Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #13251
Runway 17-35 Rehabilitation and Airfield Improvements at Gillespie Field Airport
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
13251
NAICS
237310, 237990
This opportunity involves the rehabilitation of Runway 17-35 at Gillespie Field Airport in El Cajon, CA, managed by the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting - Project Scope: - Mill and overlay of Runway 17-35 and associated taxiways - Construction of two new entrance taxiways and a Vehicle Service Road (VSR) - Rehabilitation of existing taxiways with variable depth milling - Installation of reinforced concrete pipes (24-inch, 18-inch, 15-inch, 12-inch) and cast-in-place box culverts - Drainage improvements, including catch basins and modular wetland systems - Airfield lighting adjustment and replacement - Hydroseeding, topsoil, and erosion control measures - Geotechnical evaluation and earthwork - Products/Materials Requested: - Asphalt paving (mill and overlay) - Reinforced concrete pipes (various sizes) - Geogrid and subbase materials - Crushed aggregate base course (6,830 tons) - Emulsified asphalt tack coat (5,900 gallons) - Marking (39,500 SF) - Airfield lighting fixtures and electrical cable - Erosion control products (fiber rolls, silt fence, inlet protection, etc.) - Services Requested: - Site grading, excavation, and earthwork - Drainage system installation and stormwater management - Construction phasing and airport operations coordination - Quality control, environmental compliance, and geotechnical evaluation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with FAA and California Air Resources Board regulations - Contractor prequalification required - Coordination with ongoing airport operations and safety protocols - Phased construction with both day and night work - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation documents.
Description
This solicitation is for the rehabilitation of Runway 17-35 at Gillespie Field Airport in El Cajon, California. The project includes mill and overlay asphalt paving with minor grade corrections to comply with current design standards while maintaining the runway's current configuration. The scope also involves adjustment of airfield lights, construction of two new entrance taxiways, and rehabilitation of remaining taxiways with variable depth milling. The project is divided into a base bid and an additive alternate, with detailed plans, geotechnical evaluation, and drainage reports provided to bidders. The contract duration is 188 calendar days with specific work hours and coordination requirements with airport operations.