Opportunity
Outagamie County #ATW AT26
Outagamie County Solicits Aircraft Tug (TowFLEXX TF5 or Equivalent) for Appleton International Airport
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 09, 2026
Identifier
ATW AT26
NAICS
336999, 423860
Outagamie County is seeking bids for a new aircraft tug for Appleton International Airport. - Government Buyer: - Outagamie County, Procurement Coordinator: Nicole Schoultz - OEMs and Vendors: - TowFLEXX (preferred OEM for specified model) - Equivalent models from other manufacturers are allowed if they meet or exceed requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Aircraft tug (TowFLEXX TF5 or equivalent) - Quantity: 1 - Must include Gulfstream torque link adapter (for G500 aircraft) - Must have factory-installed LiDAR controlled Nosewheel Protection System (NPS) - HD LiDAR sensor - Rugged industrial computer (NVIDIA Xavier basis) - Tablet for software control - Prepared for future assistance systems - All standard equipment from the manufacturer must be included - On-site commissioning, training, and onboarding at Appleton Flight Center - Certified trainer required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be authorized dealers for the brand they bid - Full manufacturer's warranty required - Vendors offering alternatives must provide detailed specifications and a comparison to the TowFLEXX TF5 - Buyer will determine equivalency for alternative models - Delivery must include on-site commissioning and training - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Appleton International Airport - Appleton Flight Center (N259 Ares Dr, Appleton, WI)
Description
Outagamie County is requesting bids for one new, unused aircraft tug for use at Appleton International Airport. The tug must meet specified minimum quality standards, including certain manufacturer features and upgrades such as a Gulfstream torque link adapter and a LiDAR controlled Nosewheel Protection System. Bidders must provide detailed specifications and comparisons if bidding a different model than specified, and the unit must be delivered with on-site commissioning and training. The bid submission deadline is April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.