ANK New Fuel Farm

The ANK New Fuel Farm project is a state and local contract opportunity posted by Cheyenne County, Colorado, specifically for the Salida Airport - Harriet Alexander Field. The procurement involves constructing a comprehensive fuel farm infrastructure, with a base bid that includes two 12,000-gallon aboveground, double-wall fuel storage tanks (UL-2085 rated), a self-service over-wing fuel dispensing skid, containment basin, and necessary infrastructure. The project also includes constructing a new fueling apron approximately 3,410 square yards in size, with an additive alternate for removing existing underground fuel storage tanks. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through BidNet Direct by February 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held on February 6, 2025, at 10 am. Qualification requirements include submitting a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount, a prequalification form, contractor questionnaire, and proof of insurability. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the owner reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The project will be funded through a combination of local funds from Chaffee County, the City of Salida, CDOT Aeronautics, and a DOLA grant. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project involves replacing existing underground fuel storage infrastructure with a modern, safety-focused aboveground system. The total contract time is 179 calendar days for the base bid (165 days to substantial completion and 14 days for punchlist corrections), with potential extension to 198 calendar days if the additive alternate is awarded. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per day for project delays. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, including an OPS Installation Permit from the Colorado Department of Labor and Public Safety's Division of Oil and Public Safety. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment in airport fuel infrastructure modernization.