Solano County Opengov #905-1102-27

Market research for potential Nut Tree Airport FBO services and investment

Solano County is seeking market feedback on potential Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services and related airport investment at Nut Tree Airport in Vacaville. - Government buyer: Solano County, General Services Department, Support Services Division. - Opportunity: Planning-focused RFI for a potential FBO operating model; it is not a formal pricing request or commitment to award. - Potential base services: AvGas (including 100LL or approved unleaded fuel, as applicable) and Jet A procurement and sales; self-service and truck fueling; fuel testing, records, point-of-sale, and routine equipment maintenance; aircraft parking, marshalling, towing, ground handling, transient tie-downs, on-call service, and disabled-aircraft assistance; pilot amenities, flight-planning access, customer assistance, and ground-transportation coordination; and FBO facility operations, maintenance, billing, reporting, security, and business development. - Optional services and investment: Fuel-system financing or upgrades; County hangar and tie-down administration; selected airport operations and maintenance support; broader airport management support; and development or financing of approved FBO facilities, hangars, or other aeronautical improvements. - Existing fuel assets identified for consideration, not specified purchases: 1 Jet fuel underground tank (10,000 gallons); 1 AvGas underground tank (10,000 gallons); 1 Jet fuel truck (3,000 gallons); and 1 AvGas truck (1,000 gallons). No part numbers are provided. - Notable requirements: Respondents should address qualifications, interest in the base scope and alternatives, compensation and lease preferences, investment and facility needs, transition, coordination with existing airport businesses, and market risks. Applicable FAA requirements, airport minimum standards and rules, and County requirements apply. The County expects to retain airport ownership and sponsor responsibilities unless a future solicitation provides otherwise. - OEMs and vendors: None are named in the provided materials.

Description

Solano County is requesting market information from qualified firms about potential delivery models for Fixed Base Operator services at Nut Tree Airport in Vacaville, California. The contemplated base scope includes aviation fuel services, aircraft line and ramp services, pilot and customer services, and operation and maintenance of designated FBO facilities and equipment. The County is also seeking feedback on optional fuel-infrastructure investment, hangar and tie-down administration, airport operations support, broader management services, and private aeronautical development. This RFI is for market research and planning only; it does not request a formal proposal or binding pricing and does not commit the County to a future solicitation or award.

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