APRIL 2023
CRAVEN COUNTY
FUEL SYSTEM FACILITY
CRAVEN COUNTY
FUEL SYSTEM FACILITY
Craven County, located in North Carolina, faced challenges with fuel supply availability for critical needs during emergencies, especially after Hurricane Florence caused severe disruptions. The county decided to build a dedicated fuel system facility to ensure continuous fuel supply.
FUEL SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS
FUEL SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS
Craven County struggled with fuel supply availability for critical needs during emergencies. Hurricane Florence highlighted this issue when supply disruptions left first responders without necessary fuel. The inability of fuel tanker trucks to deliver fuel to local gas stations due to flooding exacerbated the problem, prompting the county to seek a solution to prevent such occurrences in the future.
INNOVATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DESIGN
INNOVATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DESIGN
The County initially consulted Vaughn and Melton Consulting Engineers, who involved the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Among the firms suggested, JF Petroleum Group (JF) was contacted and presented a Sourcewell cooperative agreement contract solution for a design-build fuel system. After a consultative discussion, Craven County approved JF to proceed with the project. A site was selected, and JF was contracted to design and construct the fuel system facility, which included various infrastructure components and advanced fuel system equipment.
RELIABLE EMERGENCY FUEL FACILITY
RELIABLE EMERGENCY FUEL FACILITY
The new fuel system facility opened in April 2023, featuring civil grading, drainage, concrete, asphalt, two 12,000-gallon aboveground fuel tanks, fuel management and tank monitoring systems, canopy and LED lighting, dispensers, piping, a concrete utility storage building, an emergency generator and transfer switch, remote communications, facility fencing, site lighting, and related electrical work. The total contract amount was $1,022,293.88. Craven County is very excited about their new fuel system site, which ensures a reliable fuel supply for critical needs during emergencies.
KEY COMPETENCIES
KEY COMPETENCIES
Fuel System Design & Construction
Expertise in building comprehensive fuel system facilities, including advanced equipment and infrastructure.
Site Preparation & Civil Work
Proficient in civil grading, drainage, concrete, and asphalt work to ensure site readiness.
Fuel Management Technology
Installation of cutting-edge fuel management and tank monitoring systems for efficient operations.
Emergency Power & Infrastructure
Incorporation of emergency generators, transfer switches, and secure communication systems for uninterrupted service.