Sustain Airfield Marking and Rubber Removal

The 910th Airlift Wing (AFRC) at Youngstown Air Reserve Station is requesting sealed bids for sustain airfield marking and rubber removal under a HUBZone small-business set-aside, with bids due June 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a site visit scheduled for May 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Building 504 Contracting.

This is a 100 percent HUBZone set-aside under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a size standard of $45 million in annual receipts — all bidders must be HUBZone-certified small businesses.

The scope requires removal of 95 percent of rubber buildup from 100 percent of the designated area on the Youngstown ARS Assault (asphalt) Runway without damage to pavement surfaces, joints, joint and crack seals, or other government property. Any destruction of runway or pavement markings during rubber removal must be restored and repainted. All Landing Zone Markings, Controlled Apron, and Non-Controlled Apron Markings must be repainted per specifications and plans dated July 3, 2026.

The estimated project cost ranges from $100,000 to $250,000 on a firm fixed-price basis for one lump sum contract line item. Performance runs from July 1, 2026 through December 28, 2026, with contractors required to begin within 10 calendar days of award notice and complete all work within 180 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are assessed at $450 per calendar day for delays.

Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of bid opening to be considered technically acceptable and responsive. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less, is required. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the original contract price must be submitted within 10 days of award. All offers must remain valid for a minimum of 180 calendar days after the bid due date. Funds are not presently available; the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation before or after bid opening with no obligation to the offeror.