Request for Statements of Interest (FRI) Lease and Development of Parcels of Land at Bakersfield Municipal Airport

The City of Bakersfield is seeking interested parties to submit a non‑binding Statement of Interest to lease and develop six airport parcels (≈ 5.1 acres total) for commercial or non‑commercial aeronautical uses. The lease may extend up to 40 years and the developer will be responsible for constructing required infrastructure (taxi‑lane connections, utilities, buildings, etc.) and operating the facilities for activities such as aircraft storage, maintenance, flight training, fueling, or other aviation‑related services. The RFI is a preliminary step; financial terms will be negotiated later if the City selects a respondent. • Six parcels in the southwest quadrant of Bakersfield Municipal Airport, total ~221,500 sq ft, with water, sewer, electricity (partial), gas, and telecom access. • Lease term up to 40 years, with flexibility to lease to one or multiple entities and to phase development. • Intended uses include hangars, maintenance bays, fuel farms, flight training centers, charter operations, aircraft sales/showrooms, and other commercial aeronautical activities. • Submission deadline is Feb 26 2026 3 PM PST; responses must be sealed and hand‑delivered to the City’s Public Works office.