Terminal Exit Lane Program – Phase III

The Terminal Exit Lane Program – Phase III, identified by solicitation number PA2188, is a lump sum construction contract awarded by DFW International Airport for the installation of Automated Terminal Exit Lanes (ATELs) in Terminals D and E. The project entails the installation of three-lane ATELs near Gates D12 and D34 in Terminal D and near Gates E5, E14, and E37 in Terminal E, along with two-lane ATELs near Gate E31, including demolition of existing storefronts, double swing doors, and revolving doors, and the integration of new electrical, communication, and security infrastructure into the airport’s access control and surveillance systems. Work must be performed outside the Air Operations Area, and contractors are required to field verify all device and material locations. The total contract duration is 568 calendar days, beginning with the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 478 days and final completion within an additional 90 days. The independent estimate for the project is $7,964,026.00, and the bid must be a lump sum price with a mobilization fee capped at eight percent of the base bid amount. The contractor must perform at least twenty percent of the work using its own employees. A strict Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of twenty percent applies, requiring certified SBE participation with verified SBE+ certification, and only SBEs with a physical business presence in the airport’s market area as of bid submission qualify for credit; DBE, MBE, or WBE certifications are not accepted. Bidders must submit complete SBE documentation including a commitment to participation, final schedule of subcontractors, intent to perform, and certification certificates at the time of bid submission, with failure to meet the SBE goal or demonstrate good faith effort rendering the bid non-responsive. The contract mandates compliance with all applicable federal laws and FAA provisions, which take precedence over state or local regulations, and requires the flow-down of FAA clauses to all subcontracts and service agreements. Bid responses must include a bid bond, performance and payment bonds compliant with Texas law, insurance certificates meeting specified coverage limits, and a variety of compliance forms including business disclosure, conflict of interest, and verification of contracting prohibitions. All materials must be delivered in manufacturer’s original, labeled, unopened containers, and waste must comply with state and federal hazardous material handling standards. Quality control requires a formal program with a submission timeline, daily