Aircraft Tug, Tow Bar, and Tow Heads for Jack Brooks Regional Airport

Jefferson County Purchasing Department, on behalf of Jack Brooks Regional Airport, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-005/CG) for the procurement of aircraft ground support equipment. The scope of work requires bidders to supply one new Aircraft Tug with a minimum 115,000-pound handling capacity and Tier 4 Final diesel engine compliance, one Multi-Head Tow Bar with a 66,000-pound aircraft weight capacity, and two aircraft-specific Tow Heads—one for Dassault Falcon aircraft and one for Pilatus aircraft, each equipped with positive locking mechanisms. All bid items must be new and meet or exceed the specified performance requirements, with pricing submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis inclusive of all delivery, installation, and setup charges. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Jefferson County Purchasing Department located at 1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor, Beaumont, Texas 77701, where bids will be opened publicly. Written questions must be submitted to Cindy Greene, Contract Specialist, by 5:00 PM Central Time on Friday, February 13, 2026. Award will be granted to the most responsible and responsive bidder whose offer represents the best value to Jefferson County, with price and delivery time serving as key evaluation factors. Bidders must submit one original and two copies of complete bid packages with all required certifications and documentation; electronic submissions are not accepted.

The contract encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), though no specific set-asides are mandated. Successful bidders must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 public liability and statutory workers' compensation coverage and must comply with all federal FEMA-mandated contract provisions, including debarment certification, anti-lobbying requirements, and civil rights compliance. The contract is contingent upon receipt of federal funds, and bids remain irrevocable for 90 days following the opening date. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The budget or award value is not explicitly listed in the available documentation.