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Airport commission approves decommissioning of old terminal fuel farm; bids ranged from $15,900 to $48,008
Summary
Commission approved contracting work to remove abandoned fuel tanks, pumps and shelter near the terminal, leaving concrete pads for potential picnic or utility use. Three bids were presented; funding comes from the 2022 CIP, not the airport operating fund.
Staff recommended removal of the abandoned terminal fuel farm infrastructure (tanks, pipes, pumps, and shelter) to create green space and repurpose concrete pads for light uses. Bids received were Bridal Services $15,900; Insole Environmental Services $16,900; and Hepaco $48,008.42. Staff explained some components may be salvageable by the current fuel‑farm maintainer and that the city’s crews would handle landscaping and fence relocation after cleanup.
A commissioner asked why Hepaco’s bid was substantially higher; a staff member replied Hepaco is typically more expensive for this work and is used for smaller but costly tasks. Commissioners approved moving forward with the cleanup using the CIP funding approved in the 2022 plan.
Staff said they will coordinate timing and ramp closures as contractors mobilize and will install temporary fencing during removal work. The commission approved the motion by roll call.
