183 CES Repair Vehicle Barriers

The Department of the Army National Guard, specifically the 183rd Civil Engineering Squadron, is soliciting bids for the repair and replacement of vehicle barriers at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Illinois. This construction project requires contractors to remove two existing Delta 501 hydraulic wedge-type vehicle barriers at the main entrance and install two new electric-operated drop arm barriers that meet ASTM F2656-15 M30-P1 crash-rated specifications capable of stopping a 15,000-pound vehicle traveling at 30 mph. Contractors must possess appropriate security clearances for work on military installations and demonstrate experience with similar barrier systems, while also completing Level 1 Anti-Terrorism training for all personnel requiring base access. The contract will be awarded based on the most advantageous offer to the government, considering price and price-related factors under a firm fixed-price structure. The original bid deadline of September 4, 2025 was extended to September 9, 2025, with a pre-bid conference and site visit held on August 21, 2025, and questions accepted until August 27, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated project value between $500,000 and $1,000,000, as evidenced by the bid abstract showing five vendors with bids ranging from $533,000 to $796,800. The construction period is limited to 180 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, with work including comprehensive site preparation, foundation installation, sensor loop cutting with detectors, control panel installation at Building 50, and restoration of disturbed pavement. The project requires complete shutdown of the main gate during construction, with all traffic diverted to an alternate access route via IL 29/J. David Jones Parkway Alternate Gate. Performance will take place at the 183rd Fighter Wing facilities in Springfield, Illinois 62707, with contractors required to provide all materials, equipment, labor, supervision, and maintain operational security throughout the project duration. The winning contractor must also provide manufacturer warranties, one-year workmanship warranty, operational testing reports, and comply with extensive environmental protection and hazardous materials handling requirements.