Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #2027-11

Howard County Fuel Storage and Dispensing System Upgrade at Long Reach Fire Station No. 9

Howard County, Maryland is seeking bids from qualified construction firms to upgrade the fuel storage and dispensing system at Long Reach Fire Station No. 9. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Department of General Services, Bureau of Planning, Design and Construction; Bureau of Operations and Maintenance - Project Scope: - Removal of two existing 2,500-gallon underground fuel tanks and fuel island - Installation of two new 12,000-gallon double-wall fiberglass underground fuel storage tanks (one for diesel, one for unleaded gasoline) - New high-flow fuel dispensers (one diesel, one unleaded gasoline), each with hose retractors and safety features - Construction of a raised concrete fuel service island with a 38'x22' canopy, steel bollards, fire extinguishers, and safety signage - Installation of a 1,000-gallon double-wall steel oil/water separator rated for 100 GPM with leak detection and alarms - New flexible dual-wall fuel supply and vent piping, electrical and communication connections, and emergency shut-off systems - Addition of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations (one indoor Level 2, one outdoor Level 3 dual port) - Site improvements including paving, fencing, parking striping, concrete dumpster pad, and trash container - Products/Equipment Requested: - Underground fuel storage tanks (2 x 12,000-gallon, double-wall fiberglass) - High-flow fuel dispensers (diesel and unleaded gasoline) - Fuel service island and canopy - Oil/water separator (1,000-gallon, double-wall steel) - Flexible dual-wall fuel piping and double-wall fiberglass vent piping - Tank inventory monitoring probes (OMNTEC brand specified) - Submersible turbine pumps, spill containment manhole, manhole frames/covers, emergency pump shear valves - E.J. Ward card reader station (existing system to be relocated) - EV charging equipment (Level 2 and Level 3) - Fire extinguishers, spill kit, trash container - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Maryland and federal regulations for underground fuel storage and dispensing - Rain Forest Protection Act compliance for wood products (prohibits certain tropical hardwoods unless sustainably sourced) - Living wage ordinance and 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal - One-year warranty period after project completion - Submission of bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of total bid - Detailed geotechnical and electrical specifications - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - OMNTEC (tank inventory monitoring probes) - E.J. Ward (fuel management card reader system) - No specific OEMs named for tanks, dispensers, piping, or EV charging equipment; however, OMNTEC and E.J. Ward are specified for certain components.

Description

Howard County intends to procure the services of one construction firm to replace the existing underground fuel tanks and fuel dispensing equipment at Long Reach Fire Station No. 9. The project includes all incidental work as identified in the contract documents. Bidders must submit an electronic copy of a bid bond or certified check amounting to 5% of the total bid. The project duration is 150 calendar days, and liquidated damages are set at $500 per calendar day.

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