Airport FBO, General Aviation Management, and Jet A Fuel Farm

The Port of Bellingham is seeking a long-term operator to provide full-service FBO and general aviation management services and design, finance, permit, and construct a new Jet A fuel farm at Bellingham International Airport.

Port of Bellingham


General
Open
RFP-2026-25
Dec 14, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 12, 2026 03:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
airportmanagers@portofbellingham.com
Submission Instructions
Online
Submit one digital copy of the proposal in PDF format through the Port's procurement portal.
Description

The Port of Bellingham is soliciting proposals for a long-term lease and operating agreement covering full-service Fixed Base Operator services at Bellingham International Airport, including Jet A and 100LL/AvGas sales, line service, ground handling, de-icing, catering coordination, and crew and passenger amenities. The operator will also manage 35 Port-owned aircraft tie-downs and two Port-owned T-hangars, including tenant management, billing and collections, occupancy strategy, landing-fee collection, and maintenance coordination. The selected operator must design, permit, finance, and construct a new Jet A fuel farm on a Port-owned parcel, including tanks, containment, piping, pumps, and dispensing infrastructure. Responsibilities include FAA Form 7460-1 filing, coordination with the Port, Whatcom County, the FAA, and other regulators, and compliance with applicable aviation, environmental, fire, stormwater, and safety requirements. Proposals must address the financial offer, FBO business plan, fuel supply chain and development plan, qualifications and certifications, financial capacity, and operations, safety, and environmental compliance.

Classification Codes
NAICS488119Other Airport Operations
PSCM1BEOPERATION OF AIRPORT TERMINALS
Smart Codes
airport fbo operationsaviation fuel farm constructiongeneral aviation management
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Oct 12, 2026 03:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 21, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 30, 2026-Responses to Questions Posted
Dec 14, 2026-Evaluation of Submittals
Dec 14, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jan 4, 2027-Interviews or Presentations, If Held
Jan 5, 2027-Interviews or Presentations, If Held
Jan 6, 2027-Interviews or Presentations, If Held
Jan 8, 2027-Successful Proposal Selected
Jul 31, 2027-Agreement Negotiation or Execution Deadline
Requirements
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