Hanford Airport Closure of Existing Underground Fuel Storage Tank

The City of Hanford is seeking qualified contractors for the decommissioning and closure of an underground fuel storage tank at the Hanford Municipal Airport through Request for Bid (RFB) 2026-02. The project requires a licensed contractor (C61/D40 classification with HAZ certification) to close one 12,000-gallon Avgas underground storage tank and demolish existing above-ground fuel dispensers and associated equipment by December 31, 2025. The contract specifies a 10-working-day completion timeline, with a bid opening scheduled for August 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Contractors must provide a 10% bid security and will be subject to liquidated damages of $3,000 per calendar day for delays, escalating to $5,000 per calendar day if the project is not completed by the year-end deadline. The project requires strict adherence to California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations, environmental management protocols, and airport operational safety requirements, including specific site access, staging, and restoration guidelines.

The contract does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is not specified, but contractors will be responsible for all permits, safety measures, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The project will be funded through the City of Hanford and requires comprehensive environmental management, including proper waste disposal, spill prevention, and site restoration. Contractors must provide Certificates of Reported Compliance (CRC) for their fleet and listed subcontractors. The project involves working within a sensitive airport environment, with specific requirements for zone management, including controlled access through Gate G4 and the necessity of reopening Taxiway A at the end of each working day. Geotechnical information from soil boring logs (U10 and U14) indicates predominantly brown silty fine sand and sandy silt compositions, which may impact project implementation and environmental considerations.