AFW Taxiway Hotel Extension - Phase I Construction

The AFW Taxiway Hotel Extension - Phase I Construction project, solicitation number 106744, is a small business set-aside contract issued by the City of Fort Worth for work at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The project involves the extension of the Taxiway Hotel on the northeast side of the airfield, requiring the construction of approximately 6,500 square yards of Portland Cement Concrete pavement, stabilized subbase, lime-treated subgrade, and asphalt shoulders. Additional scope includes the installation of taxiway edge and centerline lights, airfield signs, pavement markings, and both temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation controls. The contract is awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with a small business goal of 30 percent of the bid amount. As-read bid results indicate a base bid of 3,776,997.76 dollars from Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc. Performance begins within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed, with progress monitored monthly. The contractor is responsible for quality control, including the implementation of a Contractor Quality Control Program and adherence to ASTM and Federal Specifications, while the City manages quality assurance and final acceptance at the project site. Key deliverables include shop drawings, product data, and electronic as-built documentation. The contract mandates compliance with several regulatory requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, Equal Opportunity clauses, and Clean Air and Water Pollution Control standards. Bidders must be prequalified and provide various bonds, including payment, performance, and maintenance bonds, to ensure project completion and financial security.