UNSPSC 72141101: Airport runway construction service

The building and repair of airport runways, owned by others

UNSPSC 72141101 Airport runway construction service is a Commodity code encompassing airfield pavement rehabilitation and taxiway infrastructure work that state and local airport authorities procure regularly. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show actual work includes runway and taxiway reconstruction, mill-and-overlay operations, asphalt surface replacement, grading and runway safety area work, pavement markings, lighting and electrical upgrades, and drainage infrastructure tied to runway and taxiway systems. Issuing bodies are county airport authorities, city aviation departments, and state departments of transportation aviation divisions—primarily Florida municipalities (Daytona Beach, DeLand, Leesburg, Ocala, Kissimmee), Texas DOT, Georgia airports, and California counties. Federal funding through FAA Airport Improvement Program grants is common, triggering Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy American preferences, and DBE participation goals (typically ranging from 0% to 12% depending on the jurisdiction). Contractors must typically hold state general or building contractor licenses, demonstrate five or more years of airport or comparable airfield project experience, carry substantial bonding and insurance ($1 million to $5 million general liability), and comply with FAA security and operational requirements.

Recent representative opportunities span Florida, Texas, Georgia, and California. The Turner County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) issued a Notice to Bidders in October 2026 (due November 17, 2026) for asphalt pavement rehabilitation of the apron and stub taxiway at Turner County Airport—mill and inlay, full-depth reclamation, asphalt paving, and pavement marking with a 65-day completion window and 0% DBE goal under federally funded AIP. The Daytona Beach International Airport County of Volusia issued an ITB (26-B-77IF, due April 24, 2026) for Taxiway P3 and P4 Improvements involving pavement demolition and reconstruction, lighting and signage replacement, 216-day substantial completion requirement, estimated construction cost of $4.851 million, and Davis-Bacon wage compliance. The City of Ocala issued multiple ITBs in 2026 for runway safety area grading and taxilane rehabilitation with 30- to 150-day schedules and DBE goals of 12%. The Sacramento County Department of Airports sought Construction Manager at Risk qualifications (RFQ 4712, due July 30, 2026) for Taxiway A, A3, and A13 pavement rehabilitation at Sacramento International Airport, a multi-year CMAR engagement with GMP-based pricing and partial FAA AIP funding anticipated through 2030. Texas DOT Aviation Division has issued multiple Notice to Bidders throughout 2026 for taxiway extensions, pavement rehabilitation, and electrical improvements at municipal airports statewide, with base-bid estimates ranging from $2.4 million to $5.5 million and 0% DBE goals.