Lighting Reconstruction and Runway Signage 6-24 (Federal Funding)

The City of Ann Arbor is soliciting bids for runway lighting and signage reconstruction at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport under ITB No. 4796, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is funded through state and federal grant funds administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics, with work commencing no earlier than 2027 pending receipt of funds.

The scope includes removal of existing edge lights, guidance signs, and foundations; installation of medium intensity runway edge lights and threshold lights (LED, base-mounted, elevated); taxiway guidance signs with modular foundations; electrical conduit installation via directional drilling and trench placement; and counterpoise wire and cable installation. Bid line items total 17 distinct work elements, including 15,350 linear feet of cable installation. A DBE participation goal of 0% applies.

Contractors must hold MDOT prequalification or engage prequalified subcontractors for Designated Item classification L (Electrical). All work must comply with federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and the City's living wage ordinance. Contractors must provide worker's compensation, commercial general liability, motor vehicle liability, and umbrella insurance; performance and labor/material bonds; and complete compliance forms addressing conflict of interest, non-discrimination, and wage certification prior to bid opening.

The contract specifies 35 consecutive calendar days for completion with liquidated damages of $2,000 per day for delay. Bid security equal to 5% of the total bid price, in the form of a certified check or surety bond, is required. The City intends to award to the lowest responsible bidder and reserves the right to accept alternatives, reject any bids, or waive irregularities. Questions are due September 4, 2026 by 1:00 p.m. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Bids must be delivered to the City of Ann Arbor Procurement Unit at 301 East Huron Street.