On-Call Contract for Slab Replacements (Federal Funding)

The City of Charlotte, North Carolina is requesting bids for an on-call, task order-based contract for Portland Cement Concrete slab replacements and storm drainage infrastructure upgrades at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, primarily on the terminal ramp, with bids due September 17, 2026 and a pre-bid meeting via Microsoft Teams on September 2 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The contract is federally funded through the Airport Improvement Program and subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements.

Bidders must be North Carolina licensed contractors with at least two years of acceptable experience on similar projects within the past ten years. All personnel must comply with Airport Security Requirements including SIDA badging and air operations area access restrictions. The DBE participation goal has been suspended under the FAA Interim Final Rule effective October 3, 2025; however, contractors must still comply with good faith effort requirements under 49 CFR 26.53.

The scope comprises PCC pavement removal at varying depths (8 inches, 15–16 inches, and 18 inches), base course removal, undercut and subbase replacement, aggregate base course and lean concrete base course installation, ground stabilization fabric application, new PCC pavement installation with reinforcement, and storm drainage infrastructure replacement including Class V reinforced concrete pipe ranging from 18 to 42 inches in diameter, slotted drain frame and grate replacements, and aircraft-rated inlet replacement. The bid includes 25 line items with quantities ranging from 2 emergency mobilizations to 13,500 square yards of PCC pavement removal. Pricing is unit price-based with payment determined by actual quantities of completed and approved work.

The contract term is 1,050 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed for substantial completion, plus 30 calendar days for final completion. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for missed deadlines, with additional penalties of $150–$250 per minute for late runway, taxiway, and ramp/concourse openings. A 5% bid bond is required. Written questions are due September 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Bids must include non-discrimination, Buy American compliance, DBE participation documentation, tax delinquency and felony conviction certifications, and lobbying certifications.