Hammerman Gas/Diesel Tank Replacement Gunpowder Falls State Park

This project, solicitation BPM059366, involves the removal and replacement of above-ground gasoline and diesel fuel storage systems at the Gunpowder Falls State Park Hammerman Area in Baltimore County, Maryland. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove existing tanks, dispensers, piping, electronic systems, concrete pads, and bollards. Key deliverables include the installation of new storage tanks, concrete pads, and side-mount dispensers, as well as the provision of temporary gasoline and diesel tanks with metered dispensers for the duration of the project. All work must adhere to strict safety and environmental standards, including NFPA 30, 30A, and 78, API standards 650 and 620, and Maryland Department of the Environment regulations, with backfill compacted to a minimum of 95 percent. The contract is a Small Business Reserve Procurement, limiting the award to certified small businesses. The basis of award is the lowest responsive and responsible total bid. Procurement goals include a 15.00% MBE and 2.0% VSBE participation rate, with liquidated damages applicable for failure to comply with MBE requirements. The state reserves the right to apply reciprocal preference for resident bidders. Final acceptance is contingent upon the approval of the Facility Manager and DNR Project Engineer, requiring the submission of an approved electrical inspection certificate, a disposal manifest for contaminated soils and equipment, and three sets of manufacturer manuals and as-built drawings. Invoices are to be submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in Annapolis, with payments typically issued within 30 days of receipt of a proper invoice.