Airport Crack Sealing and Painting (Small Business Reserve Program)

The City of Frederick, Maryland is requesting bids on airport crack sealing and painting services under IFB-27-03, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for July 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Frederick Airport Management Office. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve Program project, requiring bidders to demonstrate that 50% or more of the work will be performed by Small Business Enterprises and to provide meaningful subcontracting opportunities to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, with an additional 2% aspirational goal for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses where applicable.

The scope encompasses crack seal removal and installation on approximately 75,000 linear feet of pavement, with new sealant meeting FAA Specification P-605, and pavement marking touch-ups on approximately 8,000 linear feet of white paint, 5,500 linear feet of yellow paint, and 17,500 linear feet of black paint, all in accordance with FAA Paint Specification 620 and AC 150/5340-1.

Work must be completed by November 30, 2026, with a two-year warranty period and two-year maintenance bond required upon final acceptance. Compensation is based on lump sum and unit price methodology, with monthly payment for actual quantities performed, subject to 5% retainage. A 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% labor and materialmen's bond are required. Standard insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($2,000,000 general aggregate), business automobile ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and commercial umbrella ($2,000,000 per occurrence). Prevailing wages apply if the bid exceeds $250,000. The contract includes a 120-day response period from award. The project is contingent upon availability and receipt of grant funding; the City reserves the right to postpone, modify, or cancel the solicitation if funding becomes unavailable.