AEJ Airport Apron Rehab and Expansion Project

The Town of Buena Vista is seeking bids for the Central Colorado Regional Airport (AEJ) Apron Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, a comprehensive airport infrastructure improvement initiative located in Cheyenne County, Colorado. The procurement involves multiple precise airport pavement modifications, including mill and overlay of approximately 2,384 square yards, crack sealing of 1,004 linear feet, an emulsified seal coat on 3,089 square yards, new pavement markings, and constructing a new 1,705 square yard pavement section north of the existing apron edge. The project also includes installing 32 new aircraft tie-down anchors and re-marking tie-down areas. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 25, 2025, with electronic bid submissions due on March 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, a Bid Form, Bidder's Qualifications Statement, Certificate of Insurance, and other required documentation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation criteria considering factors beyond price, such as product quality, past experience, qualifications, services, warranties, and long-range costs.

The project has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.3%, requiring bidders to submit documentation for DBE participation. Bidders must be a registered Land Surveyor licensed in Colorado and adhere to specific airfield safety and security requirements, including submission of a Safety Plan Compliance Document prior to construction. The project is funded through a combination of grants, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants with project numbers 3-08-0082-022-2024 (Design) and 3-08-0082-023-2025 (Construction), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Department funding, and local funds from the Town of Buena Vista. Mobilization is limited to 10% of the total bid, and the total project duration is 30 calendar days, divided into multiple phases including apron expansion, tie-down anchor installation, rehabilitation, and permanent marking application. All questions and clarifications must be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by February 28, 2025, with the final addendum to be posted on March 6, 2025.