Road Paving IAH (Houston Bush) Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region seeks construction of access roads for the 8R Midfield and 15L RO runway visual range (RVR) sensors at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, with sealed bids due January 14, 2027 at 1700 hours local time and questions due December 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside. The notice describes a two-tiered approach that gives preference first to SBA-certified small businesses and moves to full and open competition if competition is insufficient.

Place of performance is Houston, Texas 77032. A pre-proposal conference and optional site visit occur December 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT at 2800 N Terminal Road, and site visit registration is due December 1, 2026 to Christopher E. Bartels, the responsible contracting officer (christopher.bartels@faa.gov; 817-222-4022). Estimated start date is August 2, 2027. Offerors must complete all work within 60 calendar days, with performance beginning within 10 calendar days of award.

The contractor furnishes all labor, materials (except government-furnished), equipment, transportation, insurance, permits, and supervision. Mobilization is mandatory before Notice to Proceed, and a Safety Plan Compliance Document under FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2G must be submitted before Notice to Proceed. No work may occur inside the Runway Safety Areas of Runways 15L-33R and 8R-26L, and no runway shutdowns are required. Airport Operations Area access requires security badging, and vehicle operators must complete airport driver training and pass a written test. Contractor employee suitability verification applies. Equipment height is limited to 25 feet, and blasting is prohibited. Attachments include SF 25 performance bond and SF 25A payment bond forms. No offer guarantees are required. The estimated project magnitude is $150,000 to $200,000, and Wage Determination TX20260299 applies to Texas highway construction, including Harris County.

The notice does not name an incumbent or state evaluation criteria and weighting; it refers offerors to Sections L and M of the solicitation. Offers are publicly opened.