NAAC Solid deicing/anti-icing compound, Anhydrous Sodium Acetate Base

The Maryland Aviation Administration is requesting bids on solid deicing/anti-icing compound with an anhydrous sodium acetate base for runway and taxiway treatment at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport under IFB R6048081, with bids due November 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. EST and public opening at 2:30 p.m. EST via Microsoft Teams. Addendum No. 1 modifies the original bid requirements and specifications; all prospective bidders must acknowledge receipt and confirm compliance when submitting sealed bids.

The product must meet FAA-approved specification SAE AMS 1431D, consisting of 97% anhydrous sodium acetate with no more than 1% corrosion inhibitors in spherical form. The MAA will accept no alternate products. Vendors must be direct manufacturers or stocking distributors capable of 24-hour delivery. Delivery formats include loose bulk in multiples of 20 tons, 25-kilogram bags in multiples of 800, or 1,000-kilogram super sacks, all FOB destination with a minimum two-hour unloading period at no additional cost. Historical consumption ranges from 59 to 579 tons annually (2019–2024).

Vendors must provide independent laboratory certification of AMS 1431D compliance, a comprehensive technical bulletin addressing environmental impact and handling procedures, and biological oxygen demand and toxicity information at award. Bid prices are fully loaded, including profit, overhead, freight, handling, and administrative charges with no additional compensation. The contract term is one year from notice to proceed. Deliveries are accepted 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday and holidays, and 24/7 during emergency snow removal events. Written questions are due October 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The MAA intends a single award to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. Bids are irrevocable for 120 days. Vendors must be registered in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation for awards exceeding $50,000 and registered for electronic funds transfer for awards exceeding $200,000. MBE firms are encouraged to respond.