ITB 20272002 Concourse A Passenger Boarding Bridge Upgrades

The City of Eugene, Oregon is requesting sealed bids on Concourse A Passenger Boarding Bridge Upgrades at Eugene Airport under ITB 20272002, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. The project involves replacing existing passenger boarding bridges at gates A5 and A6 and relocating Gate A6 eastward with two additional fixed bridge segments, requiring civil, electrical, and structural improvements. Federal funding through the FAA Airport Improvement Program triggers compliance with Title VI nondiscrimination provisions, FAA regulations, and recovered-materials procurement under Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act.

Bidders must hold current Oregon Construction Contractors Board licensure, maintain a Public Works bond of $30,000, comply with Oregon prevailing wage requirements under BOLI regulations, and demonstrate an employee drug testing program. Commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate and automobile liability of $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence are required. First-tier subcontractors with contract values exceeding five percent of the project bid or $15,000, whichever is greater, or $350,000 regardless of percentage must be disclosed.

The scope specifies procurement of JBT Aerotech-Jetway A3 Series bridges and execution of three distinct construction phases totaling 75 calendar days: Phase 1 (45 days) for pavement demolition and foundation construction, Phase 2 (15 days) for Gate A6 bridge installation, and Phase 3 (15 days) for removal of existing bridges and Gate A5 installation. Construction is anticipated to commence May 2027 and be completed summer 2027. The contract is for two years with options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms upon mutual written agreement. The City reserves the right to assess liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for each day service is not delivered.

Mobilization is limited to 10 percent of total project cost. Bid security equal to five percent of the bid price and performance and payment bonds each equal to the contract price within thirty days of award are required. The Notice of Intent to Award was anticipated by August 10, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk was held July 14, 2026 at the Eugene Airport Terminal Building Mezzanine. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.