NIGP 90560: Removal of Rubber Deposits from Runways

NIGP 90560 Removal of Rubber Deposits from Runways, an Item code, encompasses ultra-high pressure waterblasting and specialized pavement maintenance services that state and local airport authorities procure to eliminate aircraft tire rubber and paint buildup from runway, taxiway, apron, and ramp surfaces without degrading underlying asphalt or concrete. The work extends beyond rubber removal alone—solicitations name paint removal, joint sealing, surface and depth repairs, and erosion control as part of the scope—but the core demand centers on contractors with proven airfield operations expertise and federal aviation compliance capability. Issuing bodies include city airport systems and county regional airports; both recent opportunities target public-use facilities rather than general-aviation or private strips. Service price agreements and standing RFBs are the dominant notice types, structured to allow as-needed ordering across multiple years.

Recent activity centers on Texas and Wisconsin. The City of Dallas posted a 60-month Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity service agreement (Solicitation BH2600030181, due July 10, 2026) for airport pavement maintenance across Dallas Love Field, Dallas Executive Airport, and the Downtown Vertiport, with a 30% SBE participation goal under the DRIVE Policy and a living wage floor of $23.06 per hour; bidders must demonstrate a minimum five years of FAA and NCTCOG-approved airport pavement experience and maintain movement-area-badged personnel on-site year-round. Dane County, Wisconsin issued a Request for Bid (2026RFB023-PR, due March 12, 2026) for ultra-high pressure waterblasting services at Dane County Regional Airport, requiring five years of documented runway rubber and paint removal experience, with tiered pricing for paint removal and rubber removal by square footage, local vendor purchasing preferences matching within 15 percent of the low bid for locally-based and owned vendors, and a contract term running May 10, 2026 through May 9, 2031 with optional renewals.