Project Information

Bid Title

ARFF FOAM TRANSITIONING PROJECT (RFP)

Issuing Agency

City of McAllen

Location

Texas

Published Date

Jun 25, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

06-26-S83-497

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Project Description

Number

06-26-S83-497

Title

ARFF FOAM TRANSITIONING PROJECT (RFP)

Available Date

6/3/2026 11:00 AM

Clarification Deadline

6/15/2026 4:00 PM

Due Date

6/30/2026 4:00 PM

Contact Information

GENESIS GARCIA

BUYER II

GAGARCIA@MCALLEN.NET

Bid Type

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Description

REVISED NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

Solicitation Type and Name : Request for Proposals for the Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Apparatus Foam Transitioning Project

Solicitation Number : 06-26-S83-497

Description: The City of McAllen is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide services for transitioning Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles from aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) to fluorine-free foam (F3). The project includes the draining and removal of AFFF from four (4) ARFF vehicles, rinsing and cleaning the tank interiors and associated systems, recalibrating (3) vehicles and refilling the foam tanks with fluorine-free foam (F3)

Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals addressed to Mr. Isaac J. Tawil, City Manager, will be received until T uesday , June 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT ) . All proposals are only to be submitted electronically through the City of McAllen’s bidding portal: https://mcallen.procureware.com , on or before the aforementioned date and time. Original, hard copy, and/or late proposals shall not be accepted.

Pre-Submittal Conference : City of McAllen, City Hall, Conference Room 2A, 1300 Houston Ave., McAllen, TX 78501 on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., CDT . Pre-submittal conference is also available through Zoom Meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83199218000?pwd=y3fbd39gZZ2asqDryFmH7inmOZIoeH.1 . Call in number: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); Meeting ID: 831 9921 8000; Passcode: 681696. Additional Zoom login/meeting information is available in the City’s bidding portal. All prospective respondents are encouraged to be in attendance.

To view this solicitation and submit a proposal, you must first register in the City’s bidding portal at https://mcallen.procureware.com . Solicitation documents will not be mailed, e-mailed, or provided in person. Once registered, you will also be added to the solicitation distribution list for changes and/or additions via Addenda form.

A Bidder’s Bond from a reliable surety company licensed to operate in the State of Texas or certified Cashier’s Check, (Bid Security) payable without recourse to the City of McAllen, for the amount of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) shall be submitted via a sealed envelope as a guaranty that if awarded the contract, the respondent will enter into a contract with the City of McAllen. The Respondent’s bid security shall be submitted before the above-mentioned electronic proposal deadline date and time. Failure to submit the bid security shall be grounds for disqualification.

Potential respondents are asked to post their questions on our bidding portal under the tab labeled “Clarifications” under the relative project number .

The City of McAllen reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best value to the City, and to hold the proposals for a period of ninety ( 90 ) calendar days without taking action .

Applicable Product Categories : 34041 Fire Suppression Foam; 34049 Foam Dispensing Equipment; 34050 Foam Generators; 92642 Environmental Services; 92645 Hazardous Material and Waste Services; 92678 Remediation Services, Environmental Rehabilitation Services; 92681 Sanitizing and Disinfecting Services; 92691 Tank Testing and Disposal Services.

CITY OF MCALLEN – PURCHASING & CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT

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