City of Columbia Ionwave #54/2026

Reconstruction of North Parking Lot at Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

This opportunity involves the full reconstruction of the North Parking Lot at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, Missouri. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia, Missouri (Finance Department, Public Works Department, Columbia Regional Airport) - OEMs and Vendors: - Cooper Lighting Solutions (specified for pole-mounted LED light fixtures) - Boone Electric Cooperative (utility provider for electrical service) - Products and Materials Requested: - Major construction materials: MODOT Type 5 aggregate base (16,784 SY), MODOT asphalt base (2,345 SY), MODOT BP-1 asphalt (1,563 SY), concrete curb and gutter (6,231 LF), concrete sidewalks (5,100 SF), ADA-compliant ramps and handrails - Storm sewer pipes (12", 15", 18", 24", 36" diameters; HDPE acceptable), storm sewer structures (inlets, junction boxes, flared end sections) - Electrical: panelboard (1), single pole 20A breakers (12), THHN conductors (9,600 LF), Sch. 80 PVC conduit (3,200 LF), tapered steel poles (51), pole-mounted light fixtures (25 single head, 26 double head, Cooper Lighting Solutions Model GALN-SA3C-730-U-5WQ-SP-BZ-20K-LCF), temporary light plants (6) - Trash receptacles (12), signage, pavement markings, temporary construction fencing, silt fence, compost filter sock, seeding/mulching, decorative rock - Services Requested: - Mobilization, construction staking, maintenance of traffic, construction observation and testing services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project must be completed in four sequential phases within 75 calendar days - Coordination with airport operations and utility providers required - Compliance with FAA, OSHA, state and federal wage rates, and Buy American preferences - DBE participation goal of 6.1% - Liquidated damages for delays ($3,500/day) - Project is exempt from state sales tax and requires a 5% bid bond - Geotechnical considerations for soil and pavement design - Night work required for up to 7 days during Phase 3

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the City of Columbia, Missouri, for the reconstruction of a portion of the North Parking Lot at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The project scope includes demolition of the existing parking lot surface, construction of storm water piping and structures, a new asphalt parking lot with concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, pavement marking, new signage, and parking lot lighting. The work is to be completed in four phases within 75 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with detailed phasing and liquidated damages specified. Bidders must submit sealed bids by April 22, 2026, either in person or electronically.

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