Fueling Systems

Level 3/Century Link Central Office
Corpus Christi, TX
TAIT prepared construction document sets for bidding, permitting and construction uses.  TAIT prepared plans for removal of roof mounted 680 gallon diesel fuel AST for generator, and associated equipment. TAIT performed engineering design tasks as required to install new: One (1) roof mounted 500 gallon diesel fuel AST for generator; associated tank equipment; remote fill pumping system at grade level; flexible double contained tank fill piping system from grade level to roof mounted AST.
El Paso ISD Central Operations Hub
El Paso, TX
TAIT was contracted under the Project Lead Architect, ASA Architects. The fuel system design project was a small portion of a larger project to construct a new school district maintenance facility. TAIT prepared construction document sets for bidding, permitting and construction uses.  TAIT performed engineering design tasks as required to install new fuel station complete, including: one (1) 6,000 gallon gasoline UST; one (1) 18,000 gallon LPG AST, associated supply pump, and truck unload station; one (1) gasoline dispenser and associated equipment; one (1) LPG dispenser and associated equipment; fuel management system; tank and piping monitor system.
Toyota Logistics Services
Port of Long Beach, CA
TAIT was contracted under the Project Lead Architect, Lundstrom Associates (now Lionakis-Lundstrom). The fuel system design project was a small portion of a larger project to rebuild the entire Toyota new vehicle port-of-entry facility. TAIT prepared construction document sets for bidding, permitting and construction uses. TAIT performed engineering design tasks as required to install new: Four (4) 10,000 gallon gasoline AST’s (3 existing tanks relocated, 1 new); thirteen (13) fuel dispensing islands; 50’ x 260’ steel canopy; 100% aboveground/overhead piping systems; duplex fuel delivery AST filling system; tank & piping monitor system.
Ventura County General Services Agency Government Center Fuel Station
Ventura, CA
TAIT prepared construction document sets for bidding, permitting and construction uses. TAIT performed engineering & design tasks as required to remove two (2) existing fuel stations complete, including: two (2) 12,000 gallon and two (2) 10,000 gallon unleaded gasoline UST’s; dispensing equipment; two (2) canopies and fuel islands; monitor systems. TAIT performed engineering design tasks as required to install new consolidated fuel station complete, including: two (2) 30,000 gallon gasoline UST’s; one (1) 12,000 diesel fuel UST; 34’ x 46’steel canopy; three (3) dispensers and associated equipment; fuel management system; tank and piping monitor system; and concrete fuel island/drive slabs. Design tasks included: Conceptual fuel station design studies to determine final location and design requirements; pre-design site inspection with client; pre-design consultation with local permitting agencies; civil engineering including grading plan, storm water mitigation plans, and new driveway; development of new fuel station site plan in existing parking lot; equipment specs and details; electrical plans & details; canopy engineering and plans; CSI specifications; and demolition plans for two (2) existing fuel stations.
Helicopter Refueling
Our client operates helicopters for public safety. They were able to fuel the helicopters from the supplier located in the building next to their hanger. TAIT was asked to assist and expedite a fueling solution to help make helicopter refueling more efficient. The client got approval to put a 1,000 gallon Jet-A trailer on the apron at the hanger.
FAA New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Our customer was given 5 underground tank removal/replacement jobs at the New Orleans airport. We were geared up for an early year start, but TAIT and the customer wanted a geotechnical survey performed prior to putting bid numbers and a work plan together since the site is less than a mile from the Mississippi River levee and notorious for flooding. The FAA had to get airspace approval for the survey, pushing back the start date to mid-year. TAIT's services included: Shoring the excavation for UST removal because of soil conditions, proximity to existing structure and entry to excavation for compaction testing, building a custom support system to brace the shoring walls due to poor soil conditions, backfill in 12" lifts with compaction testing on each lift, driving 50' timber piles in the excavation area (while monitoring vibration levels and driving blows) for the new pad to rest on, installing custom engineered rebar bracing for the concrete pad and installing flexible connectors in the product piping chase and conduit to allow for settling.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
Large buildings are supported by emergency generators in order to provide backup power to elevators and other essential equipment to evacuate the building in case of a power outage.  TAIT recently provided the design/build services for the new fueling systems at both buildings of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA.  These sites provided special challenges due to location requirements from both the city and Segerstrom.   The new ASTs were installed on the top of the 60’ and 40’ tall buildings.
Oncor Electric
Dallas, Texas
TAIT was contracted by Oncor Electric, the electrical services supplier for northeast Texas, to remove a 12,000 gallon gasoline tank and product piping from their downtown maintenance facility in Dallas, Texas.  The site offered many challenges- the site is in a walled compound with low arched entrances and the tank was set between two canopies.  TAIT successfully removed the tank, performed soil sampling and provided a closure letter to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.  We were able to obtain site closure from the TCEQ.
Pacific Gas & Electric
Northern California
TAIT works closely with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) in Northern California to keep their fueling systems up to date, and to make sure they meet all current regulations.  We perform UST removals, and AST installations at their facilities. These projects are Design/Build.  Our in-house team meets with PG&E staff to determine the needs for each facility, then we use the in-house Engineering Team to design the new systems, we permit the new installation, and then we construct the new Fueling system.
UST Designated Operator Services-Ongoing
Los Angeles, CA
TAIT was hired by the City of Los Angeles, Department of General Services to provide UST Designated Operator inspections and facility employee training for over 140 city sites. The sites include critical fire service, police, and other City service locations. In addition to the mandated Designated Operator monthly inspection, TAIT also conducts air quality inspections of the City’s fuel dispensing equipment.
Fleet Services Bureau Fuel Storage Tank Consulting and Construction Management-Ongoing
Long Beach, CA
TAIT hired by the Fleet Services Bureau of the City of Long Beach for underground storage tank (UST) consulting and construction management. The consulting role is centered on compliance with the consent judgment between the City of Long Beach and the state of California, while the construction management scope involves comprehensive management of all fuel storage tank capital improvement projects. The construction management role involves full service management. This includes development of project scope, review of bids, bid award selection input, facilitation of job-walks and kickoff meetings, and complete management of the construction activities (ensuring timeline adherence, change order processing, etc.).
Los Angeles World Airports Underground Storage Tank Inspection, Testing and Repair Services-Ongoing
Los Angeles, CA
TAIT was hired by the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to provide underground storage tank inspection, testing, repair and alarm response services. In addition to routine inspection and testing services, TAIT has provided repair and upgrade services for some very unique airport fuel system challenges. Our team provided a temporary solar powered monitoring system for a fuel system in a remote location of the airport. Our experts also assisted the airport with repairs and system upgrades associated with the multi-billion dollar renovation of the LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Los Angeles Designated Operator Inspections
Los Angeles, CA
TAIT provides monthly Designated Operator (DO) inspections at approximately 140 fuel facilities for the City of Los Angeles Department of General Services.  TAIT has been repeatedly selected as the contractor to provide DO inspections for the City of Los Angeles since 2005, when the State of California regulations requiring DO inspections went into effect. Continually upgrading technology, providing a high quality of service, and optimizing quality and performance earn TAIT longstanding clients such as the City of Los Angeles.
Aboveground Storage Tank Restoration Projects
TAIT Environmental Services has restored hundreds of Aboveground Storage Tanks across the nation for various clients.  This adds years to the life of the tanks, which provide fuel for emergency generators to supply backup power for communications and other systems.  This can be done at a fraction of the cost that replacing the tank would cost.
El Dorado County DOT Fuel System
Placerville, CA
TAIT Environmental Services performed fuel system services for El Dorado County Department of Transportation (DOT) in Placerville, CA. These services included installation of fueling dispensers, a new fuel management system, tank monitoring system, AST Piping, ground level fill boxes, and a syphon line. TAIT programmed and started up all systems, in addition to training the client on new features.  
CenturyLink Vaulted Tank Inspections
Various Remote Rocky Mountain Locations
TAIT conducted vaulted tank inspections at remote communications facilities on behalf of CenturyLink.  These tanks provide fuel for backup power systems at locations critical to CenturyLink’s communications network.  Due to the significant terrain, TAIT coordinated air logistics to conduct the mandated inspections.
ConocoPhillips – EVR Phase II Upgrade Program
Various Locations, CA
ConocoPhillips is a multinational energy corporation with its headquarters based in Houston, TX.  As part of a large upgrade program, the fueling company upgraded a number of their gas station sites throughout California.  TAIT was hired to provide these upgrades which included installation of Enhanced Vapor Recovery fueling stations to 95 different sites.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Various Locations,- US, Virgin Islands, Guam
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates and oversees all aspects of civil aviation throughout the United States. TAIT installed or upgraded fuel systems that supply backup power for communication and navigation services critical to aviation safety. TAIT has serviced the FAA’s vast network at domestic locations as well as remote sites in American Samoa, the US Virgin Islands, Guam and Alaska.
California Administrative Office of the Courts
Various Locations, CA
The California Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is the staff agency of the Judicial Council, the policy-making body for the state court system. TAIT provides environmental compliance and construction support for AOC facilities throughout the state, including 58 Superior Court locations. Services include storage tank inspection, compliance testing, and construction. TAIT has also prepared Hazardous Materials Business Plans and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans on behalf of AOC.
Major Telecommunications Company
Various Locations, TX
Worldwide, major telecommunications companies are supported by central offices, switches, and internet data centers throughout the United States. TAIT provides inspection, compliance testing, alarm response and repair services for critical backup power fuel systems at 200 plus locations throughout the Southwest.  
Southern CA Edison, Tank Installation
Bishop, CA
Southern California Edison (SCE) is responsible for providng electricity to 14 million people across 50,000 square miles. TAIT designed and installed a complex above ground storage tank system which serves as SCE's remotely located hydroelectric facility, located in Bishop, CA.  
7 Eleven Fuel System Installations
Various Locations
In the past several years, many 7 Eleven convenience stores began offering gas as a service line. TAIT, a vital member of 7 Eleven's new store development team, has provided the complete fuel system installation for a number of locations throughout the states of Texas and California.
BP-EVR Compliance Program
CA - Various Sites
ARCO gas stations, previously owned and operated by BP, recently underwent a major rehabilitation to their brand.  TAIT has been providing BP with Enhanced Vapor Recovery Compliance Testing at over 400 sites throughout CA.