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Bid Award and Contract - Union County Sheriff’s Office Fueling Station
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Linda Whitaker, Facilities and Fleet Management, Assistant Director Design and Construction, 704-420-2626
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Accept the low bidder, 2) authorize award of the contract to Rushing Contracting Group, Inc., in the amount of $391,067.20, 3) authorize the County Manager to i) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this Agenda item and ii) terminate the agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion, and 4) adopt Resolution Providing Notice of Construction of the Union County Sheriff’s Office Fueling Station.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) January 06, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item 25-001 Bid Award and Contract Union County Sheriff’s Office Fueling Station, adopted CPO#367B and CPO#368A
2) June 02, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item 25-330 Rescinded Bid Award and Contract Union County Sheriff’s Office Fueling Station
BACKGROUND:
This contract is to construct a new fueling station located at the rear of the Union County Sheriff’s Office Administration building. This project was identified as a “Critical Infrastructure” project with a goal to provide an independent fuel supply for UCSO vehicles. The need was identified for this independent fuel supply during several disaster events that limited fuel supplies in the region and significantly impacted local gas stations which have served as the regular fuel supply for UCSO vehicles.
The project scope of work includes providing a 12,000-gallon fuel tank, dispensing system, and associated equipment. A three-sided enclosure will be constructed to conceal the fuel tank and provide enhanced security. The fuel management system will integrate with Union County’s existing fuel management system. Other accessory work includes replacing a section of asphalt with concrete, installing speed bumps to assist spill containment and traffic calming, and installing a security camera for area surveillance.
On February 13, 2026, the Procurement Department partnered with Facilities Management to issue an Invitation for Bid IFB 2026-020 Union County Sheriff’s Office Fuel Station. On March 31, 2026, five (5) responsive bids for the title project were received and processed. All bids were tabulated, reviewed, and certified by Labella Associates, PC. The bids ranged from $391,067.20 to $716,304.06. Staff recommend that the project be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Rushing Contracting Group, Inc., Inc. in the amount of $391,067.20.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available within the adopted UC Fueling Stations capital account 40080210 to support the construction contract amount of $391,067.20.