Description
This solicitation concerns the procurement of a complete airport snow‑removal system consisting of a chassis and a front‑mounted runway broom for Cuyahoga County Airport. The equipment must meet FAA‑approved standards (SAE ARP 5564, ARP 5539) and include a dual‑engine power plant, a cold‑weather package, fire‑suppression system, and a spare bristle set. Bidders were required to submit a firm‑fixed lump‑sum price for the base chassis and broom (Item X‑101.1); optional add‑on items could be priced separately. The contract is funded through the Airport Improvement Program and is subject to Buy‑American, DBE, and various federal labor and safety regulations. The bid deadline was extended to May 27 2021, and the delivery window was set at no more than 350 days after award, with the equipment required to be operational for the 2022 snow‑removal season.
• Required equipment: dual‑engine chassis with front‑mounted air‑blast broom, meeting SAE and FAA specifications.
• Mandatory inclusions: cold‑weather package, fire‑extinguisher (dry or wet chemical), spare 50/50 poly‑wire bristle set, and complete training.
• Procurement constraints: $500 bid bond for bids > $50,000, 60‑day price firmness, Buy‑American compliance, DBE documentation, and performance/pay‑performance bonds equal to the contract price.