Bid no. 25-08 - package 3: improve RSA and extend runway 4-22 easton/newnam field airport (ESN) – easton, talbot county, maryland

Talbot County, Maryland is seeking competitive bids for Bid No. 25-08, Package 3 of the Airfield Modernization Program at Easton/Newnam Field Airport (ESN). The comprehensive project involves improving the Runway Safety Area (RSA) and extending Runway 4-22, requiring extensive airport infrastructure improvements. Specific work includes demolition of existing runway and taxiway pavements, earthwork, drainage construction, new runway and taxiway pavement installation, soil cement work, aggregate base preparation, underdrain systems, paving, pavement marking, runway and taxiway lighting and signage, utilities, and electrical vault installations. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the airport, with a required site visit following the meeting. Sealed bids are due on May 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with bidders required to submit one original and one duplicate hard copy, accompanied by a 5% bid guaranty in the form of a cashier's check or bid bond. The project timeline anticipates commencement in Fall 2025 and continuation through calendar year 2026, with contract award expected within 120 calendar days of bid opening.

The procurement emphasizes participation from minority business enterprises (MBEs) and women's business enterprises (WBEs), actively encouraging diversity among prime contractors and subcontractors. The project requires approval from both the Federal Aviation Administration and Maryland Aviation Administration, indicating strict compliance and technical standards. Prime contractors must demonstrate capabilities in complex airport infrastructure development and possess necessary certifications for federal and state aviation project work. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment in airport modernization. The Talbot County Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids or accept portions thereof to best serve public interests, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Interested bidders must thoroughly review the bid package, demonstrate technical expertise in airport construction, and show capability to execute a multi-phase infrastructure improvement project meeting federal and state aviation standards.