Detailed Product Specifications: 1. The Runway De-Icing Fluid shall be a Potassium Acetate Base solution which meets all requirements of the FAA approved specification SAE AMS 1435. 2. The solution shall be a minimum of fifty percent (50%) potassium acetate by weight plus corrosion inhibitors. 3. The solution shall have a pH between 9.0 and 11.5. 4. Solution shall have a freezing point less than -50° F. 5. Shipments shall be by tank truck with 4,500 (+/- 300) gallons per truck. 6. The supplier shall provide written technical information covering at minimum: The Fluid's environmental impact, MSDS, handling storage and application guidelines. 7. The vendor shall provide a report of The Runway De-Icing Fluid's biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and theoretical total oxygen demand (TOD). The report shall be by an independent party and state compliance with EPA test methods. 8. The vendor shall provide evidence that it can deliver The Fluid to the Authority’s receiving location within twenty-four (24) hours of order placement including distribution and production capabilities. 9. The Authority recognizes the value and need for new technology. Vendors are encouraged to bid alternate AMS1435 certified runway deicing formulations which have better deicing performance, environmental properties, material compatibility, or other qualities benefiting airport operations. AMS 1435 certification must accompany the bid for alternatives to be considered by the Authority. 10. The Authority reserves the right to inspect the manufacturer's production plant and/or the vendor's distribution facility prior to contract award.
