2027 Airfield Project - Contract 1

The Port of Seattle’s Aviation Project Management Group is forecasting a comprehensive airfield modernization initiative under Contract 1 for 2027, focused on upgrading critical infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance. The project encompasses replacing aging airfield lighting circuits with low megger readings with new LED fixtures and signage, improving visibility and reducing maintenance loads. Simultaneously, failing pavement sections and essential utilities throughout the airfield will be reconstructed to ensure structural integrity and operational reliability. Wildlife hazard mitigation is a major component, involving the removal of turf edge dams along runways, taxiways, and access roads, installation of anti-perching devices on airfield signs to deter birds, and the regrading of low-lying areas coupled with new storm drainage systems to eliminate ponding that attracts wildlife. Additionally, degraded flush fire hydrant access hatches will be replaced to ensure rapid and unobstructed access for emergency response crews. The project falls under NAICS code 237990 and is managed by the Port of Seattle, with Jay Kim as the primary point of contact and Mengqi Wu serving as the project manager. The solicitation is publicly available through the Port’s portal, though no set-aside type has been specified.