Airport Airfield Painting and Accumulated Rubber Removal Annual Maintenance

The City of New Orleans, Department of Finance, Purchasing Bureau, is requesting bids on airfield painting, striping, pavement markings, and accumulated rubber removal annual maintenance services at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana under ITB issued on behalf of the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB), with bids due October 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM CT.

The scope encompasses FAA-compliant airfield pavement painting, striping, re-striping, and pavement sign creation and rejuvenation under FAA Advisory Circulars 150/5340-1M and 150/5320-12C. Estimated quantities include 67,000 square feet of yellow paint with Type 1 beads, 225,000 square feet of white paint with Type 1 beads, 75,000 square feet of black/yellow/green paint, 20 new pavement signs, 30 repaints of existing pavement signs, 10 preformed thermoplastic sign installations, 18,750 square yards of RejuvaSeal or equivalent asphalt protectant application, 27,500 square feet of loose/flaking paint removal, 5,000 square feet of 95 percent paint removal, 270,000 square feet of rubber removal, and 45,000 linear feet of friction testing using FAA-approved equipment. Contractors must furnish high-pressure water equipment and handle collection and disposal of removed materials under applicable regulations. The contractor shall conduct a test cleaning at commencement to determine the optimal water pressure and forward speed for rubber removal.

The contract term is two years with options to extend for up to three additional one-year renewal periods at NOAB's sole discretion. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the first-year bid amount are required. Contractors must carry minimum $10 million automobile liability, $5 million commercial general liability, and $1 million employer's liability limits. Compliance with the Louisiana Living Wage Ordinance ($16.01 per hour, subject to annual adjustment) is mandatory. State and Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SLDBE) participation is encouraged but not required. Bids must include a five percent bid bond or certified/cashier's check. Payment is monthly within a minimum 45-day processing period based on verified quantities at unit prices. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.