AIRPORT FIXED BASE OPERATOR (FBO) SERVICES

Nut Tree Airport is a general aviation airport located in Vacaville CA, approximately halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento. Located near Interstates 80 and 505, the Airport is well positioned to serve travelers accessing the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, Sacramento/State Capitol region, and South Lake Tahoe, in addition to businesses and residents throughout Solano County and surrounding region. The Airport generally benefits from favorable flying conditions, with relatively few days each year significantly affected by weather. The Airport encompasses approximately 286 acres and includes a 4,700-foot runway, taxiways, aircraft parking and tie-down areas, County-owned and privately owned hangars, aviation-related office space, and fuel facilities. The Airport accommodates approximately 102,700 aircraft operations annually, is home to 201 based aircraft, and includes approximately 139 hangars (Table 1) and other commercial aviation spaces. Hanger Type Hanger Count Corporate Hanger 16 County Hanger 84 Private Hanger 25 Through the Fence 1 Tie Down 13 Table 1 The runway accommodates a range of aircraft, from single-engine and twin-engine aircraft to small- and medium-sized business jets. Nut Tree Airport has operated since 1955 and is currently owned and operated by Solano County through the division of General Services Department. 2.1. Airport Site and Potential FBO Area The Airport includes existing administration, fuel, ramp, hangar, tie-down, and related aeronautical areas that may support future FBO operations. The County is evaluating which facilities and areas may be appropriate for inclusion in a future FBO arrangement. A general Airport site plan is included as Attachment A – Nut Tree Airport Site Plan for reference. The final FBO premises, facilities, and areas available for use have not been determined and may be refined based on information received through this RFI and any future solicitation process. 2.2. Current Fuel Operations and Recent Fuel Sales The County currently provides aviation fuel services at Nut Tree Airport, including AvGas and Jet A. Historical fuel sales are provided to assist respondents in evaluating the potential market and operating opportunity. Over the five-year period, the Airport sold approximately 599,000 gallons of aviation fuel, averaging approximately 120,000 gallons annually. Fiscal Year AvGas Jet A Total FY2021/22 94,144 30,899 125,043 FY2022/23 105,412 38,255 143,667 FY2023/24 88,617 26,553 115,170 FY2024/25 77,623 34,263 111,885 FY2025/26 76,271 27,137 103,408 5-Year Total 442,066 157,107 599,174 Source: Solano County Nut Tree Airport fuel sales records. Figures represent gallons sold and are rounded to the nearest gallon. 2 .3. Existing Airport Operations The County currently performs a combination of airport management, maintenance, property administration, customer service, and fuel-related functions. Private aviation businesses also operate at the Airport under separate agreements. Through this RFI, the County is evaluating potential future approaches for providing FBO services and related functions. The County has not made a determination regarding the final scope of services, facilities, or operating structure that may be included in a future solicitation.