Coversion of alternative fuel station

The City of Bossier City, Louisiana, located in Bossier Parish, is soliciting sealed bids for Bid #P25-06, a comprehensive project to convert two alternative fuel stations located at 2250 East Texas Street and 4520 Barksdale Boulevard. The procurement involves converting existing E85 and CNG fuel stations to regular unleaded gasoline and installing an above-ground diesel fuel tank. Contractors must be licensed in Louisiana for Municipal and Public Works Construction, with specific qualifications for handling hazardous waste and underground storage tanks. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Bossier City Engineering Conference Room, and attendance is required for bid eligibility. The project has a completion timeline of 215 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price, plus a 10% maintenance bond. Bids are due by 2:30 p.m. on August 12, 2025, with a public bid opening at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must demonstrate extensive experience, specifically having completed at least three similar fuel system conversions in the past five years. The project requires comprehensive work including demolition of existing CNG equipment, tank removal, installation of new diesel tanks and dispensers, updating fuel management software, and site restoration. Contractors must comply with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations, implement comprehensive safety plans, and provide spill prevention and emergency response protocols. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the complexity of the project involving fuel station conversion, environmental compliance, and infrastructure modifications suggests a significant investment. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate technical expertise in fuel system conversion, environmental safety, and municipal infrastructure projects. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements.