Fort Wayne International Airport Fwia #Potassium Acetate Bid 2026

Potassium Acetate Deicing Chemical Procurement for Airport Runways and Taxiways

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority is seeking bids for potassium acetate-based liquid deicing and anti-icing materials for use on airport aprons, runways, and taxiways. - Government Buyer: - Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority - Products/Services Requested: - Potassium acetate-based liquid deicing/anti-icing chemical - Must comply with SAE AMS 1435 (latest revision) specification adopted by the FAA - Estimated usage: 15,000 to 45,000 gallons for one winter season - Delivered in 4,500-gallon bulk shipments to airport storage facilities - 24-hour emergency ordering and delivery service required - Product must be compatible with existing mild carbon steel storage tanks and polypropylene application equipment; material compatibility data may be requested - Pricing to be submitted as a not-to-exceed amount per gallon, including delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all applicable FAA requirements - Bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of maximum bid based on estimated usage - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $60,000 to $180,000 (assuming $4/gallon as a typical market price for potassium acetate deicer) - No services beyond product delivery and emergency support are requested

Description

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority is soliciting bids for the purchase of potassium acetate-based deicing and anti-icing materials for use on airport aprons, runways, and taxiways to prevent and remove frost and ice. The contract period covers one winter season from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Bidders must certify product compatibility with the Authority's storage tanks and application equipment and comply with FAA-adopted SAE AMS 1435 specifications. Pricing is to be submitted as a not-to-exceed amount per gallon, including delivery to the airport's storage facilities, with estimated usage between 15,000 and 45,000 gallons. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the maximum bid based on estimated usage.

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