Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Services, GA Management, and the Design & Construction of a Jet A Fuel Farm

Agency: Port of Bellingham Solicitation #: RFP-2026-25 Due: 2026-12-14 5:00PM EST (in 1 month)
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Summary

The Port of Bellingham (the "Port"), owner and operator of Bellingham International Airport ("BLI" or the "Airport"), is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to (1) provide full-service Fixed Base Operator ("FBO") services at the Airport, (2) design, permit, finance, and construct a new Jet A fuel farm on a Port-owned parcel, and (3) perform General Aviation management services for Port-owned aircraft tie-downs and hangars, all as further described in this Request for Proposals ("RFP"). The selected proposer (the "Operator") will enter into a long-term lease and operating agreement with the Port. The Port intends to award this opportunity to the responsible proposer whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the Port and the Airport, based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP.

Details

Solicitation NumberRFP-2026-25
TypeRFP
Posted2026-10-12 11:00AM EDT (1 month ago)
Response Deadline2026-12-14 5:00PM EST (in 1 month)
StateUS

Description

The Port of Bellingham (the "Port"), owner and operator of Bellingham International Airport ("BLI" or the "Airport"), is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to (1) provide full-service Fixed Base Operator ("FBO") services at the Airport, (2) design, permit, finance, and construct a new Jet A fuel farm on a Port-owned parcel, and (3) perform General Aviation management services for Port-owned aircraft tie-downs and hangars, all as further described in this Request for Proposals ("RFP"). The selected proposer (the "Operator") will enter into a long-term lease and operating agreement with the Port. The Port intends to award this opportunity to the responsible proposer whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the Port and the Airport, based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP.

Contact

NameGage Dally, Airport Operations Manager
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