20008-2402549-2.pdf

The document is an Advertisement for Bids issued by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the Runway 22R Threshold Repair project at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The project involves comprehensive runway rehabilitation, including concrete pavement removal, asphalt paving, and electrical equipment removal and replacement. Electronic bids are due by 2:00 PM on July 31, 2025, with an optional pre-bid conference scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, limited to three personnel per organization. Bidders must hold an active Louisiana license in highway, street and bridge construction, municipal and public works, or heavy construction.

The project is partially funded through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which mandates strict compliance with federal procurement and construction standards. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement is in place, with bidders required to subcontract a minimum of 12.0% of the contract value to DBE firms. The successful bidder must provide a Performance and Payment Bond covering 100% of the contract price. Contractors must adhere to federal requirements including Buy American Preference, Civil Rights regulations, and Davis-Bacon wage requirements, demonstrating technical capabilities in airport runway construction and electrical systems replacement.