Renovation of a transportation facility in Walterboro, South Carolina. Completed plans call for the renovation of a transportation facility.

The Walterboro-Colleton County Airport Commission requests bids from qualified, licensed contractors for repairs to the Lowcountry Regional Airport fuel farm located at 537 Aviation Way in Walterboro. The Commission requires that only contractors who can demonstrate previous work on aviation fuel farms may submit a bid on this project. All inquiries regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to Bert Duffie, Airport Manager, at bertduffie@lowcountry.com, no later than 11:00 am on Thursday, September 7, 2023 The repairs consist of a turn-key job, including, but not limited to, all labor, materials, and equipment, electrical work, removal of existing equipment, and performing all work required to complete the fuel farm repairs satisfactorily. It will be the responsibility of the qualified, licensed contractor to obtain all required permits. The job shall be performed and work completed in accordance with all applicable fire and electrical codes. In addition to the technical specifications herein, the work shall meet all requirements listed in the Installation Requirements section of the permit application and installation requirements of the manufacturers, as well as all requirements under IFC, NFPA 407, and NEC regulations and guidelines. The qualified, licensed contractor shall quote Option Item 1 and Option Item 2 on the Bid form. If the contractor failsto bid on all Option items, then the Bid may be considered irregular, non-responsive, and may be disqualified. The scope of work shall include: A. Two (2) AVGAS (100LL) Self-Service Fueling Cabinets. Each cabinet shall contain the following: -Stainless steel or rust-resistant steel - Over wing nozzle. The nozzle must be color-coded to the correct fuel grade as per API-IP 1542. No hold-open latches are permitted. Single-point nozzles require the screws to have safety wire wraps to prevent the collar or coupling from accidentally opening. Nozzles require a 100-mesh strainer. - Motorized retractable 1529 hose (minimum 75') - Static bonding reel (minimum 100') - Filter - either an EI 1588 water barrier style or EI 1581 2-stage coalesce style. An EI 1583 will NOT be accepted. The filter must include a water defense probe. The filtration must be aviation compliant. - Gammon Direct Reading Piston Type Differential Pressure Gauge with Test Valve and DP Switch connected to an Aljac Deadman and Differential Pressure Protection System. - Gorman Positive Displacement Pump - Instruction signs and fuel safety markings/decals - Positive displacement meter - Compatible with QTPod 4000 - Includes skid base - Acceptable manufacturers: Westmor, Mascot, Fuel Tech, ABA-Con, orsimilar make and manufacture - Turn-key installation and connection to fuel farm components and removal of existing fuel pump systems must be included in the price - The existing self-service pump shall not be disengaged until the first new fueling cabinet is installed and functional. - Cabinets shall be fully integrated with the existing E-Stop emergency shut-off system. - All pipe and fittings shall be stainless steel. Brass and yellow metal materials are NOT acceptable. B. Two (2) fuel recovery units (recirculation/reclaimers) - One (1) AVGAS tank - twenty (20) gallon capacity - One (1) for JET A tank - twenty (20) gallon capacity - Installation and connection to tanks included in the price - All pipe and fittings shall be stainless steel. Brass and yellow metal fittings are NOT acceptable. C. Clean out the inside of the JET A tank and install the fuel level dial and replace the water discharge valves. D. Install two (2) (One set for each tank) overfill-probes, double switch, three (3) ft. length for and replace the electrical conduit. All fittings shall be stainless steel. Brass and yellow metal fittings are NOT acceptable. E. Remove the old fuel filter located between the AVGAS pump and block wall and re-attach all lines. F. Install ten (10) 6" diameter, yellow safety bollards with rounded caps, filled with 4,000 psi concrete, 48" tall above existing grade and 36" below existing grade, center set in 18" diameter, 4,000 psi concrete and equally-spaced at 6' maximum on center in front of the fuel farm. G. Furnish and install two (2) 80 BC fire extinguishers, which shall be securely fastened to the end bollard posts at the fueling area. H. OPTION ITEM #1 - Aluminum Canopy over the QTPod unit - Anodized aluminum - LED light fixture attached to the underside, which is night and motion activated - Size, material, and design of like kind to the current canopy - Removal of existing canopy and installation of new canopy included in the price I. OPTION ITEM #2 - Install two (2) OSHA-compliant tank side-mount ladders with platforms - one for each fuel tank It will be the contractor's responsibility to secure the site against theft and weather elements to the satisfaction of the Lowcountry Regional Airport and at the expense of the contractor. The Contractor shall conduct an inspection at the end of each day and take steps to ensure that the entire work area is clean. A site plan will be coordinated with the Airport Manager upon bid award. This contract is a lump sum contract.