Specifications include, but are not limited to: The MAA is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide solid deicing/anti-icing compound, Sodium Formate/Acetate Blend, for runways and taxiways in accordance with the specifications, on an as needed basis at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) and Martin State (MTN) Airports. The award will be for one (1) year for the 2023-2024 snow season from date of award. A BPO will be issued to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder in whole or in part at the States discretion. The product shall conform to all specifications listed below. 1. AMS 1431 certified solid airfield deicer Composition: 70-80% Formate and 20-30% Acetate Granule Size: 2.0 – 5.6mm (#10 – #3.5 sieve) Bulk Density: 53 lbs/ft³ to 56 lbs/ft³ pH (15% solution): 9 – 10.5 Packaging: 2205 lb. (1000 kg) SuperSack 55 lb. (25 kg) bags – 40 bags per pallet 2. Additional requirements prior to the award: A. The product shall be minimum 70% Formate and a minimum of 20% Acetate. B. The vendor shall provide a copy of independent laboratory certification of the product to AMS 1431 - certification shall be submitted with vendors bid. C. The product shall be Granular in shape. D. The Product Must Be Tinted Blue
