Lee County Port Authority - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Foam Transition - RFB 26-0052LB
Southwest Florida International Airport (Authority/Operations)Airport Authority · Fort Myers, FL- Due
- Apr 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Larene Brubaker
- (239) 590-4614
The 30-second brief
The Lee County Port Authority is soliciting competitive bids for transitioning Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and equipment from aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) to synthetic fluorine free foam (SFFF). The project includes the removal of AFFF storage tanks and associated piping, draining and removal of AFFF from seven (7) ARFF vehicles, cleaning and rinsing of foam tanks and associated appurtenances, and FAA-required output-based testing of ARFF vehicles with SFFF. Disposal of waste materials involves AFFF concentrate, rinsate from vehicle cleaning and testing operations, and bulk items from AFFF tanks and associated piping at LCPA ARFF Station 91 at Page Field (FMY) and Station 92 at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, FL. Responses must be submitted through OpenGov prior to the submission deadline of April 21, 2026.
Removal of AFFF storage tanks and associated piping; Draining and removal of AFFF from seven (7) ARFF vehicles; Cleaning and rinsing of foam tanks and associated appurtenances; FAA-required output-based testing of ARFF vehicles with SFFF; Disposal of waste materials to include AFFF concentrate, Rinsate from the vehicle cleaning and testing operations, And bulk items from the AFFF tanks and associated piping at Station 91 (Page Field/FMY) and Station 92 (Southwest Florida International Airport/RSW)
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Summary
The Lee County Port Authority is soliciting competitive bids for transitioning Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and equipment from aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) to synthetic fluorine free foam (SFFF).
The project includes the removal of AFFF storage tanks and associated piping, draining and removal of AFFF from seven (7) ARFF vehicles, cleaning and rinsing of foam tanks and associated appurtenances, and FAA-required output-based testing of ARFF vehicles with SFFF. Disposal of waste materials involves AFFF concentrate, rinsate from vehicle cleaning and testing operations, and bulk items from AFFF tanks and associated piping at LCPA ARFF Station 91 at Page Field (FMY) and Station 92 at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, FL. Responses must be submitted through OpenGov prior to the submission deadline of April 21, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Removal of AFFF storage tanks and associated piping; Draining and removal of AFFF from seven (7) ARFF vehicles; Cleaning and rinsing of foam tanks and associated appurtenances; FAA-required output-based testing of ARFF vehicles with SFFF; Disposal of waste materials to include AFFF concentrate, Rinsate from the vehicle cleaning and testing operations, And bulk items from the AFFF tanks and associated piping at Station 91 (Page Field/FMY) and Station 92 (Southwest Florida International Airport/RSW)
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/flylcpa/projects/246545/document?projectId=RFB 26-0052LB
- Scope location
- Fort Myers, FL
- Reported agency
- Lee County Port Authority
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Southwest Florida International Airport (Authority/Operations)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/flylcpa/projects/246545/document?projectId=RFB 26-0052LB. For questions, contact Larene Brubaker.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Southwest Florida International Airport (Authority/Operations) in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Larene Brubaker at (239) 590-4614. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Removal of AFFF storage tanks and associated piping; Draining and removal of AFFF from seven (7) ARFF vehicles; Cleaning and rinsing of foam tanks and associated appurtenances; FAA-required output-based testing of ARFF vehicles with SFFF; Disposal of waste materials to include AFFF concentrate, Rins. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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