TYS RW 5R-23L Rehab Project 1

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) is seeking bids for the McGhee Tyson Airport Runway 5R-23L Rehabilitation - Project 1, a comprehensive airport infrastructure improvement project located in Alcoa, Tennessee. The procurement involves extensive runway rehabilitation, including selective demolition, duct bank installation, electrical infrastructure upgrades, grading, drainage construction, and erosion control measures. Bidders must demonstrate significant aviation-related experience, specifically having completed at least two FAA-owned Navigational Aid (NAVAID) installation projects with a minimum installation cost of $2,000,000 within the last five years. Electronic bids will be received through BidNet Direct until 2:00 PM local time on March 6, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for February 20, 2025, at the Airport Maintenance Center. The project has a contract time of 230 consecutive calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with extensive technical requirements including underground electrical cable installation, drainage improvements, and complex civil and electrical work.

The contract has an initial Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 8.86%, though this may be subject to change based on recent legal developments. Bidders must comply with federal regulations, including Buy America requirements mandating that steel and manufactured goods be produced in the United States. The project is funded through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) with federal grant assistance, requiring strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond and 100% Performance and Payment bonds, and demonstrate a drug-free workplace program compliant with Tennessee state law. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involves multiple line items covering extensive infrastructure work, suggesting a significant capital investment. Potential bidders must complete numerous compliance documents, including non-collusion affidavits, equal opportunity statements, and certifications related to illegal immigrants and workplace standards.