41159S/15774P, aero, tractor TUG 26FLEET68, AFF 26-629, V-54

The State of California is issuing Request for Bids (RFB-IS-26200965) for the procurement of an aeronautical tractor tug vehicle designated as Fleet 68, Affiliation 26-629, V-54 (Contract 41159S/15774P) intended for airport ground support operations. This procurement seeks a 26-ton tractor tug unit to be utilized in aircraft ground handling and towing services within California's airport operations. The specifications establish comprehensive technical requirements including engine specifications, towing capacity, maneuverability characteristics, electrical and hydraulic systems, safety equipment, and full compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Bidders must meet or exceed all outlined specifications or formally request and obtain approval for alternative specifications prior to bid submission. The solicitation documents include required specifications (RFB-IS-26200965.pdf), mandatory purchasing forms and submission protocols (Appendix A), and detailed technical equipment specifications (Exhibit 6). The bid submission deadline is May 27, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on May 12, 2026, providing a fifteen-day response period for interested vendors to prepare and submit their proposals.

The procurement documentation references set-aside provisions and compliance certification requirements that are detailed within the Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms package; however, specific designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small business set-asides, or other socioeconomic classifications are not explicitly detailed in the available summaries. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation, and no integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology systems are specified. The available contract files do not disclose specific award values or budget ranges for this procurement, requiring interested bidders to contact the State of California directly for clarification on budgetary parameters and financial evaluation criteria that will inform bid selection and contract award determinations.