Airplane Maintenance Equipment

Fletcher Technical Community College (FTCC) is seeking sealed bids for a broad range of airplane ground support and maintenance equipment. The solicitation (Bid #40004‑23068) was posted on 10/27/2026, with bids due by 2:00 PM CST on 11/17/2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and may be extended up to a total of 36 months. Items include tow‑bars for various aircraft, high‑capacity jacks, wheel chocks, fuel‑wing mats, hydraulic ground‑handling wheels, spill kits, safety lanyards, headsets, LED marshalling wands, power units, frequency converters, and assorted cables and accessories. All equipment must be new, ADA‑compliant, FOB destination, and priced inclusive of freight. FTCC reserves the right to award items separately or on an all‑or‑none basis and to cancel the contract with 30 days notice. Preference may be given to Louisiana‑manufactured or U.S.–made products, and bidders must meet small‑business (Veteran‑Owned, Hudson Initiative) participation requirements.