Potassium Acetate Deicer Fluid Bulk Liquid

The Maryland Aviation Administration is requesting bids for liquid potassium acetate deicer fluid in bulk quantities under IFB R6048080, with bids due November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST and questions due October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST.

The scope is concentrated liquid potassium acetate base fluid for aircraft deicing at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport. The product must comply with FAA-approved specification SAE AMS 1435D and corrosion and embrittling standards including ASTM F 483, F 519, F 945, F 1110, and F 1111. Bidders must provide independent laboratory certification, acute aquatic toxicity test reports, and biochemical oxygen demand reports from third-party testing facilities. Historical consumption data shows 130,983 gallons during the 2022–2023 snow season and 109,565 gallons during the 2023–2024 snow season. The bid worksheet specifies a requirement of 200,000 gallons for bidding purposes, though no minimum or maximum quantities are guaranteed.

The contract term is one year from notice to proceed. Deliveries must occur within 24 hours after order placement, with MAA accepting deliveries between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Sunday; emergency 24-hour delivery is available during snow removal events. A minimum of two hours is provided at no additional cost for unloading each truckload. All pricing must be fully loaded, including transportation, inside delivery, profit, overhead, and general operating expenses, submitted in US Dollars through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system.

The MAA intends a single award and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Vendors must be registered in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation for contracts exceeding $50,000. Contractors must register for electronic funds transfer before contract approval if the award exceeds $200,000. Bids are irrevocable for 120 days. Bidders may identify applicable certifications (MBE, VSBE, SBR numbers) but no set-aside or preference program is stated in the materials.