Sedona Airport Infield RSA Drainage Improvements

Yavapai County is soliciting bids for grading and drainage improvements within the infield areas between Runway 3-21 and Taxiway A from Taxiway A2 to A8 at Sedona Airport, with an engineer’s estimate of $2,764,951.00. The solicitation, numbered 26-PW-58, was posted on May 19, 2026, and responses are due by June 18, 2026, at 1:30 PM MST, with all submissions required through the OpenGov Procurement Portal in PDF format; no hard copies or alternative methods are accepted. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, meaning bids must meet all technical requirements to be considered responsive, and award will go to the lowest-priced acceptable offer. Performance must occur within the Air Operations Area of the airport under strict safety protocols, including airfield access controls, vehicle lighting and signage requirements, mandatory two-way radio communication, and immediate cessation of work during aircraft emergencies or low-visibility events. The contractor must maintain a qualified superintendent on-site at all times, conduct daily FOD walks, manage concrete washouts properly, and protect underground utilities through blue staking and potholing. Work must begin within 7–10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete within 65 calendar days, with phased milestones including 30 days for main construction, 5 days for final inspection, and an additional 5 days for punch list completion. All materials must be new, not reprocessed, and delivered in sealed, quantifiable containers that preserve quality; paving markings must comply with Federal Standard 595 and applicable FAA and ASTM standards, though retro-reflectance is not required. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, including grading, water, and air quality, at their own cost. Specific work elements include removing existing conduits of various diameters over 6,000 linear feet and installing new 12-inch diameter conduits and conductors to MAG Standard Detail 505 specifications, alongside concrete collars and subgrade preparation. Materials must pass inspection by the Resident Project Representative, who holds exclusive authority to accept or reject work. Contractors must adhere to federal compliance requirements including Buy American Act waivers if foreign content is used, and must certify no tax delinquency, felony convictions, or debarment status via A-series certifications. The use of non