OAAA, 2010, Zulu Sign Project Buckley AASF

The State of Colorado Office of the State Architect, on behalf of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, is requesting quotes for airfield sign replacement at Buckley Space Force Base under Documented Quote Request DQ2027-13, with quotes due August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Buckley Space Force Base Visitor Center in Aurora, Colorado. Colorado resident bidder and Colorado labor preference applies as provided by law.

The scope comprises removal of five existing airfield signs and isolation transformers, demolition and replacement of one concrete sign foundation (6 inches thick with 6" x 6" #10 mesh), and installation of five new L-858(L) LED airfield guidance signs: two Size 3, 1-Module signs with isolation transformers on existing bases; two Size 3, 3-Module signs with isolation transformers on existing bases; and one Size 3, 3-Module sign with isolation transformer on the new concrete base. All signs must comply with FAA standards including AC 150/5345-44, FAA Engineering Brief No. 67 and 67D, and ANSI/IEEE lightning protection standards. Signs must be ETL certified, compatible with ferroresonant and thyristor Constant Current Regulators, and constructed of non-ferrous aluminum frames, stainless-steel hardware, impact-resistant acrylic legend panels, and retroreflective sheeting. Contractor submittals and sign manufacturer proofs require approval by Airfield Management and Buckley 140th Civil Engineering prior to sign ordering.

The estimated project cost is under $50,000. Contractors must hold a current Colorado State electrical contracting license and demonstrate documented experience on airfield lighting systems. A bid bond or proposal guaranty is required if construction value reaches $50,000 or greater, at a minimum 5 percent of total bid. Award goes to the lowest responsible bidder. All vendors must be registered in the Colorado CORE system and with the Secretary of State before contract execution and must participate in federal E-Verify or the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Program. Written questions are due August 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses posted by August 11, 2026. Quotes must be submitted via designated Box.com folder as a single zip file. Pricing shall be comprehensive, firm, and FOB Destination. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2026.