Soplid Deicing Anhydrous Sodium Formate

The Maryland Aviation Administration is requesting bids on solid deicing anhydrous sodium formate for use at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport, with bids due November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM EST and public bid opening at 3:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams.

The product must meet FAA-approved specification SAE AMS 1431D, consist of 97% anhydrous sodium formate with no more than 1% corrosion inhibitors, be spherical in shape, and tinted blue for visibility. Bidders must be direct manufacturers or stocking distributors capable of 24-hour delivery following order placement. Supply is in two packaging formats: 25-kilogram bags (in multiples of 800 units) or 1,000-kilogram super sacks, provided as needed. Historical usage shows 18,000 kilograms in 25-kilogram bags during the 2021–2022 snow season with minimal usage in subsequent years.

The contract term is one year from notice to proceed. All pricing must be fully loaded, FOB destination, and include shipping, handling, and administrative charges. The state reserves the right to make multiple awards and will award to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. Bidders are prohibited from including stipulations or qualifications; the MAA will reject non-compliant bids.

Vendors must be registered in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation to receive awards exceeding $50,000 and must submit independent laboratory certification of SAE AMS 1431D compliance, a comprehensive technical bulletin on environmental impact, Material Safety Data Sheets, handling and storage guidelines, and biological oxygen demand and toxicity reports. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Sunday between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM, with 24-hour emergency acceptance during snow removal events; a minimum of two hours unloading is provided at no additional cost per truckload. Bids remain irrevocable for 120 days and must be submitted in US dollars through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. Written questions are due October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The procurement officer is Phoebe Yost at pyost@bwiairport.com or 410-859-7666.