Opportunity
City of Gastonia #RFP_Addendum_No._1
Gastonia Municipal Airport FBO Services Procurement
Posted
June 19, 2026
Identifier
RFP_Addendum_No._1
NAICS
488119, 488190, 447190
The City of Gastonia is seeking a qualified Fixed Base Operator (FBO) to manage and operate services at Gastonia Municipal Airport (AKH). - Government Buyer: - City of Gastonia, Gastonia Municipal Airport, Director of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Franklin Fueling (INCON) is the OEM for the TS 1001 automatic tank gauge system used in the airport's fuel farm - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive FBO services, including: - Management of fuel sales (AvGas and Jet A) - Operation and maintenance of two 10,000-gallon underground steel storage tanks (one for aviation gasoline, one for jet fuel) - Hangar rental management (all hangars currently filled, with a waiting list) - Land lease management (six active agreements) - Compliance with environmental and safety inspections - Support for ongoing airport improvement projects (e.g., runway and fence upgrades) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Ability to manage and maintain fuel farm infrastructure, including tanks with corrosion protection, spill prevention, and overfill alarm systems - Compliance with regular inspections (e.g., fuel farm inspected every three years) - Experience with managing high-demand hangar rentals and land leases - Coordination with federally, state, and locally funded airport improvement projects - No specific OEMs required for the FBO contract, but Franklin Fueling equipment is present and must be maintained
Description
This solicitation is an addendum to the original Request for Proposals for Fixed Based Operator (FBO) services at Gastonia Municipal Airport. It includes detailed information about fuel sales, hangar rental income, current fuel farm conditions, and ongoing airport improvement projects funded by federal, state, and local sources. The addendum also provides inspection reports and answers to prospective submitters' questions regarding the airport's facilities and services. The document is intended to assist prospective bidders in preparing their proposals.