Project Overview
Solicitation Type
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Solicitation Issue Date
November 4, 2021
Submission Deadline
2:00 PM (Eastern), December 22, 2021
Online Submission
CLICK HERE to upload your bid.
Bid Opening
An online Bid Opening will be held 30 minutes after the deadline for bids. CLICK HERE to participate.
Estimated Dollar Value
$4,000,000 - $6,000,000
Project Duration
Substation A3: 563 days from Notice to Proceed
Substation A5: 441 days from Notice to Proceed
Bond Requirements
5% Bid, 100% Payment, 100% Performance
Project Summary
The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision to replace existing Substation A3 with new equipment and replace existing low and medium voltage equipment in Substation A5 at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
LDBE Requirement
This solicitation has a 100% Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LDBE) participation requirement and a 20% Voluntary MBE/WBE goal. Firms located within a 100-mile radius and whose 3 year average gross receipts, including all affiliates, do not exceed the size standard(s) below are eligible for consideration. For more LDBE/MBE/WBE information, including other LDBE size standards, contact the Airports Authority's Department of Supplier Diversity at 703-417-8660.
LDBE Size Standards
| NAICS Code | Type of Work / Service | LDBE Size Standard |
| 237130 | Power and Communications Line Related Structure Construction | $39.5 Million |
| 238110 | Foundation, Building, Poured Concrete, Contractors | $16.5 Million |
| 238120 | Reinforcing Steel Contractors | $16.5 Million |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring | $16.5 Million |
| 238910 | Demolition Contractors | $16.5 Million |
Amendments Issued
One, December 8, 2021 - The due date for bids remains unchanged.
Solicitation Events
Pre-Bid Conference
Date: November 17, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM (Eastern)
Online Conference: CLICK HERE to join the conference on November 17, 2021.
Pre-Bid Conference Documents
Pre-Bid Conference Presentation (660 KB)
Questions and Answers
Deadline
All questions must be submitted by 3:00 PM (Eastern) November 29, 2021.
Question Submission
The deadline for submitting questions has passed.
No further questions will be accepted.
Answered Questions Questions and Answers - December 7, 2021 (97 KB)
Registration & Planholder List
Firms interested in this solicitation should register as a Planholder in order to facilitate notification of amendments and other solicitation related updates.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Please enter "IFB-21-25749" in the Solicitation Number field.
Planholder List Planholder List - November 29, 2021 (70 KB)
Solicitation Documents
Firms that download solicitation documents and are interested in submitting a response should register as a Planholder on the "Registration & Planholder List" tab above in order to facilitate notification of amendments and other solicitation related updates.
Base Solicitation Documents IFB-21-25749 (617 KB)
Price Schedule (43 KB) Attachment 1: Specifications - Substation A3 (5.96 MB) Attachment 1: Specifications - Substation A5 (4.06 MB) Attachment 2: Drawings - Substation A3 (17.0 MB) Attachment 2: Drawings - Substation A5 (5.44 MB) Attachment 3: Construction Safety Manual Attachment 4: Aviation Owner Controlled Insurance Program Manual - November 2018 Edition (3.66 MB) Attachment 6: Orders and Instructions - Washington Dulles International Airport
Amendments to Solicitation Amendment One - December 8, 2021 (148 KB) Revised Drawings - December 8, 2021 (1.45 MB)
Supplemental Information Letter to Contractors - Airports Authority COVID-19 Protocols - Updated 08/26/2020 (822 KB)
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Last Updated December 8, 2021
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