ANK Taxiway 'A' Extension (Phase 1)

Chaffee County is soliciting bids for the ANK Taxiway 'A' Extension (Phase 1) project at the Salida Airport - Harriet Alexander Field, involving the construction of approximately 2,050 feet of additional Taxiway A and a new connector Taxiway A5 to Runway 6-24. The project scope includes new structural taxiway pavement adjacent to the existing taxiway connector, pavement markings, airfield signage, and taxiway edge reflectors. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2025, at 10 am (MT), with bids due on February 27, 2025, at 2 pm (MT) through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. The project requires comprehensive civil and electrical work, including excavation, site grading, base course placement, asphalt pavement installation, and electrical infrastructure modifications. Bidders must submit electronic bids with a 5% bid bond, and the project is expected to be completed within 90 calendar days, with potential liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. The contract is partially funded by FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant number 3-08-0049-024/025-2025 and CDOT Project Number 24-ANK-01.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.1%, with a requirement that the Contractor perform at least 50% of the work with their own forces. The project is tax-exempt, with all materials, products, and supplies exempt from state and local sales and use taxes. Bidders must submit various documents, including a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Proposal, Bid Bond, and DBE-related forms. Quality Assurance (QA) testing will be performed by Terracon, while the contractor is responsible for Quality Control (QC) testing. The pavement is designed to support aircraft under 60,000 lbs with a Pavement Classification Rating (PCR) of 170/F/B/X/T, featuring a total pavement thickness of 16 inches, including 4 inches of asphalt surface course, 6 inches of aggregate base course, and 6 inches of subbase course. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities in the best interest of the county, with a particular focus on bidders' previous contract performance with Chaffee County or the City of Salida.