Opportunity
Johnson County Ionwave #2026-033 Addendum 2
Runway 18/36 Reconstruction and Airfield Electrical Upgrades at New Century AirCenter (IXD)
Posted
June 08, 2026
Respond By
July 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-033 Addendum 2
NAICS
237310, 237990
This opportunity involves the Johnson County Airport Commission's solicitation for the comprehensive reconstruction of Runway 18/36 at New Century AirCenter (IXD) in Kansas. - Government Buyer: - Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC), New Century AirCenter (IXD), Purchasing Division - Scope of Work: - Full runway reconstruction, including site preparation, excavation (approx. 122,210 cubic yards), and off-site borrow (8,052 cubic yards) - Installation of aggregate base course (approx. 158,500 square yards), 15" Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement (147,000 square yards), and asphalt surface treatments - Pavement marking (177,200 square feet), runway grooving, and drainage improvements (storm sewers, underdrains, manholes) - Extensive electrical work: over 113,200 linear feet of cabling, new FAA-certified airport lighting (e.g., L-861T, L-862, L-862E, L-850C, L-804), signage (L-858 guidance signs), and NAVAID systems (PAPI, REIL, MALSR) - Landscaping (100 acres of seeding and mulching) - Additive Alternates: - Construction of a new run-up apron for Runway 36 - Rehabilitation of Taxiway L lighting and signage - Seal coating of Taxiways A and F - Key Products and Quantities: - Soil stabilization fabric (158,500 SY), various aggregate base courses, multiple sizes of RCP pipes, LED wind cone, numerous types of underground cables, and a wide range of FAA lighting/signage fixtures - Notable Requirements: - All airfield lighting and electrical systems must be FAA-certified and comply with FAA and NEC standards - Buy American certification required for all manufactured products - Davis-Bacon wage rates apply; 5% bid bond required - Strict operational safety, security, and phasing to minimize airport disruption, including a critical 9-day intersection closure - Good faith effort documentation for DBE participation (0% goal) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named, but all airfield lighting, signage, and NAVAID equipment must be FAA-certified (typical OEMs include ADB SAFEGATE, Eaton/Crouse-Hinds, Honeywell, and Siemens) - Potential Competitors: - Major airfield lighting and electrical system manufacturers and integrators - Unique Aspects: - Project requires compliance with multiple FAA standards (e.g., FAA-STD-019G, FAA-C-1217H, FAA-C-1391F) - Includes both civil and specialized airfield electrical/NAVAID work - Large-scale, multi-phase construction with significant safety and operational constraints
Description
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for the reconstruction of Runway 18/36 at the Johnson County New Century AirCenter (IXD). The scope includes site preparation with excavation and off-site borrow, installation of aggregate base course and PCC pavement, pavement marking, drainage improvements, electrical cabling, new signage, and landscaping. Alternative work includes constructing a new run-up apron for Runway 36, rehabilitating Taxiway L lighting and signage, and seal coating Taxiway A and F. Bids must be submitted electronically via IonWave by July 14, 2026, with a non-mandatory hybrid pre-bid conference held on June 17, 2026.