Solid Deicing & Anti-Icing Chemical

The Louisville Regional Airport Authority is requesting bids for Potassium Acetate Base Solid Deicing and Anti-Icing Chemical for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and Bowman Field Airport under IFB-003-27, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

The product must meet FAA specifications outlined in SAE AMS 1431F and be delivered for snow, frost, and ice removal from aircraft maneuvering areas including aprons, runways, and taxiways. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience providing solid deicing chemicals and submit certified independent laboratory test results verifying compliance with all FAA-approved specifications and environmental standards. Pricing is submitted per 55-pound bag and metric ton super sack in tiered volumes, with a standard lead-time of two business days and emergency delivery within four hours.

Historical usage ranges from 33 to 249 metric tons annually (2022/2023 through 2025/2026), with no guarantee on future purchase volumes. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will select the bidder offering the best value based on price, quality, delivery, supplier ability, history, and references.

The initial contract term is two years, with potential extensions for two additional one-year periods upon mutual consent. Bidders must submit a Bank Letter of Credit or Bid Bond of $10,000 as a guarantee. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond of $100,000 and maintain Public Liability and Automobile Liability insurance of $2,000,000 each. The Authority anticipates issuing notice of award within 30 calendar days, with a maximum of 90 calendar days from bid due date. Successful bidders must execute the agreement within 14 calendar days of receiving the Notice of Award. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Bid documents are available at www.flylouisvillebids.com. T'airra Bridgewaters is the point of contact.