Design build of knights trail fuel site

Sarasota County is soliciting a Request for Professional Services (RPS) for a Design-Build project to construct a central county fuel site near Knights Trail Road. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to design and construct a fuel station with a minimum of 15,000-gallon aboveground diesel and unleaded fuel storage tanks, along with a 500-gallon Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank. The project will include two dispensers for each fuel type and DEF, integrated with Assetworks and Fuel Focus fuel management systems, specifically supporting current and future county operations, including the new Regional Fire Training Facility. Proposers must be Certified General or Building Contractors licensed in Florida, possess a Pollutant Storage System Contractor license, and include a licensed Professional Engineer on the project team. The county will evaluate proposals based on professional personnel abilities, past performance, experience, and project approach, using a 5-point scoring scale across multiple criteria. The project timeline encompasses 6 months for design and 8 months for construction from the Notice to Proceed, with a proposal due date of September 30, 2024, and a total design and construction budget of approximately $2,500,000.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project documents do not mention incumbent vendors or current contractors. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability coverage with specific minimum limits. The county reserves the right to award the contract to the most qualified proposer, with the final selection not solely dependent on the initial scoring. The fuel site is strategically located in Sarasota County, specifically near the Siesta Key CDP, and will be designed to increase fuel storage capacity for emergency operations. The site plan, prepared by AEM Engineering LLC, indicates careful consideration of property boundaries, site access, and potential future expansion, with the project potentially serving as a critical infrastructure enhancement for county emergency and operational needs.