Ringgold 6000 Gallon Fuel Tank

The City of Ringgold, located in Georgia's Chattahoochee County, is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive fuel tank procurement and installation project. The contract requires a 6,000-gallon double wall tank with specific technical specifications, including acrylic enamel paint, emergency vents, tank gauge, remote overspill package, GPI meter, 115-volt 35 gpm pump kit, 18-foot dispense hose, auto nozzle, filter kit, 24-inch pump platform, and leak detection gauge. The project also includes a complete Fluid Inventory Management System that is WiFi capable. Bidders must provide all labor for delivery, final tank inspection, and system setup. The procurement timeline indicates the opportunity was posted on January 14, 2025, with sealed bids due by February 17, 2025. Strict submission guidelines require bids to be submitted in sealed, opaque envelopes marked with the company name and "SEALED BID - RINGGOLD BULK FUEL TANK" to the City Manager, Mark Vaughn, either by mail to P.O. Box 579, Ringgold, GA 30736, or hand-delivered to Ringgold City Hall at 150 Tennessee Street.

While no specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are mentioned, the procurement documents outline clear customer responsibilities that include permitting, tank off-loading and placement, power supply provision, and pump power connection. The city will require the successful bidder to integrate a WiFi-capable Fluid Inventory Management System, suggesting potential technological compatibility requirements. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the detailed technical specifications for the fuel tank and associated equipment indicate a potentially significant capital investment. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability to provide a comprehensive fuel storage and management solution, including equipment procurement, delivery, installation, and system integration. The procurement process emphasizes precision in bid submission, with any deviation from specified envelope labeling resulting in automatic bid disqualification, underscoring the importance of meticulous attention to procedural details.