Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Foam Transition

The Sanford Airport Authority is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide on-site cleaning, temporary storage, and decontamination of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) foam systems at Orlando Sanford International Airport. The project involves removing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contaminants from foam tanks and piping in ARFF vehicles and transitioning the equipment from Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) to a synthetic fluorine-free foam (SFFF). The selected provider will perform on-site cleaning and be responsible for all equipment mobilization, operation, and demobilization, ensuring compliance with FAA guidance, environmental regulations, and industry standards. Key responsibilities include: • Assessing each ARFF vehicle’s foam tank and associated piping systems • Developing cost estimates based on available information and reasonable assumptions • Utilizing industry-accepted cleaning solutions and potable rinse water to remove all residual Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) from tanks and piping systems • Ensuring all cleaning processes meet federal, state, and local Environmental Protection regulations for temporary on-site storage • Providing Federal Regulation approved for PFAS Storage containers for existing foam and rinsate, to be temporarily stored on site and disposed of at a later date • Retrofitting ARFF vehicles as necessary to ensure compatibility with SFFF • Performing adjustments and repairs as needed to meet manufacturer and regulatory requirements • Conducting output-based testing on each Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle and performing input-based testing on all roof and bumper turrets to establish baseline performance data for future testing and comparison