Extend barrier access roads ellington AFB

The Texas Military Department (TMD) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for construction services at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas, with a bid due date of May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The project scope requires a qualified contractor to construct new extensions to eight existing concrete barrier access roads to provide adequate turn radius for maintenance vehicles at the installation. Work includes pouring six-inch, 4000 PSI concrete at eight barrier road locations, performing site surveys, excavation, soil replacement, and ensuring proper drainage. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for April 14 or April 16, 2026, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., with failure to attend resulting in automatic disqualification. Written questions must be submitted by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with responses posted by April 30, 2026. The successful contractor must demonstrate at least five years of experience with similar projects, provide a qualified superintendent with five years of general contractor experience on pavement work and OSHA 30-hour certification, and maintain full-time on-site supervision. The contract is firm fixed price with unit prices submitted using the Mandatory Pricing Schedule remaining constant throughout the one-year initial contract term. Contractors must provide evidence of financial solvency including Dun & Bradstreet ratings, secure workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits, maintain commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, carry automobile liability of $500,000, and provide umbrella coverage of $1,000,000. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $25,000 and $100,000 respectively, with costs included in the base bid.

A Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is mandatory, with monthly progress reports due by the fifth business day of each month, establishing a requirement to engage disadvantaged enterprises in project execution. No specific set-asides for minority-owned or women-owned businesses are identified beyond the general HUB requirements. The contract includes no optional renewal periods or incumbent contractor information specified in the solicitation documents. Contractors must submit all required submittals, including shop drawings, material approvals using AF IMT Form 3000, quality control documentation, and compliance certifications for environmental, safety, and waste management specifications aligned with ISO 14001:2015 standards and LEED Silver certification requirements. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation; however, the contract is funded by the Texas Military Department subject to availability. Bids should be submitted via email to procurement@military.texas.gov, and all work must comply with extensive environmental protection specifications, safety policies, hazardous material procedures, and sustainable design requirements established by the U.S. Air Force and Texas Military Department for operations at the federal installation.