Description
The San Bernardino County is seeking 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 redundant solar-powered systems. The cistern must be built to withstand high winds and have an air-gap spillway to prevent damage to snorkels or buckets. The project also includes the installation of a water connection, pads, and compaction, as well as an aviation wind cone system. The successful bidder will be responsible for designing and building the system, including submitting shop drawings and obtaining manufacturer certifications for compliance with AWWA and NFPA standards.
Key features of the project include:
• Permanent, open-top, metal cistern with automated refill
• Redundant solar-powered system with dual sets of batteries and solar panels
• Air-gap spillway to prevent damage to snorkels or buckets
• Water connection with metered connection and backflow prevention system
• Pads and compaction, including grade 25’ x 25’ area pad for cistern location
• Aviation wind cone system with solar-powered LED wind cone and guy wires