The Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded a $307,756.84 definitive contract to Alpha Contractors Group Inc. for refurbishment and repainting of four antenna towers on September 23, 2026, under a total small business set-aside. The awardee is a self-certified small disadvantaged business.
The originating solicitation, posted June 29, 2026, sought surface preparation and repainting of three 75-foot and one 200-foot antenna tower located in Shelton, Connecticut, with hazardous materials abatement including lead-based paint, PCBs, chromium, and cadmium. Work required compliance with SSPC, EPA, OSHA, and Connecticut environmental standards, along with Davis-Bacon wage rates. Personnel performing surface preparation had to hold a minimum of five years' experience in safe abatement of these materials on similar projects. The contractor was required to submit comprehensive Health and Safety, Accident Prevention, Waste Management, and Fire Prevention Plans prior to work start, with operations restricted to 7:00 AM through 3:00 PM Monday through Friday and only one tower worked at a time due to communication interference concerns. Award was made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.
Place of performance is Shelton, CT. The contract is firm fixed price with an ultimate completion date of September 28, 2026.
NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors).