Reconstruct Runway 18/36 Schedules I, II & III

The City of Brownsville, Texas, is soliciting sealed competitive bids for the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport Runway 18/36 Reconstruction Project, which involves comprehensive runway rehabilitation across Schedules I, II, and III. The project is funded collaboratively by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the City of Brownsville, with a total construction duration of 255 calendar days. Key deliverables include full depth asphalt pavement removal, subgrade preparation, select fill placement, full depth reclamation, aggregate base course placement, asphalt paving, and electrical system updates. The project requires detailed airport safety protocol adherence, including specific requirements for contractor access, wildlife management, and foreign object debris control. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. via Microsoft Teams, with sealed bids due on September 10, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount and demonstrate compliance with various documentation requirements, including Conflict of Interest Questionnaires, Litigation Disclosure, and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) verification.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2.1%, with specific requirements for HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation and non-discrimination provisions. Contractors must comply with 49 CFR Part 26 and U.S. DOT-approved DBE program requirements, and provide documentation of DBE participation. The project mandates a drug-free workplace certification and requires vendors to be pre-vetted through SAM.gov to ensure they are not suspended or debarred from federal contracting. Successful bidders will need to furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for failure to complete work within the specified timeframe. The project is funded through Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project Number 3-48-0031-063-2025, with a comprehensive approach to infrastructure improvement that involves multiple governmental entities. While specific total project value is not explicitly stated, the multi-agency funding and extensive scope suggest a significant infrastructure investment for the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport.