Runway 3-21 RSA Improvements, Electrical Upgrades and Crack Repairs

The Indianapolis Airport Authority is requesting statements of qualifications for professional construction inspection and materials testing services on Runway 3-21 RSA Improvements, Electrical Upgrades, and Crack Repairs at Eagle Creek Airpark, with SOQs due August 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET and a pre-SOQ submittal meeting on July 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

No DBE participation goal has been established for this opportunity pursuant to USDOT Interim Final Rule issued October 3, 2025. Respondents may submit as individual firms or teams with clear identification of prime and subconsultant roles.

The scope encompasses inspection and documentation of RSA grading improvements; verification of FAA Advisory Circular compliance; runway electrical improvements including LED lighting replacement; and pavement crack repair operations. Deliverables include daily and weekly field reports, QA materials testing reports, and monthly quantity summaries.

Insurance requirements are Worker's Compensation coverage and bodily injury and property damage liability of $5 million per occurrence for work outside the Airport Operations Area at Eagle Creek Airpark, plus professional liability insurance with $2 million limits.

Evaluation criteria and weighting are Lead Inspector qualifications (35 points), recent similar experience with references (25 points), organizational structure and team experience (20 points), workforce development approach (20 points), economic development strategy (20 points), Project Manager qualifications (15 points), and Testing Lead qualifications (15 points). SOQs are limited to 20 pages and must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids.

Questions are due July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET via PlanetBids. Contract award is anticipated for the third quarter of 2026, with contract term dictated by project scope. Professional services will be funded through Indianapolis Airport Authority capital funds and Airport Improvement Program funds. The pre-SOQ meeting location is the Planning and Development Office, 3747 S. High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241.