Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2027-11

Howard County Fuel System and EV Charging Upgrade at Long Reach Fire Station No. 9

Howard County, Maryland is seeking 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 - OEMs and Vendors: - OMNTEC (tank inventory monitoring probes) - E.J. Ward (fuel management system card reader station) - No other specific OEMs named; most equipment is specified by type and technical requirements - Products Requested: - Two 12,000-gallon double-walled fiberglass underground fuel storage tanks (one diesel, one unleaded gasoline) - High flow fuel dispensers (diesel and unleaded gasoline) - Fuel service island with canopy, bollards, fire extinguishers, spill kit, trash container - Oil/water separator (1,000 gallon, double wall steel, rated for 100 GPM) - Flexible dual wall fuel distribution piping and double wall fiberglass vent piping - Tank inventory monitoring probes (OMNTEC) - Submersible turbine pumps (UL-listed) - EV charging stations (Level 2 and Level 3, bidirectional capability) - Electrical control system, panels, and emergency shut-off - Concrete forming, reinforcing, and cast-in-place materials - Marking tape, remote emergency pump shear valves, tank manhole frames and covers - Services Requested: - Construction services for removal and replacement of underground fuel tanks and dispensers - Installation of new fuel system, electrical and communication connections, paving, storm drainage, canopy, EV charging stations, and all incidental work - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Howard County's living wage ordinance - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal for contracts over $50,000 - Adherence to Rainforest Protection Act for wood products (prohibits certain tropical hardwoods unless sustainably sourced) - SHA Cost Group D classification - Bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of total bid - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays - All work must comply with Howard County and Maryland state construction standards - One-year warranty period after completion and acceptance - Technical Specifications: - Detailed requirements for tank construction, piping, electrical systems, safety features, and EV charging equipment - Attachments include technical specifications and drawings - Period of Performance: - Contract duration is 120-150 calendar days from notice to proceed - No option years or annual subscription - One-year warranty after completion - Rainforest Protection Act: - Prohibits use of certain tropical hardwoods unless from sustainable sources; list of prohibited woods provided

Description

Howard County is seeking bids from construction firms 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 specified in the contract documents and is classified under SHA Cost Group D. Bids must be submitted electronically and accompanied by a bid bond or certified check amounting to 5% of the total bid. The project duration is 150 calendar days, with liquidated damages set at $500 per calendar day. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2026.

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