MN Fergus Falls WMD - Replace Fuel Tanks

The Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for the removal and replacement of fuel storage tanks at the Fergus Falls Wildlife Management District in Minnesota. The project involves removing one 1,000-gallon Convault tank and two 1,000-gallon EnviroTanks from the old maintenance shop, then installing three new 1,000-gallon above-ground, double-walled, UL-142 listed steel tanks for petroleum product storage at the new maintenance shop. Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise by providing evidence of completing 10 similar projects within the last 15 years, along with detailed technical approaches and preliminary shop drawings. The evaluation criteria include technical approach, technical experience, past performance, and price, with awards made on a firm-fixed-price basis. Proposals are due by July 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with the contract period of performance running from August 6, 2025 through November 30, 2025.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses under the Total Small Business designation, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The contract includes core requirements for three 1,000-gallon tanks (one for gasoline and two for diesel) and an optional component subject to funding availability for two additional 150-gallon tanks for drip torch fuel and premium gasoline. The tanks will be constructed using A36 steel with specific gauge requirements and must meet comprehensive safety and regulatory standards including UL-142 listing, double-walled construction, leak monitoring, and spill containment features. Work will be performed at two locations in Fergus Falls, Minnesota: 2127 Pebble Lake Road and 18965 County Highway 82. The contractor must handle all aspects of the project including tank disposal, fuel disposal, procurement, installation, electrical connections, emergency shutoff systems, and regulatory compliance documentation. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the summary, the detailed price form indicates comprehensive scope including tank removal, disposal, procurement, and installation services.