Waco Regional Airport Runway 1-19 Rehabilitation

The City of Waco is soliciting bids for the Runway 1-19 Rehabilitation project at Waco Regional Airport under solicitation number RFB2026-018, with a bid closing date of May 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT. The project involves a comprehensive rehabilitation of Runway 1-19, including a four-inch cold mill and overlay, crack sealing for cracks greater than one-quarter inch and one inch, pavement removal, and the application of emulsified asphalt prime and tack coats. Additionally, the scope includes the reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway Charlie with unclassified excavation, pavement removal, and placement of a 12-inch HMA base course and a 4-inch HMA surface course, along with a four-inch mill and overlay of connecting taxiways. Miscellaneous lighting, electrical work, and pavement markings are also required, all to be performed in accordance with detailed technical specifications and project drawings. The project demands strict compliance with aviation safety protocols, including a Contractor Quality Control Program, a Construction Safety and Phasing Plan, and a Site Specific Construction Phasing Plan, with no deviations allowed without written approval from the airport operator. Contractor personnel must be trained in airport safety procedures, and at least one qualified safety representative must be present on-site during all active construction. Movement of equipment and personnel must be tightly controlled to prevent unauthorized access to the air operations area, and measures for foreign object debris control, dust suppression, and hazardous material management are mandatory. Any equipment exceeding 15 feet in height or non-standard haul routes requires prior aeronautical study submission through the FAA’s OE/AAA portal. The contract is structured with two base bid schedules and an additive alternate for Taxiway Charlie reconstruction, with line-items specifying quantities such as 62,255 square yards of cold milling, 25,000 linear feet of medium crack sealing, and 800 tons of 12-inch base material. Bidders are required to submit unit prices in both words and numerals on the prescribed forms and must acknowledge receipt of all addenda, including Addendum No. 2. The project is anticipated to begin in fall 2026, subject to FAA and city funding approvals, though the total contract value and period of performance are not specified. All work must comply with the General Project Provisions contained in Appendix D, and the contractor is required to implement daily safety inspections using a provided checklist.