Opportunity
Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-600-6001-2401
Diesel Fuel Storage Tank and Installation for Emergency Generator System – St. Thomas, USVI
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-600-6001-2401
NAICS
238290, 238210, 238220
This opportunity involves the purchase and installation of a UL-listed 1,000-gallon diesel fuel storage tank for the emergency generator system at the DPP Main Building in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. - Government Buyer: - Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Property & Procurement, Main Building, Subbase, St. Thomas - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified manufacturers of UL-listed diesel fuel storage tanks - Products/Services Requested: - UL-listed 1,000-gallon double-wall diesel fuel storage tank - Features: fill port, vent piping, emergency vent, fuel level gauge, leak detection system, overfill protection, lockable access, identification and warning signage - Fuel piping system (supply and return, isolation valves, filters, corrosion-resistant materials) - Tank anchoring system (wind load compliant) - Concrete or steel bollards (vehicle impact protection) - Electrical and control components (conduit, wiring, grounding, remote fuel level indication, generator integration) - Optional: fuel polishing system; automatic fuel transfer and monitoring system - Services Requested: - Pre-construction (site visit, shop drawings, permits) - Site preparation (utility location, excavation, grading, foundation) - Installation (tank, piping, electrical, testing, commissioning, training) - Testing and commissioning (integrity, operational, generator load testing) - Training and closeout (operational training, documentation, warranty) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tank must be UL-listed and double-wall or have secondary containment - Compliance with NFPA, IBC, IFC, EPA, OSHA, and local codes - Contractor must provide one-year warranty, as-built drawings, and maintenance recommendations - Optional pricing for advanced fuel management systems - Substantial completion required within 90 days of purchase order issuance
Description
This solicitation is for the purchase and installation of a 1,000-gallon diesel fuel storage tank to support the emergency backup generator system at the Department of Property & Procurement Main Building in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The project includes site preparation, tank installation, fuel piping, electrical and control connections, testing, commissioning, and training. The contractor must comply with applicable federal, territorial, environmental, fire safety, and building regulations. The work must be substantially completed within 90 calendar days from the purchase order issuance.