Taxiway R Reconstruction - Inspection Services

The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is requesting qualifications for construction inspection and materials testing services for the Taxiway R Reconstruction project at Indianapolis International Airport, with Statements of Qualifications due August 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. A pre-SOQ submittal meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET at the Planning and Development Office, 3747 S. High School Road, Indianapolis. The DBE participation goal is 0% pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation Interim Final Rule issued October 3, 2025.

The scope encompasses construction inspection and materials testing for the realignment and reconstruction of Taxiway R between Taxiway B and Taxiway C, including pavement, earthwork, stormwater and underdrain infrastructure, airfield signage, and LED airfield lighting fixtures. Deliverables include daily field and quantity reports, weekly summary field reports, quality assurance materials testing reports, and monthly quantity summary reports. The contract term will be determined during project scoping and is dictated by the scope of services. Work is performed at Indianapolis International Airport.

The project will be funded through IAA capital funds and FAA Airport Improvement Program grants. Respondents must submit SOQs limited to 20 pages (excluding cover letters, section tabs, and exhibits) and will be evaluated on organizational structure and areas of responsibility (30 points), project management team qualifications including the Project Manager (10 points), Lead Inspector/Resident Project Representative (25 points), and Testing Lead (10 points), recent similar experience with references (25 points), workforce development approach (20 points), and economic development initiatives (20 points). Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation, Bodily Injury and Property Damage liability of $5 million to $10 million per occurrence depending on work location, Comprehensive Automobile Liability coverage, and Professional Liability coverage of $2 million. Written questions are due July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET via PlanetBids. All SOQs must remain valid for 180 days after the due date. Contract award is anticipated in the third quarter of 2026.