# Indianapolis Airport Authority PlanetBids #I-27-015

Engineering and Design Services for Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement at Indianapolis International Airport

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** I-27-015
**NAICS:** 541330

Indianapolis Airport Authority is seeking qualified firms to provide professional engineering and design services for the replacement of passenger boarding bridges at Indianapolis International Airport.
- Government Buyer:
  - Indianapolis Airport Authority, 4800-Planning and Development division
- Scope of Work:
  - Comprehensive mechanical and operational assessment of 39 passenger boarding bridges
  - Includes bridge and ancillary equipment evaluation, operational inspections, review of maintenance records and budgets, assessment of stored inventory, and electrical infrastructure review
  - Deliverables: detailed assessment report, equipment life cycle matrix, cost and budgetary estimates for a multi-year replacement program, prioritized replacement schedule, and procurement alternatives recommendations
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Professional engineering and design services for assessment and replacement planning
  - Technical assessment and planning for 39 passenger boarding bridges
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Strict insurance coverage levels required
  - Adherence to a 'cone of silence' during procurement
  - Encouragement of community business participation
  - Electronic submission of SOQs via PlanetBids portal
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation
- Opportunity is open to all qualified firms

### Description

The Indianapolis Airport Authority is seeking professional engineering and design services for the replacement of passenger boarding bridges at Indianapolis International Airport. The project involves a mechanical and operational assessment of 39 existing passenger boarding bridges to evaluate their condition and serviceability. Deliverables include a detailed assessment report, equipment life cycle matrix, cost estimates, and a prioritized replacement schedule. The contract is expected to be awarded in the first quarter of 2027, with bids due by October 30, 2026.

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