Airfield Liquid Anti-Icing/Deicing Chemical Applicator Vehicle

The City of Wichita, procuring on behalf of the Wichita Airport Authority, is requesting sealed bids for an airfield liquid anti-icing/deicing chemical applicator vehicle with 4,000-gallon capacity, with bids due August 28, 2026 and a pre-bid virtual conference scheduled for August 12, 2026.

Buy American certification is mandatory under 49 U.S.C. 50101 and related Made in America laws, requiring all iron, steel, and manufactured goods to be produced in the United States unless the FAA has issued specific waivers. The Wichita Airport Authority has established a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contract goal but requires bidders to document good faith efforts in attempting to secure DBE participation. The source encourages small and emerging business enterprise participation.

The base bid is for one applicator vehicle; an optional spare tire/rim assembly is available. The vehicle must be located at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas. A 500-calendar-day completion timeline applies from the second Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to achieve final acceptance. Each bidder must submit a 5% bid guaranty payable to the City of Wichita and detailed qualifications demonstrating financial capability and past experience. The successful bidder shall furnish separate performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price.

Written questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 18, 2026, with addenda issued by August 21, 2026. Electronic bids are submitted through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. on August 28, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all requirements. City Council approval is anticipated in September 2026. The contract is contingent upon the FAA's concurrence and confirmation of Federal funding assistance under the Airport Improvement Program.