Brad J. Ostroff

Interim Director

Sebastian Arango

Project Manager

Issue Statement: As part of the City of Oakland Park’s Capital Improvements Program, staff is advancing a project to replace the existing fueling infrastructure at the former Public Works Complex. The project includes removing the existing fuel pump system, at the site of the next phase of the City Centennial Park Project, and installing a new above-ground fuel storage tank and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system at the current Public Works Complex.

As part of this effort, the City’s design consultant will conduct a feasibility study to evaluate site capacity, operational needs, regulatory requirements, and potential design constraints associated with the installation of an above-ground fuel storage and DEF system. The feasibility study will assess tank sizing options, site layout considerations, safety and environmental compliance, and overall constructability to ensure the proposed system can reliably support City operations.

The proposed professional services are being advanced under the City’s continuing services contract in accordance with the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), approved on March 20, 2024. 

Recommendation:  Staff recommends the City Commission adopt a resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute a Work Authorization between the City of Oakland Park and Currie Sowards Aguila Architects for the Public Works Complex Above-Ground Fuel & DEF Systems Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $30,474.

The proposed fuel system is intended to serve multiple City departments, including the Public Works fleet, Fire Department apparatus, and other City vehicles. The system must be appropriately sized to meet both current operational demands and anticipated future needs. Due to site constraints, operational requirements, and regulatory considerations, a feasibility evaluation is needed to determine whether the new Public Works site can accommodate an adequately sized above-ground fuel tank system and associated Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) infrastructure.

These services will provide the technical analysis necessary to inform decision-making before proceeding with final design and implementation. Completion of the feasibility study will determine the most effective approach for fuel system replacement and ensure alignment with long-term operational and capital planning goals. The scope of services include meetings with City staff; development of schematic site plan and civil plan options illustrating potential fuel tank and dispenser locations; evaluation of truck turning radii; coordination with fuel tank manufacturers and consultants; code research; preparation of narrative specifications for the fuel tank, dispenser, fuel management and monitoring system, electrical requirements, and generator hook-ups; and preparation of a cost estimate.

The feasibility study will provide the City with the technical information necessary to evaluate site viability and determine the appropriate fuel tank size and configuration to support operational needs. Following completion of the feasibility study and City concurrence on the preferred alternative, staff will seek approval to proceed with design, permitting, and construction services.

As indicated in the attached Work Authorization from Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, the cost of the feasibility study for the Public Works Above-Ground Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid System is a not-to-exceed amount of $30,474. Sufficient funds are available within the FY 2026 Adopted Budget of the Engineering Services Division to support this study.

The proposed expenditure is as follows: