Opportunity

Massport #H288-C3

Runway Safe EMASMAX Installation at Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA

Posted

May 13, 2026

Respond By

June 03, 2026

Identifier

H288-C3

NAICS

237310, 237990

This opportunity involves the installation of an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) at the Runway 5 End of Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Port Authority (MPA), Capital Programs Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Runway Safe (OEM for EMASMAX blocks) - Products and Materials Requested: - EMASMAX blocks (owner-procured, supplied by Runway Safe) - Concrete anchor beam and debris deflector assemblies - Pavement milling (0–2 inch, 14,500 units) - Asphalt paving and surface course (2,200 units) - Crack repair (1,000 units), joint sawing and sealing (950 units total) - Initial and final pavement markings (7,700 units each) - Retroreflective markers (107 units) - Drain inlet protectors, fiber rolls (200 units), erosion and sedimentation control materials - Soil reuse (150 units total), topsoil (260 units total), seeding (2,800 units) - Allowances for radios, cones, barricades, signs, and utility locating services - Lighting upgrades (remove and replace 12 runway/taxiway lights) - Services Requested: - Contractor Quality Control Program (CQCP) - Mobilization - Construction safety and phasing plan compliance (FAA requirements) - Airfield access and escort services (radio escort vehicles, gate guards, badged escorts) - Utility locating and excavation services - Dust control and site maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - EMASMAX blocks are owner-procured; contractor must coordinate with Runway Safe for delivery and installation logistics - Strict compliance with Buy American laws, equal employment opportunity, and safety regulations - Coordination with airport operations, including runway/taxiway closures and safety monitoring - Performance and payment bonds, insurance, and a 5% bid bond required - All work must adhere to federal and state regulations, with required certifications and forms - Place of Performance: - Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA (primary construction site) - Massachusetts Port Authority, East Boston, MA (government office) - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $1,535,000

Description

This solicitation is for the installation of the Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) at Runway 5 End at Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts. The project includes pavement milling, asphalt paving, pavement markings, crack repair, installation of EMASMAX blocks, and related site work such as soil reuse, drainage, and lighting. The work requires coordination with airport operations and compliance with federal and state regulations including Buy American laws and equal employment opportunity requirements. Bidders must submit a bid bond and comply with safety and insurance requirements.

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