Aircraft fuel truck

The South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Division of Procurement Services, is soliciting bids on behalf of the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission for a single 3,000-gallon aircraft fuel truck to be delivered to 2553 Airport Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29170. The procurement requires a self-propelled refueling truck with specific technical requirements, including a diesel-powered engine with a minimum of 250 horsepower, automatic transmission, air brakes with ABS, and an aluminum or stainless-steel tank. The vehicle must comply with FAA, NFPA, and DOT regulations and include critical features such as a Scully overfill prevention system, digital metering system, and aviation-grade fuel delivery hoses. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on January 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with questions due by 5:00 PM ET that same day. Bid submissions must be completed online through SCEIS by February 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, with an anticipated award date of March 11, 2025. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery required within 12 months after receipt of the purchase order.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. State preferences do not apply to vehicle procurements per Section 11-35-1524(E)(5), which suggests broad vendor eligibility. The procurement requires a minimum 5-year warranty on the tank and a 3-year warranty on the chassis, indicating the expectation of high-quality equipment from potential vendors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications suggest this is a significant capital equipment purchase requiring sophisticated engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Bidders must submit both electronic bids through SCEIS and provide comprehensive technical documentation detailing their proposed solution. The truck must be delivered to the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission's specified location, with all safety and regulatory compliance features integral to the procurement requirements.