TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Bidders

The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division is soliciting bids for a pavement rehabilitation project at Pineland Municipal Airport, involving full-depth reclamation, stabilization, and hot mix asphalt concrete overlay of Runway 17-35 and its connector taxiway. The estimated contract value is $2,298,740, and all bids must be submitted as sealed physical packages to TxDOT’s Austin office by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on April 30, 2026, with one addendum issued on April 22, 2026. The contract will be awarded under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology to the lowest responsive and qualified bidder, with compliance mandatory for a Historically Underutilized Business Subcontracting Plan, even though the HUB participation goal is set at 0.0%. The project requires strict adherence to FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2G for airfield safety during construction, including submission of a Construction Safety Phasing Plan, and all contractor quality control activities must meet TxDOT Aviation General Construction Contract Provisions and state regulations. The contractor is responsible for all utility identification and protection, material testing, asphalt density verification, and full compliance with bonding requirements including a 2% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds upon award. Performance must be completed within 60 calendar days, with liquidated damages applicable for delays. All post-award submissions—including pay requests, certified payroll, insurance certificates, and HUB reports—must be processed through TxDOT’s eGrants electronic system, and no electronic bid submission is permitted. The contracting officer is Kelle Chancey, while technical oversight is managed by James A. McKenzie of KSA Engineers. Payment up to 95% of completed work may be made prior to final acceptance, with the remainder released upon completion and approval.