Aircraft Deicing Services

The County of Outagamie is seeking a qualified operator to provide consolidated aircraft de‑icing and anti‑icing services at Appleton International Airport (ATW). The contract will be a 5‑year term (with two optional 3‑year extensions) and requires the operator to manage de‑icing pads, maintain a fleet of at least two de‑icing trucks, store and dispense Type I and Type IV glycol, handle spill prevention, and comply with FAA, EPA/WPDES, and other regulatory requirements. Proposals must include a cost‑allocation model separating fixed‑fee (facility lease, vehicle amortization, staffing, insurance) and variable‑fee (glycol, water, fuel, maintenance) components, sample carrier agreements, insurance certifications, and detailed experience documentation. The award is expected around July 1 2026 with service commencement around October 1 2026. • Provide 24/7 de‑icing operations, maintain minimum two trucks, glycol storage, and staffing to meet airline departure schedules. • Submit a cost‑allocation model (fixed + variable fees) and sample carrier contracts; no predefined fee schedule is disclosed. • Must hold ≥5 years experience operating de‑icing services at an FAA Small‑Hub or larger airport and meet extensive insurance, environmental, and safety compliance obligations.