Removal and Remediation of Underground Storage Tank Sites (2025-2027)

Background
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) – Division of Waste Management is issuing a contract for the removal, assessment, and remediation of petroleum releases caused by commercial underground storage tank sites throughout the State.
The goal of this contract is to ensure environmental safety and compliance with state and federal regulations regarding underground storage tanks.

Work Details
The selected contractors will provide technical services for the permanent closure of abandoned underground storage tanks on a task order/not-to-exceed basis.
Services include:
- Preparing site-specific technical proposals and cost estimates;
- Coordinating site work with the contract administrator and landowner;
- Obtaining necessary permits;
- Preparing health and safety plans compliant with OSHA regulations;
- Conducting underground utility searches;
- Locating UST systems using geophysical surveys;
- Performing hydrogeologic and environmental assessments including groundwater and soil sampling;
- Managing subcontractors;
- Dismantling aboveground equipment;
- Removing product and sludge from tanks;
- Excavating to remove tanks, piping, dispenser islands, and contaminated soil;
- Backfilling excavations with clean material;
- Transporting and disposing of tanks and contaminated soil;
- Implementing tank closure in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines;
- Submitting required notices and reports within sixty days of tank abandonment.

Period of Performance
The contract duration is two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at various locations throughout the State of North Carolina.