Description
The San Bernardino County is soliciting bids for the construction of a Wildland Firefighting Helitanker Station. The project includes the installation of a permanent, open-top, metal cistern with a capacity of 5,000 to 10,000 gallons, automated refill, and a redundant solar-powered system. The cistern must be designed to withstand high winds and have a snag-free design with an air-gap spillway. The project also includes the installation of a water connection, manifold, valves, and fittings, as well as a backflow prevention system and a fire flow test. The contractor must submit shop drawings and manufacturer certifications for compliance with AWWA and NFPA standards.
• The cistern must be built to withstand high winds sustained in excess of 65 MPH.
• The interior surface of the cistern must be finished to NSF 61 standards.
• The system must include a dechlorination system capable of removing total residual chlorine (TRC) from treated effluent prior to discharge or reuse.
• The project includes the installation of a solar-powered LED wind cone system with a 10-foot mast and guy wires.
• The contractor must conduct a fire flow test per NFPA 291 after installation.