West Cargo Apron Pavement Rehab/Airfield Markings Phase II

The Shreveport Airport Authority is seeking a contractor for the West Cargo Apron Pavement Rehab/Airfield Markings Phase II project at Shreveport Regional Airport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The project involves comprehensive pavement rehabilitation and marking work, specifically focusing on joint sealant removal and replacement on the West Cargo Apron, and removal and replacement of markings on Runway 6-24 and various taxiways. The project requires precise execution of airport infrastructure improvements, including surface preparation, joint routing and cleaning, and application of reflective markings in white, yellow, red, and black across approximately 160,300 square feet. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB 25-038), with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025, and bid opening set for August 26, 2025. Contractors must be prepared to complete the project within a 60-calendar day timeline, with specific requirements for maintaining airport operational safety, foreign object debris prevention, and coordinating with airport staff. Qualifications include ability to comply with FAA guidelines, demonstrate technical expertise in airport infrastructure rehabilitation, and meet comprehensive safety and documentation standards.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 10.07%, encouraging participation by DBE-certified firms and small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Bidders must submit detailed information about their firms, subcontractors, and efforts to include disadvantaged and small businesses within five days of bid opening. The project is funded through federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant number 3-22-0048-085-2025, with the designer's estimate at $475,000.00. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, comprehensive auto liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Additional requirements include compliance with Buy American provisions, Davis-Bacon Act wage rates, and submission of various certifications including tax delinquency and felony conviction disclosures. The project will require strict adherence to federal regulations, including FAA Advisory Circular guidelines and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements.