RFP 2025-0036 Refresh Concourse A Doors

The Savannah Airport Commission has issued an RFP for the replacement of Concourse A doors at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, scheduled for opening on July 24, 2025, with proposals due by September 5, 2025. The project involves phased removal and replacement of aluminum frame doors with laminated insulated glass units, ensuring continuous security and minimal operational disruption. Contractors must coordinate with the airport and Johnson Controls for access control disconnection and reconnection, and work on one door at a time, with each installation fully tested and accepted before proceeding. The scope emphasizes compliance with industry standards such as DHI A115 Series and NFPA codes, integrating security features like biometric access and ADA requirements. The contract will be awarded based on a best value/trade-off process, evaluating technical approach, experience, schedule, cost, and local/minority business participation, with points allocated accordingly. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal, requiring company registration prior to submission. The submission must include completed forms such as Proposal Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, acknowledgment of addenda, and references, organized into specified tabs. The process is non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025, and questions must be submitted via the portal by August 14. The contract incorporates federal civil rights and nondiscrimination provisions, with the contractor responsible for compliance and flow-down to subcontractors. Payment is made upon satisfactory completion, with a lump sum structure supported by a detailed cost breakdown, bid bond, and performance and payment bonds. The agreement emphasizes strict adherence to security, personnel qualifications, and federal regulations, with inspection and acceptance performed at the airport after each door installation, ensuring all work meets specified standards before proceeding.