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County awards $806,500 contract for Jet A refuelers as airport prepares for county-operated FBO; advisory appointment approved

Marquette County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026

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Summary

The board awarded SkyMark Refuelers a contract not to exceed $806,500 for one 3,000-gallon and two 5,000-gallon Jet A refuelers to support the May 1, 2026 startup of county-run FBO services at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport and appointed Fred Benzie to the airport advisory board by a 3-1 vote.

As Marquette County prepares to operate fixed-base operator services at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport starting May 1, 2026, the board approved procurement of refueling equipment and filled an advisory-board vacancy.

Assistant Airport Manager Anania Tekurio told commissioners that the county needs one 3,000-gallon Jet A refueler and two 5,000-gallon refuelers to ensure fuel availability for commercial carriers and general aviation when the county starts FBO operations. Two vendors submitted bids; the board awarded the combined purchase to SkyMark Refuelers, LLC for an amount not to exceed $806,500 and authorized staff to proceed with acquisition planning and manufacturing timelines to meet the May startup. The motion carried 4-0.

On a separate agenda item, the board considered one application for a vacancy on the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport Board of Advisors. Commissioners appointed Fred Benzie to the advisory board. The appointment passed 3-1, with Commissioner LaLonde recorded as opposed.

Commissioners said the purchases and appointment are intended to support a smooth operational transition and maintain airport service continuity.