Crystal River Airport (CGC) Fuel Farm Project

Citrus County, Florida is seeking bids for the Crystal River Airport (CGC) Fuel Farm Project through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-021, which involves a comprehensive infrastructure replacement at the airport's fuel facilities. The project requires the complete removal and replacement of two 12,000-gallon aviation fuel tanks (one Jet A and one Av Gas), along with associated infrastructure including sump recovery tanks, pumps, filters, piping, hoses, electrical systems, and supporting components. Key deliverables include installation of a galvanized steel catwalk, electrical generator with transfer switch, utility rack with lighting controls, remote fueling cabinet with card reader, emergency fuel shut-off systems, and necessary site work like asphalt patching. Bidders must have been in business for at least 5 years and demonstrate completion of three similar projects. The bid is due on February 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for January 14, 2025, at 10:00 am. The project has a prescribed timeline of 180 calendar days for substantial completion and 210 calendar days for final completion, with liquidated damages of $2,667 per calendar day for delays.

The county has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization goal of 10.65% and encourages participation from DBEs and small businesses. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including certificates of insurance, bid security, qualification statements, and licensing proof. The project is funded through a Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation's Small County Outreach Program (SCOP), with a project financial number of 451464-1-94-01. The estimated project budget is approximately $1,808,198, and the successful contractor will be required to provide payment and performance bonds each at 100% of the total contract price. Contractors must maintain various insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and cyber insurance. The project requires strict compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), state, and local regulations, with the contractor responsible for all necessary permitting and adherence to environmental and airport construction guidelines.