Airfield Lighting Upgrades – Install RW 9 & 27 PAPIs, Install Windcones & Install ODALS LKU-26-08

The County of Louisa, Virginia is requesting bids on construction services for airfield lighting upgrades at Louisa County Airport under IFB LKU-26-08, with bids due July 14, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. local time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses removal of existing 2-box Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) for Runways 09 and 27 and installation of new 4-box PAPIs, installation of FAA Specification L-881 supplemental wind cones for both runways, and installation of a 4-light Omni-Directional Approach Light System (ODALS) for the Runway 27 approach. Work also includes tree clearing, access road construction, electrical power routing from the existing airfield electrical vault to the PAPIs and ODALs, electrical vault updates, and power supply and regulator modifications. The contractor must comply with Federal Aviation Administration specifications, VDOT standards, Virginia Stormwater Management Act requirements, and applicable federal and state safety regulations, and must obtain all necessary permits and licenses.

Bid submissions must include a Bid Price Sheet with line items for mobilization, temporary construction controls, excavation, electrical materials and installation, lighting system installations, seeding, topsoiling, mulching, tower installations, staging area, electrical demolition, ground rod installation, and circuit verification. Each bid requires a 5% bid bond, proof of Virginia contractor licensing, insurance certificates naming the County as additional insured, resumes and credentials for assigned personnel, and three client references.

The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under the County of Louisa Master Contract General Conditions Agreement. Questions are due June 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with formal clarifications issued July 7, 2026. No renewal options are available.