ITB 2026-002 Class 1 Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicle

Mobile, AL In accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration, City of Mobile and the State of Alabama Bids and Request for Proposals, the Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) is requesting Bids for the manufacture, delivery, training, and warranty for a Class 1 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicle for use at the Mobile International Airport (BFM). This ARFF vehicle will allow MAA to maintain an index rating under 14 CFR Part 139. Bid Submission Sealed bids will be received by the Mobile Airport Authority, 1891 9th St., Mobile, AL 36615, until 2:00 PM CST, on April 10, 2026 , at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be in the possession of the Airport prior to the bid time on the bid date. The Time of Bid Opening will be 2:00 PM CST as recorded by the clock in the Mobile Airport Administration Office. Bids shall be sealed and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope with the project name, bidder's name, bidder's address, bidder’s license number, and bidder's telephone number. ANY BID RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED. Bids must be completed and signed in ink in space(s) provided on the enclosed blank bid form(s) or bid will be subject to rejection. The bidder must supply all the information required by the invitation for bid document and any addendum. The bid, with original signatures, and two (2) additional copies are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and the sealed envelope shall be marked as follows: “Sealed Bid For: Class 1 Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle – ITB 2026-002 to be opened at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 10, 2026.” Any questions concerning the proposal shall be addressed and submitted in writing no later than close of business, 5:00 PM CST on March 18, 2026, to: Donald Shepley, Business Development and Real Estate Manager dshepley@mobairport.com Complete specifications may only be obtained from the Mobile Airport Authority Plan Room at www.maabids.com . Any addendum issued will be made available on this website. Interested bidders are responsible for obtaining addenda and are advised to check the site frequently. Please register to be placed on the plan holders list at www.maabids.com . All registered plan holders will be notified when there are changes to the bid documents or dates. Refer to the Bid Instructions, Proposal and Contract Forms, Technical Specifications, and all other contract documents contained herein for detailed information regarding these and other contract requirements. Bid Award – Lowest, Responsive, and Qualified Bidder The award of this contract will be based upon the lowest, responsive and qualified bid for the base bid. Mobile Airport Authority reserves the right to accept the base bid (and any combination of alternates, if included) that does not exceed the amount of funds available for the project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mobile Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Mobile Airport Authority continually strives to develop quality sources for goods and services and encourages all prospective Bidders to respond to the Invitation to Bid. Mobile Airport Authority reserves the following rights: to accept or reject any or all bids; and to award the Contract to the most responsive and responsible Bidder whose bid is determined by the Owner to be in its best interest. The Owner reserves the right to defer award of the Contract for a period of 120 days after the date of opening bids or to reject any or all bids. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating proposal prices, the Owner reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous interpretation thereof and to accept or reject any informalities or irregularities. Any and all proposals submitted herein are subject to further negotiation at the option of the Mobile Airport Authority. No contract or agreement of any kind arising out of this proposal and/or negotiations shall be binding or valid against the Airport Authority, its department, officers, employees, or agents unless such contract or agreement is in writing, has been authorized by the Mobile Airport Authority Board of Directors, and signed by the Airport Manager or his/her designee. Obligation of Bidder Each Bidder is individually responsible for the careful examination of all requirements of the project. At the time of the opening of bids each bidder will be presumed read and to be thoroughly familiar with invitation for bid including all addendum. The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his/her bid.