Independence State Airport PAPI Replacement

The contract solicits bids for the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) replacement project at Independence State Airport in Oregon, managed by the Oregon Department of Aviation. It involves furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the construction and installation of the new PAPI systems, including site mobilization, traffic control, safety compliance, removal of existing PAPIs, and installation of 4-box L-880 PAPI units. The project scope covers all construction work stipulated in the contract documents and is to be performed on active airport surfaces within Salem, Oregon. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price, lump-sum Invitation to Bid with award based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) bidder meeting mandatory responsiveness and responsibility criteria. The expected timeline requires the contractor to start within 10 calendar days after the notice to proceed, achieve substantial completion within 6 days, and final completion 6 days thereafter. Key contractual requirements include strict adherence to airport security protocols, labor law compliance—including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies per Oregon statutes—and mandatory submission of a Safety Plan Compliance Document before work commencement. The work must comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards, applicable electrical and construction codes, and industry standards such as FAA Advisory Circulars relevant to airport visual aids and lighting equipment. Inspection and acceptance testing are conducted onsite, requiring continuous 24-hour operational testing of installed lighting systems and verification of engineering and installation specifications. Deliverables include installation per technical drawings, adherence to environmental controls, and submission of as-built documentation upon project completion. Payment and contract administration details specify invoice submission to the Owner's Authorized Representative with no specified electronic payment portal. The solicitation requires bid submissions electronically via the OregonBuys system by May 14, 2026. Contract clauses incorporate federal requirements with general provisions on record access and audit rights, but no standardized FAR clause numbering is detailed. The contract also mandates certification of subcontractors as disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses where applicable, and insurance coverage consistent with state requirements. Overall, the contract establishes a clear, safety-oriented, and federally compliant framework for this airport infrastructure upgrade.