two one-year renewal options
Description
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities department requires a goods and services contract for fuel treating and cleaning of diesel storage tanks, including biocide treatments and fuel sample testing for Diesel USTs. CATS operates out of 8 Diesel USTs between two locations in the Charlotte Metro area. The solicitation involves services related to maintenance and cleaning of diesel storage tanks to ensure proper fuel quality and system functionality. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's Bonfire e-Procurement Portal by August 24, 2026.