ZAU Underground Utility Modernization - Aurora, IL
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 697DCK-26-R-00095
- Agency
- Southwestern Region Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Place of performance
- Aurora, Illinois 60506, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Ryan Palsgrove richard.palsgrove@faa.gov (817) 222-4349
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Enroute Construction Group is seeking qualified contractors for Underground Utility Modernization work at the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) in Aurora, Illinois, under solicitation 697DCK-26-R-00095. The project involves storm and sewer line replacement, stormwater infrastructure installation, and related underground utility improvements on the north side of the Automation Wing, the southeast parking area, and the sump pump basin. Key contract requirements include submitting a comprehensive safety program, maintaining coordination with the 24/7 operating facility, restricting work to 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, achieving a 50 percent salvage and recycling rate for construction waste, providing one-year product and workmanship warranties, and demonstrating technical acceptability through documentation of at least two prior similar projects with award amounts of at least $500,000 completed within the last five years. The FAA will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology. Critical deadlines include a Site Visit RSVP of March 5 at 3:00 p.m. CT, the site visit itself on March 9 at 9:00 a.m. CT (strongly encouraged but not mandatory), questions due by March 12 at 3:00 p.m. CT, and proposals due by March 31 at 3:00 p.m. CT.
This acquisition is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a size standard of $45 million in annual receipts. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price agreement, and the contractor must begin performance within 5 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and complete all work within 60 calendar days. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract award amount are required. The project is located at 619 W Indian Trail, Aurora, Illinois 60506, and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, Buy American Act domestic construction material preferences, FAA holiday work moratoriums during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's week, and OSHA confined space and electrical safety compliance requirements. Key personnel must include a Project Manager with 10 years of experience, a Project Superintendent with 10 years of experience, and a Quality Control Manager with 8 years of experience, all of whom must be employed by the prime contractor.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Solicitation Amendment 0001 – Issued to formalize revised dates including - Updated Site Visit information, Questions Due date, and Proposal Due date.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Enroute Construction Group, AAQ540 is seeking qualified companies for the Underground Utility Modernization at the FAA Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), 619 W Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506. All work to be completed in accordance with the attached specifications and drawings.
This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.
The NAICS code projected for this project is 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structure Construction with a size standard of $45 million.
The FAA contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract as a result of this solicitation.
Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the solicitation process.
In accordance with SIR Section L provision 3.2.2.3-14 entitled, "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals," any proposals received after the due time and date of 1500 hrs. CT, March 31, 2026, will not be considered. In addition, if all requested information is not furnished in the offeror's proposal, the offeror's proposal may be determined to be non-responsive and ineligible for consideration for contract award.
Please read the entire solicitation for information regarding evaluation factors for award, site visit information, question due dates, and closing date of the solicitation.
Site Visit RSVP: March 5 at 1500 hrs. CT
Attending the site visit is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. If you would like to attend the site visit please send your name, number, and company being represented to Richard Palsgrove at Richard.L.Palsgrove@faa.gov no later than the Site Visit RSVP date and time above.
Site Visit Date: March 9 at 0900 hrs. CT
Questions Due: March 12 by 1500 hrs. CT
Answers Posted: TBD
Proposals Due: March 31 at 1500 hrs. CT
This SIR/RFQ is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation. No individual notification of any amendments will be provided. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to visit this website frequently for updates on this procurement. Acquisition Management System (AMS) applies to FAA in place of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and various other provisions of Federal acquisition law.
Update #1 ·
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Enroute Construction Group, AAQ540 is seeking qualified companies for
the Underground Utility Modernization at the FAA Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), 619 W Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506. All work to be completed in accordance with the attached specifications and drawings.
This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.
The NAICS code projected for this project is 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structure Construction with a
size standard of $45 million.
The FAA contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract as a result of this solicitation.
Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the solicitation process.
In accordance with SIR Section L provision 3.2.2.3-14 entitled, "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals," any proposals received after the due time and date of 12:00p.m. CT, March 4, 2026, will not be considered. In addition, if all requested information is not furnished in the offeror's proposal, the offeror's proposal may be determined to be non-responsive and ineligible for consideration for contract award.
Please read the entire solicitation for information regarding evaluation factors for award, site visit information, question due dates, and closing date of the solicitation.
Site Visit RSVP: TBD
Site Visit Date: TBD
Questions Due: Jan 29 by 3PM ET
Answers Posted: TBD
Proposals Due: Feb 9 at 15:00 ET
This SIR/RFQ is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation. No individual notification of any amendments will be provided. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to visit this website frequently for updates on this procurement. Acquisition Management System (AMS) applies to FAA in place of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and various other provisions of Federal acquisition law.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 697DCK-26-R-00095 Amendment 0001 - Update Dates.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - Past Experience History.pdf | ||
| Attachment 5 WD IL20260008.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 Full Project Drawings_22001033_ZAU.pdf | ||
| 697DCK-26-R-00095.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Part I-Section C-Description_ZAU IIJA Underground Utility Improvments.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 Specifications-22001033_ZAU IIJA Underground Utility Improvments.pdf |
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