RFQ #2025-0039 Rubber Removal, Paint Cleaning, & Repainting Services for Airfield

The Savannah Airport Commission has issued RFQ #2025-0039 to solicit sealed bids from qualified contractors for rubber removal, paint cleaning, and repainting services on the airfield at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The project involves removing rubber deposits from specific runways, cleaning runway edge lights, and repainting taxiway centerlines, hold short markings, and surface signs using FAA-approved waterborne paints. Contractors must have at least five years of relevant airfield marking experience and can complete the work within 60 days of contract award. The procurement process emphasizes responsiveness, compliance with federal and FAA standards, and competitive pricing, with the award going to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal is deemed most advantageous. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal by October 3, 2025, with no email or mail submissions accepted, and all required forms, including non-collusion affidavits and vendor certifications, must be completed and uploaded as part of the bid. The contract incorporates numerous federal regulations and standards, including FAA Advisory Circulars, military specifications, and federal standards governing airport markings, surface preparation, and material testing. It emphasizes strict compliance with civil rights and nondiscrimination statutes, mandates flow-down provisions to all subcontracts, and requires contractors to provide active insurance certificates before commencing work. The scope of work is supervised by SAC personnel, with no contractor badging required, and all activities must adhere to FAA and OSHA requirements. The contract also contains specific clauses related to federal emergency rights, contract modifications, and performance guarantees. Payment will be made on a firm-fixed basis, with detailed line items for surface preparation, marking, reflective media, temporary markings, and preformed markings, all to be priced and submitted by the bidders. Overall, the RFQ emphasizes strict adherence to federal standards, timely completion, and comprehensive compliance documentation to ensure high-quality, safe, and federally compliant airfield maintenance services.