LPSIA Perimeter Road Rehabilitation

The City of Lubbock, Texas is seeking competitive, sealed bids for the LPSIA Perimeter Road Rehabilitation project, located within Henderson County. The procurement, identified as ITB No. 26-19210-AE, involves comprehensive roadway rehabilitation at the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LPSIA), spanning approximately 24,000 linear feet. Key project deliverables include full depth reclamation, milling, cement treatment, and new hot mix asphalt surfacing across 6,124 square yards, with 1,427 tons of hot mix asphalt surface course required. The project is structured in three construction phases with a total contract time of 85 calendar days, including 75 days for substantial completion and a 10-day punch list period. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications through a Contractor's Statement of Qualifications, which evaluates financial capability, experience, safety practices, and past project performance. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via teleconference, with electronic bid submissions due on November 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through the Bonfire website or via hard copy to the Purchasing and Contract Management Office.

The procurement includes opportunities for local and minority-owned businesses, with provisions for preferential bidding under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051 for local businesses. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1M occurrence/$2M aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability, and Builder's Risk Insurance. A bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding specified thresholds. Liquidated damages are set at $2,690 per calendar day for failing to meet substantial completion or punch list timelines. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the bid documents include a vendor contact list of 20 companies, primarily from Texas, specializing in construction, engineering, and related technical services. The project emphasizes strict airport safety protocols and requires careful coordination with airport operations, with contractors needing to submit detailed safety and security plans. Though a precise budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the road rehabilitation suggests a significant investment in airport infrastructure improvement.