PALMDALE ARTCC (ZLA) STAIRWAYS AND LOADING RAMP DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) JCN: 1303322

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking design-build services for the demolition and replacement of stairways and loading ramps at the Palmdale Air Route Traffic Center (ZLA) under a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) project. The solicitation requires contractors to complete comprehensive construction services involving the replacement of multiple stairways and a loading ramp, with specific technical requirements including ADA-compliant features, galvanized steel materials, and precise structural specifications. The contract will utilize a Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedure, requiring offerors to submit a price proposal and past performance information demonstrating at least two similar projects valued at $150,000+ completed within the last three years. All contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration and will be evaluated on their ability to meet detailed technical and construction specifications outlined in the Statement of Work. Key dates include a site visit on January 28, 2025, questions due by February 5, 2025, and proposals due by March 7, 2025 at 12:00pm PT.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated project magnitude ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with performance and payment bonds not required for this requirement. The project will be located in Palmdale, California 93550, and involves specific construction tasks at five different locations within the facility, including installing ADA ramps, stairways, and replacing existing infrastructure. Contractors will be required to complete a Uniform Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Report documenting job creation, subcontracting data, and other project metrics. The work must be conducted during specified hours (6am-4pm, Monday through Friday) with strict coordination requirements to prevent interference with FAA operations. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Los Angeles County and follow all building codes, OSHA regulations, and FAA-specific site access and safety protocols.