To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Purchase of three QT Pod M4000 Self-Service Fueling Systems for Garberville Airport (O16), Rohnerville Airport (FOT), and California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) and Construction Agreement with MSI Fuel Management, Inc.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent, or designee thereof, to execute the construction agreement with MSI Fuel Management, Inc. regarding the purchase and installation of three QT Pod M4000 self-service fueling stations;
2. Authorize the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent, or designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached construction agreement;
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one certified copy of the Board Order relating to this item to the Department of Aviation.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Aviation Enterprise Fund (3530381)
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Department of Aviation offers 100LL self-service fuel at four county-owned airports - Garberville (O16), Fortuna (FOT), Murray Field (EKA) and the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV).
The existing QT Pod M3000 Self-Serve Fueling Terminals are beginning to experience significant mechanical problems and are no longer supported by the manufacturer. QT Pod announced that manufacturing of the M3000 was discontinued in 2017 and software updates, telephone support, or replacement parts would be unavailable after June 30, 2020. Although the terminals continued to operate past the June 30, 2020 support date, the department has found that the lack of replacement parts and technical support is now beginning to hinder the department's ability to provide fueling services for tenants, and visitors needing fuel, at each of these airports. The antiquated equipment does not meet the newer standards for chip card acceptance and the software ...
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