Runway 24 End Strengthening

The Birmingham Airport Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the Runway 24 End Strengthening project at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. This firm-fixed-price construction contract involves comprehensive airfield infrastructure improvements, including pavement removal, soil and aggregate base course installation, asphalt mixture application, pavement marking, grooving, and the installation of electrical conduits and runway lighting. The project is divided into four phases, with construction anticipated to begin in mid-February 2027. Performance timelines vary by phase, ranging from 17 to 161 calendar days, with an initial six-month period from award to the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to Ed Seoane by 2:00 p.m. local time on June 5, 2026. Requirements for submission include a 5% bid bond, a non-collusion affidavit, and proof of a Heavy/Railroad contractor license from the Alabama State Licensing Board for projects exceeding $50,000. The successful contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds and adhere to Davis-Bacon wage rates and Buy American requirements per 49 USC 50101. While the authority generally encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation, Addendum 1 explicitly waived the DBE requirement for this specific project. Technical compliance is governed by NFPA 70, OSHA, and FAA Advisory Circulars, with a mandatory 12-month warranty on equipment and a 4-year warranty on LED fixtures. Final acceptance is contingent upon on-site system testing, including a continuous 24-hour operational test and NETA acceptance testing for electrical systems. All work must be performed under a Safety Plan Compliance Document, particularly for temporary electrical systems and confined space entries in water-filled manholes.