Request for Proposals: Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Services at Gastonia Municipal Airport (AKH) Addendum 1

The provided text is an addendum to a Request for Proposal (RFP) document for Fixed Based Operator (FBO) services at the Gastonia Municipal Airport (AKH). The addendum addresses questions from prospective submitters and provides additional information about the airport. Here's a summary of the key points: 1. **Fuel Sales**: The airport has provided fuel sales data for the last 5 years, including the total gallons of AvGas and JetA sold each month. 2. **Hangar Rentals and Land Leases**: The airport has 24 hangars, all of which are currently occupied with a waiting list of 212 people. The income from hangar rentals and land leases for the past 5 years is as follows: * FY 26: $168,655 (to date) * FY 25: $148,858 * FY 24: $141,489 * FY 23: $127,478 * FY 22: $120,907 * FY 21: $118,830 3. **Management Agreement**: The existing management agreement is public information, and proposers can request a copy by contacting Randi Gates. 4. **Fuel Farm Condition**: The fuel farm was last inspected on January 7, 2025, and each tank has a capacity of 10,000 gallons. 5. **Airport Improvements**: The airport has several active projects funded by federal, state, and local sources, including: * SCIF Funding: $250,000 (state) * Runway Extension Feasibility Study: $2,300,000 (state) * Wildlife Perimeter Fence: $200,073 (federal) / $10,514 (local) * Runway Lighting Rehab: $873,664 (state) / $97,074 (local) 6. **Runway Extension**: The runway extension project is currently unfunded, and the feasibility study is expected to take 12-18 months to complete. 7. **Additional Information**: The airport has provided additional data on fuel sales, hangar rentals, and land leases, as well as information on the airport's facilities and operations. Overall, the addendum provides prospective submitters with more information about the airport's operations, facilities, and financial performance, which can help them prepare their proposals for FBO services.