Fire Station #42 and #50 Fuel Storage Systems Replacement

Orange County, Florida, through its procurement process, is soliciting bids for the Fire Station #42 and #50 Fuel Storage Systems Replacement project (Bid No. Y22-7043). The procurement involves a comprehensive replacement of existing underground fuel storage systems at two fire stations in Orlando, with the project requiring removal of old tanks and installation of new underground and aboveground storage systems. Specifically, Fire Station #42 will receive a new 1,000-gallon diesel underground tank and a 285-gallon gasoline aboveground tank, while Fire Station #50 will have a 500-gallon diesel tank and a 285-gallon gasoline tank. The project includes installing new fuel dispensers, hose retractors, fuel management systems, tank monitoring equipment, and associated electrical infrastructure. Contractors must submit sealed electronic bids through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 PM EST on August 23, 2022, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for July 21, 2022. Bidders are required to have at least ten years of experience in fuel tank storage system installation and possess a valid Florida Pollutant Storage System Contractor license. The project requires strict compliance with Florida Fire Prevention Code, National Fire Protection Association standards, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.

The procurement includes a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 25% of the contract value, with bidders required to demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these goals and provide detailed documentation. Contractors must submit performance and payment bonds, comply with local and state regulations, maintain a drug-free workplace, and verify employment eligibility through the E-Verify system. The project has a total estimated budget of $494,000.00, with a completion timeline of 330 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 360 consecutive calendar days for final completion from the Notice to Proceed date. Warranty provisions include 30-year manufacturer warranties for tanks and piping, and a 12-month workmanship warranty. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with Orange County reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Successful contractors will be responsible for comprehensive system replacement, including on-site training, system check-out, and detailed record-keeping, ensuring a fully operational fuel storage and distribution system for the fire stations.