AIRCRAFT FLAT TIRE RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

2026-11-03

E . STATEMENT OF WORK 1 . Scope of Work / Purpose 1 . 1 . The Contractor shall furnish and deliver aircraft flat tire recovery equipment for use at Gillespie Field , McClellan - Palomar ( Palomar ) Airport , and Ramona Airport . 1 . 2 . The equipment shall enable Airports staff to safely and efficiently recover disabled aircraft from runways , taxiways , and other movement areas in order to maintain continuity of operations and minimize airport closures . 1 . 3 . The Contractor shall provide equipment meeting the minimum specifications listed in Section 7 and all associated documentation , training , and support needed to ensure full operational capability . 2 . Background Information 2 . 1 . The County of San Diego owns and operates seven airports . Three of the larger airports , Gillespie Field , McClellan - Palomar Airport , and Ramona Airport , experience frequent operational disruptions due to disabled aircraft , most commonly caused by flat / burst tires and or brake issues . 2 . 2 . Timely aircraft recovery is essential to sustaining airport operations , preventing prolonged closures , reducing financial impacts to operators , and reducing impacts to the National Airspace System . 2 . 3 . These airports require aircraft recovery equipment capable of recovering and relocating disabled aircraft in a rapid and safe manner appropriate to each facility ’ s operational profile . 3 . Goals and Outcomes 3 . 1 . Goals : 3 . 1 . 1 . The contractor shall provide aircraft recovery equipment that assists with the following : 3 . 1 . 1 . 1 . Rapidly remove disabled aircraft from movement areas . 3 . 1 . 1 . 2 . Maintain safe and continuous airport operations . 3 . 1 . 1 . 3 . Reduce runway / taxiway closure durations and associated operational disruptions . 3 . 1 . 1 . 4 . Improve response efficiency and recovery capability across the airport system . 3 . 2 . Outcome Objectives : The Contractor shall meet the following measurable outcome objectives : 3 . 2 . 1 . Equipment Capability : All delivered equipment shall meet or exceed the minimum technical specifications in Section 7 , as measured by County inspection and acceptance testing . 3 . 2 . 2 . Operational Efficiency ( Gillespie & Ramona ): Equipment shall enable loading of a disabled aircraft within 5 minutes or less . 3 . 3 . Process Objectives : The Contractor shall : 3 . 3 . 1 . Deliver three aircraft recovery units ( one per airport ). 3 . 3 . 2 . Provide three operations manuals and associated documentation . 3 . 3 . 3 . Provide storage crates for Palomar Airport equipment . 3 . 3 . 4 . Deliver all equipment , manuals , warranties , and ancillary parts necessary for full functionality and inspection servicing schedule to prevent unexpected equipment failures . 4 . Target Population and Geographic Area 4 . 1 . Target Population : 4 . 1 . 1 . Airport operations and maintenance personnel who will utilize the equipment to remove disabled aircraft . 4 . 1 . 2 . The end beneficiaries include pilots , airlines , passengers , and the National Airspace System which depends on an open and functional airport environment . 4 . 2 . Geographical / Regional Service Area ( s ): 4 . 2 . 1 . Goods provided under this contract shall be performed at the following locations : 4 . 2 . 1 . 1 . Gillespie Field - 1960 Joe Crosson Dr , El Cajon , CA 92020 4 . 2 . 1 . 2 . Palomar Airport - 2192 Palomar Airport Rd , Carlsbad , CA 92008

California

2026-03-27