Outagamie County #ATW DI26

Appleton International Airport Seeks Consolidated Aircraft Deicing Operator Services

Appleton International Airport in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced operator to provide consolidated aircraft deicing services: - The government buyer is Outagamie County, specifically the Appleton International Airport (ATW). - The selected operator will manage and operate all deicing facilities, including: - Facility management and operation of deicing pads - Acquisition, operation, and maintenance of deicing vehicles and equipment - Storage, inventory, and management of SAE AMS-compliant Type I and Type IV glycol fluids - Application of deicing and anti-icing fluids to aircraft, ramp control, and coordination with Air Traffic Control - Reclamation and proper disposal of spent or spilled deicing fluids - The operator must provide all personnel, expertise, vehicles, equipment, and fluids required for safe and efficient deicing operations. - Notable requirements include: - At least five years of successful experience at a commercial service airport (FAA Small Hub or larger) - Compliance with FAA, environmental, and civil rights regulations - Ability to provide 24/7 service during the deicing season - Insurance, indemnities, and detailed reporting and billing - Design, finance, and modification of the airport's glycol farm for fluid storage and distribution - The contract is for an initial five-year term, with two optional three-year extensions, potentially totaling 11 years. - No specific OEMs are mandated, but the operator must supply SAE AMS-compliant glycol fluids and suitable deicing vehicles and equipment. - The place of performance is Appleton International Airport, W6390 Challenger Drive, Suite 201, Appleton, WI 54914.

Description

This solicitation requests qualifications and proposals from experienced deicing operators to provide aircraft deicing services at Appleton International Airport (ATW). The scope includes management and operation of consolidated aircraft deicing facilities, including deicing facility management, vehicle acquisition and maintenance, fluids storage and inventory, aircraft deicing/anti-icing services, ramp control, and reclamation of spilled fluids. The contract term is an initial 5-year period starting approximately October 1, 2026, with two optional 3-year extensions. The operator must enter into contracts with carriers and comply with airport rules and regulations.

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