Johnson County Ionwave #2026-020

Construction of New Airfield Electrical Vault at New Century AirCenter (IXD), Kansas

Johnson County Airport Commission is seeking bids for the construction of a new airfield electrical vault at New Century AirCenter (IXD) in Kansas. - Government Buyer: - Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC), Johnson County, Kansas - Office: FMA - Purchasing; also referenced: New Century Aircenter Airport - Project Scope: - Demolition and removal of the existing airfield electrical vault - Installation of a new prefabricated vault building (approx. 30' x 15' x 9') - Upgraded home-run wiring to the vault and control tower - Addition of a dedicated backup power source, including a 200KW/250KVA natural gas generator - Installation of new utility transformer (150KVA), main distribution panelboard, and power panel - Construction of concrete-encased electrical duct banks, directional bore conduits, and handholes - Installation of fiber optic cable for Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) upgrades - Installation of constant current regulators (7.5KW, 10KW, 20KW, 30KW), L-854 radio controller, and associated electrical/control equipment - Vault foundation, floor, exhaust fan, and intake louvers - Products/Materials Requested (examples): - 8.5 kV L-824 Type C cable (600 LF), 1/C 350KCMIL XLP-USE 600V cable (920 LF), 12-strand fiber optic cable (2100 LF), various sizes of PVC conduit duct banks, electrical handholes (2'x2', 4'x4'), L-890 ALCMS, L-829 constant current regulators, prefabricated vault, natural gas generator, utility transformer, panelboards - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with FAA Part 139 electrical standards and Davis-Bacon Act wage/labor provisions - Coordination with utility companies and FAA for airfield safety - Submission of 5% bid bond; performance and payment bonds at 100% of project cost - Bidders must be authorized to do business in Kansas and provide proof of insurance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; products are specified by function and standard, not brand - Place of Performance: - New Century AirCenter (IXD), New Century, Kansas - Administrative and contracting offices in Olathe, KS and Kansas City, MO

Description

The Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC) is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a new airfield electrical vault at New Century AirCenter (IXD). The project includes removal of the existing electrical vault, installation of a new prefabricated vault, upgraded wiring to the vault and control tower, addition of a dedicated backup power source, and system elevation to meet current Part 139 electrical standards. Bids must be submitted electronically via IonWave by May 12, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for April 23, 2026. The project requires compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage provisions and submission of a 5% bid bond.

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