Taxiway edge lighting project

Blue Ridge Regional Airport (a component of Buena Vista City, Virginia) is requesting sealed bids for construction of the Taxiway Edge Lighting Project, with bids due September 30, 2026. The project involves removal, relocation, and reinstallation of existing taxiway edge lighting along Taxiway A and connectors A6 and A7, installation of new LED taxiway edge lighting across approximately 6,000 linear feet, demolition of existing conduit and cabling, erosion and sediment control, electrical installation with underground conduit and cable systems, and site restoration.

The scope encompasses 129 taxiway edge lighting fixtures (designated T001–T129) requiring FAA-specification base cans, isolation transformers, connectors, and associated electrical components. All work must comply with FAA Advisory Circulars, the National Electrical Code, Virginia building codes, and the Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP). Grounding systems must include 5/8" × 8' minimum copper-clad steel ground rods and #6 bare copper counterpoise conductors, with ground rod resistance not exceeding 25 ohms. The contractor must coordinate with airport operations, maintain existing lighting circuits during construction, monitor airport radio communications, and manage runway safety areas (RSA), taxiway safety areas (TSA), and taxiway object free areas (TOFA).

The overall contract time is limited to 60 calendar days with liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day for overruns. Runway closures are restricted to nighttime hours (8:00 PM to 6:00 AM). No construction is permitted between October 29 and November 3, 2026. The contractor must provide 48-hour advance notice to the airport manager and engineer and maintain 24-hour emergency contact personnel throughout construction. The design plans were prepared by Ardurra Group in consultation with Blue Ridge Airport Authority. Detailed technical specifications, site conditions, material requirements, and installation procedures are provided in the 16-sheet plan set and specification document, both posted September 10, 2026.