Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC) New Century AirCenter (IXD) Reconstruct Runway 1836 Project

Date Issued: 6/8/2026

INVITATION FOR BID

BID REQUEST NO. 2026-033

New Century AirCenter (IXD) Reconstruct Runway 18/36 Project

Johnson County Airport Commission

Sealed bids for Bid Request No. 2026-033 for the Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC) New Century AirCenter (IXD) Reconstruct Runway 18/36 Project shall be submitted electronically via IonWave at https://jocogov.ionwave.net until 2:00PM CT, July 7, 2026. At that time, all bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud via Zoom Video Conferencing at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85411295976?pwd=NEUWr2O2f2jfkbc8yJklYJaahJCGOp.1

Meeting ID: 854 1129 5976 / Passcode: 297998

If you have difficulty submitting a bid electronically, please contact the Purchasing Administrator for assistance. Submission of bids will not be allowed after the designated time. Bidders must be a registered supplier in IonWave in order to successfully submit a bid for this Project.

This bid includes the following Work:

All materials, labor, equipment, supervision, and incidentals necessary to reconstruct Runway 18/36 at the Johnson County New Century AirCenter (IXD). Work includes site preparation involving approximately 122,210 CY of excavation and 8,052 CY of off-site borrow; installation of approximately 158,500 SY combined aggregate base course and 147,000 SY of PCC pavement; 177,200 SF of pavement marking; and drainage improvements. The project also includes installation of approximately 113,200 LF combined electrical cabling, new signage, and 100 acres of seeding and mulching. Alternative work, if approved, will include: (1) constructing a new run-up apron for Runway 36 with installation of approximately 5,700 SY of aggregate base course, 5,600 SY of PCC pavement, 2,300 SF of pavement marking, and 1,700 LF combined electrical cabling; (2) rehabilitating Taxiway L lighting with approximately 9,210 combined electrical cabling and new signage; and (3) seal coat Taxiway A and F with installation of approximately 80,000 SY of asphalt surface treatment and 24,500 SF of pavement marking.

Copies of the plans and specifications are available through IonWave at:

https://jocogov.ionwave.net/SourcingEvents.aspx?SourceType=1 or can be viewed and purchased for a non-refundable fee online at https://projectbids.drexeltech.com/ in their eDistribution public jobs plan room. Additional assistance is available at distribution@drexeltech.com .

A Non-Mandatory Hybrid Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00AM CT on June 17, 2026, at the Johnson County New Century AirCenter Board Room located at 1 New Century Parkway, New Century, Kansas and via Zoom Video Conferencing at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89806400349?pwd=nJQT6gA59YlFoeVStrlhLkIVtnzFIK.1

Meeting ID: 898 0640 0349 / Passcode: 001829

Technical questions and requests for clarification shall be submitted electronically via IonWave no later than 5:00PM CT on June 25, 2026, to allow adequate time to issue an addendum, if needed.

Bid Submittal Requirements:

Bid Bond: Bidders shall submit with their bid a bid bond issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Kansas in the amount of five percent (5.0%) of the total amount of their bid. Said guarantee shall be made payable to the Johnson County Airport Commission.

DBE Requirements. The Owner’s award of this contract is conditioned upon Bidder satisfying the good faith effort requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR § 26.53. It is the policy of the County to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for the project has been established at 0.0%. Compliance with the DBE goal is a mandatory part of the bidding process.

Buy American Certificate. This contract is subject to the “Buy American Preferences” of the Aviation Safety and Capacity Act of 1990. Per Title 49 U.S.C. Section 50101, in which all materials that are or consists primarily of iron, steel, or manufactured goods and construction materials under an AIP assisted project must be produced in the United States unless the Federal Aviation Administration has granted a formal waiver. As a condition of bid responsiveness, Bidders must complete and submit as part of their response the enclosed Buy American certification. Bidder must indicate whether it intends to meet Buy America preferences by only installing steel and manufactured products produced with the United State of America; or if it intends to seek a permissible waiver to the Buy America requirements.

Statement of Qualifications. Bidders shall submit evidence of competence to perform the Work in the form provided in the Bidding Documents, or in a substantially similar form containing the same requested information.

Federal Provisions

This project is subject to, but not limited to, the following Federal provisions, statutes and regulations by reference, as more fully described in the Contract Documents:

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise – 49 CFR Part 26

Davis-Bacon Act, as amended – 29 CFR Part 5

Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion – 49 CFR Part 29

Foreign Trade Restriction – 49 CFR Part 30

Buy American Certificate – Aviation Safety and Capacity Act of 1990

Davis-Bacon Act, as amended – DOL Regulation 29 CFR Part 5: The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the current schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor.

No bid may be withdrawn within a period of ninety (90) days from the date of the bid opening.

The Board of County Commissioners of Johnson County, Kansas, and the Johnson County Airport Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR § 50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of the owner’s race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in consideration for an award.

Owner reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder for the Work covered by the Base Bid(s) and any approved alternate(s) and to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities in any bid submitted.

Megan Wasek, Senior Purchasing Administrator, Megan.wasek@jocogov.org (913) 715-0591