TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Bidders

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division is seeking sealed bids for construction improvements at Liberty Municipal Airport through Solicitation No. NTB2520LBRTY00002, specifically focusing on wildlife exclusion fence construction. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on March 20, 2025, and must be delivered to the TxDOT Aviation Division in Austin, Texas. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 06, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Liberty City Hall, where potential bidders can obtain additional project details. Bidding documents can be examined at KSA in Sugar Land, Texas, with plan sets available free of charge through TxDOT's Plans Online website. Technical questions should be directed to Nathan Mikell at 281-494-3252. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 2% of the total bid price and provide comprehensive documentation including the Bid Form, Bid Bond with Power Attorney, and various certifications such as Buy American and Non-Segregated Facilities.

The project includes a 4% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, with DBE participation plans required within 5 calendar days after bid opening. As a federally funded project subject to the Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990, successful bidders must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract amount. Small businesses, particularly those meeting DBE criteria, are encouraged to participate. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves infrastructure improvements with federal funding implications. Predetermined minimum wage rates are set forth in the project specifications, and bidders must comply with federal contracting regulations. The project represents an opportunity for qualified contractors, particularly those with experience in airport infrastructure and wildlife exclusion fence construction, to engage in a federally supported municipal airport improvement initiative.