GSE Fuel Facility Relocation

Agency:	Gerald R. Ford International Airport
State:	Michigan
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted Date:	Jan 5, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 10, 2026
Solicitation No:	BID 2543
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REQUEST FOR BIDS

Airfield GSE Fuel Facility Relocation

REQUEST NUMBER: 2543

DUE DATE: February 10, 2026

DUE TIME: 2:00 pm (local)

January 5, 2026

Contents

INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................... 2

SOLICITATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE........................................................................................................... 2

VOLUNTARY VIRTUAL & ON-SITE CONFERENCE .............................................................................................. 3

WORK SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 3

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 4

CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 4

BID SUBMISSION................................................................................................................................................... 5

AIRPORT SECURITY ............................................................................................................................................... 5

BONDS.................................................................................................................................................................... 7

TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................... 8

MICHIGAN FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ................................................................................................ 10

EVALUATION, STATUS UPDATES/AWARD NOTIFICATION ............................................................................ 10

GERALD R. FORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY ........................................................................ 12

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 12

BID #2543: Airfield GSE Fuel Facility Relocation

January 5, 2026

INTRODUCTION

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is requesting bids for the relocation and upgrade of

the Airport Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Fuel Facility. The proposed project generally includes the

installation of new tanks for diesel and unleaded fuel for airport ground service vehicles. It also includes

removal of existing fuel facility, relocation of glycol storage tanks, addition of a new honeypot and grinder, a

new access drive apron, and underground utility improvements.

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the second busiest airport in Michigan, serving business and leisure

travelers with nonstop and connecting flights on six airlines. The Ford Airport is managed and operated by the

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority.

This solicitation will be publicly opened at the Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority, located on the

second floor of the Gerald R Ford International Airport Terminal Building at 5500 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI,

49512. All submissions will be sealed until the date and time specified, at which time they will be opened and

read aloud.

SOLICITATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE

ACTIVITY

BID Issue Date

Question Deadline

Submission Due Date

DATE

January 5, 2026

February 3, 2026

February 10, 2026 at 2 pm

GFIAA reserves the right to modify the deadline set forth in the above table in its sole discretion. Any such

modifications will be stated in an addendum.

BID #2543: Airfield GSE Fuel Facility Relocation

VOLUNTARY VIRTUAL & ON-SITE CONFERENCE

January 5, 2026

Conference Date

Conference Time (local)

Conference Location

CONFERENCE DETAILS

January 16, 2026

9 am

International Room B, 1st floor of the airport terminal building,

5500 44th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

A voluntary pre-submission conference is scheduled for this request. Equal opportunity will be provided for

all Respondents to ask questions.

Attendees should arrive a minimum of five (5) minutes before the scheduled date and time. Attendees will

not be allowed to sign in after the conference has commenced. If a firm representative does not sign in prior

to the scheduled pre-submission conference, their firm will not be considered.

Attendees requiring special services are asked to provide their requirements to the GFIAA at least

forty-eight (48) hours in advance to allow for accommodations.

A Site Inspection will follow immediately after the conclusion of the on-site conference for all who

would like to participate.

WORK SCOPE

1. Install new 10,000 gallon tanks for diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline

2. Install relocated glycol storage tanks

3. Install new canopy including foundations

4. Remove existing fuel facility

5. Install new pavements for access drive apron

6. Install underground utility improvements including electrical, communication, drainage and water

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents (consisting of the Advertisement, the Proposal, the Contract Form, and the

Specifications) and the Contract Drawings may be obtained only from Microsoft One Drive. A link can be

obtained by contacting Laurie Carpenter of C&S Engineers, Inc. at lcarpenter@cscos.com where the Contractor’s

name, contact name, address, telephone number, and email address will be recorded on the plan holders list.

Submitted proposals that were not recorded on the plan holders list shall be considered non-responsive.

BID #2543: Airfield GSE Fuel Facility Relocation

January 5, 2026

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted in writing to purchasing@grr.org prior to 5 p.m. on

February 3, 2026.

GFIAA reserves the right to publish and respond to an inquiry, respond directly to the inquirer without

publishing or not respond to the inquiry at its sole discretion. Unless otherwise indicated, all questions will be

complied into one document and answers will be issued as a Questions & Answers document within 4 days

after the question deadline.

It is the firm’s responsibility to become familiar with and fully informed regarding the terms, conditions,

and specifications of this solicitation. Lack of understanding or misinterpretation of any portions of this

solicitation shall not be cause for withdrawal after opening or for subsequent protest of award.

Addendums will distributed to the plan holder’s list by Laurie Carpenter via email (lcarpenter@cscos.com) and

will published by the GFIAA Purchasing Department and available for review at www.grr.org.

CONSTRUCTION

All work is to be done in a first-class workmanlike manner. All debris (packing materials, replaced materials,

etc.) are to be cleaned up and removed by the workers.

The successful Respondent is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses so the completed

work complies with all applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws. The cost of such permits

and licenses is understood to be a part of the bid price. Any fines, fees, or other costs taxed or charged to Kent

County because of the successful bidder's violation(s) of any laws, standards, etc. will be paid by the successful

bidder.

Dimensions furnished are for general reference only. Respondents must take their own measurements as

necessary for preparing their response.

All materials are to be new, not refurbished, and free from corrosion, scratches, or other such defects which

present other than a new appearance.

BID #2543: Airfield GSE Fuel Facility Relocation

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solicitation number	name	due date	documents	submission Link
BID 2543	GSE Fuel Facility Relocation	February 10, 2026	Bid Document