Johnson County Ionwave #2026-053

Construction of a replacement air traffic control tower and cab at New Century AirCenter

The Johnson County Airport Commission is seeking a contractor to build a replacement air traffic control tower and cab at New Century AirCenter in Kansas. - Buyer: Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC), Johnson County Financial Management & Administration, Purchasing Division. - Project: IFB 2026-053, Package 1. Lump-sum construction of the tower and cab, associated sitework inside and outside the Airport Operations Area (AOA), utilities, and building systems. - Scope and bid items: General conditions, permitting, bonds, mobilization, non-AOA and AOA sitework, tower substructure and superstructure, interiors, systems and services, and cab. Mobilization is capped at 5% of total project cost. - Named OEMs: Amana, Daikin, Goulds, Bradford White, Eemax, Greenheck, Condair, Indeeco, QMark, Casablanca, and Cooler Guys. Equipment includes heat pumps, ductless HVAC systems and condensing units, pumps, water heaters, fans, humidification equipment, and cabinet fans. See line items for quantities and model numbers. - Notable requirements: FAA/AIP funding contingency and Buy American compliance; Davis-Bacon wages; project DBE goal of 0.0% with required DBE process documentation; a 5% bid bond; airport construction safety and phasing controls; and a three-year correction period and warranty bond. The cab steel/roof assembly must have a one-hour fire-resistance rating, with stairwell pressurization, smoke removal, and lightning protection. - Schedule: Begin work within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed; substantial completion is required within 500 calendar days after Contract Times commence. A three-year correction period follows Substantial Completion. - Other named organizations: Burns & McDonnell is identified on the project drawings and manual. IonWave is named as the electronic bid-submission platform in the initial release summary.

Description

Johnson County Airport Commission is soliciting sealed bids for Package 1 construction of an air traffic control tower and cab at New Century AirCenter, including associated sitework. The work includes materials, labor, equipment, permits, supervision, and incidentals, with lump-sum bid items covering general conditions, permitting, bonds, mobilization, sitework, tower structure and interiors, systems and services, and the cab. Bids must be submitted electronically through IonWave by December 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT; required submissions include a 5% bid bond, DBE forms, Buy American certification, and qualifications. The award is subject to DBE good-faith effort requirements, Buy American preferences, and Davis-Bacon wage provisions.

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