Dahlonega fuel farm

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the Fuel Farm Replacement project at Lumpkin County - Wimpys Airport in Dahlonega, Georgia, under ITB 2026_008. The project involves the removal of an existing above-ground fuel tank, self-service fuel pump, and credit card pedestal, with installation of a new 8,000-gallon above-ground AVGAS fuel tank and associated self-service fuel pump and credit card pedestal. The scope encompasses demolition of existing fuel farm infrastructure, construction of a new concrete pad with bollard protection, installation of a complete fueling system meeting FAA AC 150/5230-4B and NFPA standards, implementation of erosion and sediment control measures, and restoration of disturbed areas. Qualified bidders must demonstrate competency and financial capability through evidence of past experience on similar work, available equipment and personnel, and certified financial statements from a public accountant. The project must be completed within thirty (30) calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with work commencing within ten (10) calendar days, and liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for delays exceeding the contract timeline. Sealed bids were due on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Lumpkin County Purchasing Department.

Bidders are required to submit a bid guaranty of 5% of the bid price not to exceed $50,000 and provide executed performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price within fifteen (15) calendar days of contract execution. The project includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal requiring bidders to demonstrate documented good faith efforts toward achieving DBE subcontractor involvement. Compliance with federal work authorization requirements under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 is mandatory for all contractors. The project is fully funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation and Lumpkin County as the sponsor, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents. All contractors must comply with FAA AC 150/5370-2G safety requirements, maintain radio communication on UNICOM frequency 123.0 MHz, coordinate with the airport manager and FAA, and implement comprehensive safety and foreign object debris prevention protocols throughout the construction period.