The Airport has experienced record-breaking fuel sales in recent years, pushing the existing fuel farm to its capacity. Since 2015, annual fuel sales have grown from an average of 2.8 million gallons to 4.2 million gallons—a 48% increase. Currently, the fuel farm has a Jet-A storage capacity of 70,000 gallons, which falls short of the industry-recommended 10-day supply of approximately 120,000 gallons. In addition, the 25-year-old facility will soon require significant repairs and upgrades due to its age.
Compounding these challenges, the current fuel farm occupies a prime aeronautical development area. This location, established prior to the creation of the corporate hangar build-ready site "Taxilane C," is now critical for a major corporate hangar complex currently under negotiation. To address these issues, the Airport plans to design and construct a new fuel farm on the other side of Hull Road, ensuring adequate capacity and supporting future development. The primary objective of this project is to expand fuel storage capacity to meet current demand while also reserving space to accommodate future growth.
The scope of work for the fuel farm design project has evolved since its initial inclusion in the Airport's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). One key adjustment addresses Hull Road, whose aging asphalt pavement was not designed to support the frequency and weight of the fuel transport trucks currently in use. As part of the project, Hull Road will be redesigned to meet the standards of the Airport's wider concrete roadways.
Additionally, the new fuel farm will incorporate several improvements aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency. Planned upgrades include a modern fuel management system with an automated fuel spill reporting feature, improved stainless steel piping, a quality control building, and enhanced security measures such as upgraded fencing, access control systems, and security cameras. The design will also feature improved fuel pumps to expedite fuel receiving times, enabling staff to return to their duties more quickly. These enhancements are designed to ensure the new fuel farm meets the Airport's operational demands while maintaining a high standard of safety and efficiency.
In October 2024, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was advertised, resulting in responses from KSA Engineers and Westwood. A City selection committee, consisting of staff from the Airport and the Engineering Department, evaluated the submissions. After careful consideration, the committee selected KSA Engineers for the design project. Since completing the RFQ, KSA Engineers was acquired by Pape Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC.
KSA Engineers has partnered with the Airport since 2002 and have designed and managed several Capital Improvement Projects at SGR. KSA staff are highly knowledgeable of our critical airport infrastructure, considered experts in aviation civil engineering, and understand our expectations for quality and superior service. KSA submitted a design fee proposal of $341,023.00. A budget amendment of $265,000 from CIP CAP1201 to CAP2502 is needed to cover the additional design cost with contingency. The company acquisition should not interfere with the day-to-day operations for KSA Engineers.
Airport staff recommends authorizing a professional services contract with Pape Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC., in the amount of $341,023 for the Fuel Farm Design Project CIP CAP2502, and authorize a budget amendment of $265,000 from CIP project CAP1201 to CAP2502.