Summary of Specifications:
INTRODUCTION: Through this Request for Bids (RFB), the Airport Authority hereby invites general contractors, construction managers and other businesses that meet the minimum qualifications set forth herein to submit a bid for the Reconstruction of Runway 5R/23L, Phase 2 (Project) at Willow Run Airport (YIP). This Project is anticipated to be funded in part by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW: Runway 5R/23L is the primary runway (7,543 ft.) at YIP, with an instrument landing system (ILS) at both runway ends. Since the runway’s original construction in the early 1940s, it has been overlaid with hot-mix asphalt on two occasions—once around 1960 and again around 1978. A recent pavement management study at YIP concluded that the Runway 5R-23L pavement had a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) showing that reconstruction was warranted. In addition, transverse grading within the runway safety area (RSA) along the runway does not meet FAA design criteria. In fact, in some areas the turf along the edge of the runway is higher than the pavement, which restricts the drainage of the runway. Finally, the lighting system for the runway is more than 20 years old and has become costly to maintain. Runway 5R/23L is scheduled to be fully reconstructed in phases over multiple years. Phase 1 reconstruction was bid in 2012 and is currently under contract. Phase 1 includes the reconstruction of approximately 2893 feet of the northern portion of Runway 5R/23L. The majority of Phase 1 reconstruction will occur during the 2013 construction season.
This project consists of the Phase 2 reconstruction of Runway 5R/23L and includes approximately 4650 feet of the central and southern portion of the runway, tree clearing in the approaches to Runway 5R/23L and the removal of Runway 14/32. The scope of this project includes: the removal and replacement of runway pavement and base material; relocation of existing runway edge light fixtures and installation of new base cans, conduits, cable and transformers; improvements to the grading of the Runway and adjacent RSA to bring the surfaces into compliance with FAA standards; drainage improvements including installation of storm sewer and runway underdrain system and pavement markings. It is intended that the full length of Runways 5R/23L be re-opened for use in November of each construction season.
