117th ARW Alert Pad Crack Repairs

RFI: 

1. Joint type / detail:  Could you provide a joint detail whether these are: • true expansion joints (e.g., ~¾" asphalt fiber board, full pavement depth, sealant in the top 1–2") requiring full-depth filler removal, or • construction/contraction joints (~¼–½" wide, ≤2" deep, backer rod + sealant)? And is the intent to remove the full-depth joint filler, or only reseal the top of the joint? What is the apron slab thickness and saw-cut depth drive the cost significantly, so a joint detail would let us bid it accurately?

ANSWER:True expansion joint. The slab thickness is 15 ½” a full depth cut is not required. Remove existing sealant and joint will be filled with backer rod and sealant. Photos of existing joint seal attached.

1. Plan sheet: Is there a plan sheet or apron layout showing the crack-repair and joint locations?

ANSWER:CE/Airfield Ops will escort contractors to location.

1. Site logistics: Can the contractor draw water from an on-base hydrant to fill a water truck, and where may we stage a laydown area and a dumpster? Any airfield access/escort or flight-line traffic-control procedures we should plan around?

ANSWER:CE will give location to draw water and stage dumpster. All personnel will have to pass security check before allowed on base. Everyone on the flightline will be escorted and all drivers will follow flightline driving regulations, given by Airfield Operations.

The 117th Air Refueling Wing, Birmingham, Alabama has a rerequiremet for non-personal construction services to repair of approximately 300 linear feet of concrete cracking at the "Alert Pad" apron pavement. Additionally, removal and replacement of 5,000 linear feet of existing apron expansion joint. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, supervision and any other items and services necessary to perform the work as described in the attached Statement of Work. 

This requirement is being solicited via the attached Standard Form (SF) 1442. 

The estimated magnitude of this construction project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the reponsible vendor whose offer, conforming to the solicitatio, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and past performance. 

Site Visit

A site visit is highly encouraged for all interested offerors. 

• Date: July 9, 2026 
• Time: 2:00 P.M. CDT
• Location: Attendees will meet at 5401 East Lake Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35217, Bldg. 700 Civil Engioneering Squadron Conference Room. 

Site Visit Registration: Due to security requirements, all attendees must pre-register. Please email the following information to MSgt Joshua Waters at joshua.waters.8@us.af.mil at least three (3) busiuness days prior to the site visit.

• Firm Name and Telephone number
• Visitor's Full Name 
• Social Security Number 
• Driver's License Number and State of Issue

Failure to provide this information may result in denial of access to the installation.

Questions Regarding this Solicitation

All questions must be submitted in writing via email to MSgt Joshua Waters at joshua.waters.8@us.af.mil. Questions must be recieved with sufficient time to allow for a response prior to the offer submission deadline. Please reference solicitation number W50S6M26QA013 in the subject line. 

Submission of Offers

Offers must be submitted electronically to MSgt Joshua Waters at joshua.waters.8@us.af.mil and william.hall.65@us.af.mil no later than the response date and time. A complete offer package must include: 

1. A signed and completed SF 1442, including the Offer Section (Blocks 14-20).
2. A completed Section B Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule with princing.
3. Completed representations and certifications as required in the solcitation and document (or confirmation of current registration in SAM.gov).
4. A minimum of two(2), and a maximum of three(3), past performance references for recent and relevant projects.
5. Acknowledgement of any and all amendments isued. 

Offerorers are reponsible for monitoring this site for the release of any amendments. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award.