Procurement of a Mobile Aircraft De-Icing Cart

Lake County and the Lake County Airport (LXV) have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the procurement of a single mobile aircraft de-icing cart to enhance winter operations capabilities at the airport. The RFQ was released on August 20, 2025, with proposals due by September 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MST. The procurement seeks a specialized de-icing cart with specific technical requirements, including Type I and/or Type IV fluid handling capabilities, heated fluid delivery, towable mobility, integrated power supply, and heated hose reels. Evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with technical specifications, cost competitiveness, delivery timeline, warranty and support provisions, and vendor qualifications. Vendors are required to submit proposals electronically through the BidNet website, which necessitates platform registration. The selected vendor will be responsible for supplying the cart, delivering and commissioning it at the airport, providing comprehensive operator training, and submitting operation manuals and warranty documentation.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements. The total project budget is capped at $150,000 USD, which represents the maximum available funding for the de-icing cart procurement. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile Liability insurance. The county retains significant discretion in the selection process, including the right to modify the procurement approach, reject any or all proposals, and request additional information or clarification from bidders. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specifically mentioned in the available documentation. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFQ documentation and ensure complete compliance with all specified technical and procedural requirements.