Taxiway F/G Reconstruction and Lighting Replacement

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Mar 31, 2026
Due:	Apr 23, 2026
Agency:	Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	62 - Lighting Fixtures and Lamps Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	BID 2618
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REQUEST FOR BID

TAXIWAY F & G RECONSTRUCTION

(NORTH OF TAXIWAY V, 1,950’ X 35); TAXIWAY F & G

AIRFIELD LIGHTING REPLACEMENT

Bid Number: 2618

DUE DATE: April 23, 2026

DUE TIME: 2:00 pm (local)

INTRODUCTION

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is requesting bids for the Taxiway F & G Reconstruction

(North Of Taxiway V, 1,950’ X 35); Taxiway F & G Airfield Lighting Replacement project. The proposed project generally

includes removal of existing concrete and base material, updating of pavement geometry, and drainage and grading

improvements.

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the second busiest airport in Michigan, serving business and leisure travelers

with nonstop and connecting flights on six airlines. The Ford Airport is managed and operated by the Gerald R. Ford

International Airport Authority.

This solicitation will be publicly opened at the Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority, located on the second floor

of the Gerald R Ford International Airport Terminal Building at 5500 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512. All submissions

will be sealed until the date and time specified, at which time they will be opened and read aloud.

SOLICITATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE

ACTIVITY

BID Issue Date

Pre-Bid Conference

Site Visit

Question Deadline

Submission Due Date

Contract Start Date

DATE

March 31, 2026

April 14, 2026 at 1pm - 2pm

April 14, 2026 at 2pm

April 17, 2026 at 5pm

April 23, 2026 at 2 pm

Spring 2027

GFIAA reserves the right to modify the deadline set forth in the above table in its sole discretion. Any such modifications

will be stated in an addendum.

VOLUNTARY HYBRID (IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL) PRE-BID CONFERENCE

Conference Date

Conference Time (local)

Conference Technology

April 14, 2026

1:00PM – 2:00PM

Microsoft Teams meeting

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25529273072682?p=sQ2dyv

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Meeting ID: 255 292 730 726 82

Passcode: Fh6fD3kg

A voluntary pre-submission conference is scheduled for this request. Equal opportunity will be provided for all

Respondents to ask questions.

Attendees should arrive a minimum of five (5) minutes before the scheduled date and time. Attendees will not be

allowed to sign in after the conference has commenced.

Attendees requiring special services are asked to provide their requirements to the GFIAA at least forty-eight

(48) hours in advance to allow for accommodations.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents (consisting of the Advertisement, the Proposal, the Contract Form, and the Specifications) and

the Contract Drawings may be obtained only from Microsoft One Drive. A link can be obtained by contacting Laurie

Carpenter of C&S Engineers, Inc. at lcarpenter@cscos.com where the Contractor’s name, contact name, address,

telephone number, and email address will be recorded on the plan holders list. Submitted proposals that were not

recorded on the plan holders list shall be considered non-responsive.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted in writing to purchasing@grr.org and to Laurie Carpenter of

C&S Engineers, Inc. at lcarpenter@cscos.com prior to 5 p.m. on Friday April 17, 2026.

GFIAA reserves the right to publish and respond to an inquiry, respond directly to the inquirer without publishing or not

respond to the inquiry at its sole discretion.

It is the firm’s responsibility to become familiar with and fully informed regarding the terms, conditions, and

specifications of this solicitation. Lack of understanding or misinterpretation of any portions of this solicitation shall

not be cause for withdrawal after opening or for subsequent protest of award.

Addendums will only be published by the GFIAA Purchasing Department and available for review at www.flyford.org.

CONSTRUCTION

All work is to be done in a first-class workmanlike manner. All debris (packing materials, replaced materials, etc.) are to

be cleaned up and removed by the workers.

The successful Respondent is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses so the completed work

complies with all applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws. The cost of such permits and licenses is

understood to be a part of the bid price. Any fines, fees, or other costs taxed or charged to Kent County because of the

successful bidder's violation(s) of any laws, standards, etc. will be paid by the successful bidder.

Dimensions furnished are for general reference only. Respondents must take their own measurements as necessary for

preparing their response.

All materials are to be new, not refurbished, and free from corrosion, scratches, or other such defects which present

other than a new appearance.

REQUEST FOR BID SUBMISSION

Responses may be delivered physically or electronically. To be considered, complete submissions must be received prior

to the due date and time specified (local time).

• Hard copy responses can be mailed or otherwise delivered to the address below.

Submission address:

Attn: Tom Cizauskas, Purchasing Manager

Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority

5500 44th St SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

• Electronic responses can be securely uploaded as a single pdf document to:

https://www.dropbox.com/request/c134A8saKWUU2gU1pLUh

• A virtual bid opening conference will be held:

Bid Opening

Conference Time (local)

Conference Technology

April 23, 2026

2:00PM – 2:15PM

Microsoft Teams meeting

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29192149611773?p=BfJzLfau

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Meeting ID: 291 921 496 117 73

Passcode: Nm7k9P4j

Electronic submissions shall be named with a form or portion of the firm’s name as part of the document name.

The firm certifies the response submitted has not been made or prepared in collusion with any other respondent and

the prices, terms or conditions thereof have not been communicated by or on behalf of the respondent to any other

respondent prior to the official opening of this request. This certification may be treated for all purposes as if it were a

sworn statement made under oath, subject to the penalties for perjury. Moreover, it is made subject to the provisions

of 18 U.S.C. Section 1001, relating to the making of false statements.

Submissions may be withdrawn by written request only if the request is received on or before the opening date and

time.

Provide a minimum of three (3) relevant references, preferably for projects of similar scope and complexity. Include the

names of the projects, location, completion date, project cost, and specific challenges; identify project team members

and references for each project including telephone numbers and email addresses.

Submissions not meeting these criterions may be deemed non-responsive.

GFIAA is not liable for any costs incurred by any prospective firm prior to the awarding of a contract, including

any costs incurred in addressing this solicitation.

BONDS

Contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount at least equal to 100% of the

Contract Price, as security for the faithful performance and payment of all of Contractor’s obligations under the

Contract. These bonds shall remain in effect until one year after the date when final payment becomes due.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GFIAA reserves the right to require that its standard terms and conditions apply to any actual order placed in

response to a firm’s submission. No attempt to modify GFIAA's Standard Terms and Conditions shall be binding,

absent agreement on such modification in writing and signed by GFIAA.

No payment shall be made to the Respondent for any extra material or services, or of any greater amount of money

than stipulated to be paid in the contract, unless changes in or additions to the contract requiring additional outlay by

the Respondent shall first have been expressly authorized and ordered in writing by contract amendment or

otherwise furnished by the GFIAA.

The intent of these specifications is to solicit a properly designed and all-inclusive response. Any requirements not in

the specifications, but which are needed for such a response, are to be included in the submission.

The Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority, 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) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will

affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business

enterprises and airport concession disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to

submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national

origin in consideration for an award.

The Respondent shall not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure,

terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of

race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disability that is unrelated to the

individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.

The Respondent shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and

regulations at all times during the completion of any contract with the GFIAA.

The terms of this request shall be interpreted, construed and enforced pursuant to the laws of the State of Michigan,

and the Parties irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts presiding in Michigan.

The GFIAA is tax-exempt and a regional airport authority organized under 2015 P.A. 95, being MCL 259.137 et. seq.

Vendor Representation and Warranty Regarding Federal Excluded Parties List: The Respondent acknowledges that the

GFIAA may be receiving funds from or through the Federal Government; such funds may not be used to pay any

Respondent on the Federal Excluded Parties List (EPLS). The Respondent represents and warrants to the GFIAA that it is

not on the Federal EPLS. If the Respondent is in non-compliance at any time during execution or term of this

agreement (including any extensions thereof), the Respondent shall be in breach and the GFIAA shall be entitled to all

remedies available to it at law or equity, specifically including but not limited to recovery of all moneys paid to the

Respondent, all consequential damages (including the loss of grant funding or the requirement that grant funding be

returned), and attorney fees (including the costs of in-house counsel) sustained as a result of the Respondent's non-

compliance with this warranty and representation.

Pursuant to the Michigan Iran Economic Sanctions Act, 2012 P.A. 517, by submitting a bid, proposal or response,

Respondent certifies, under civil penalty for false certification, that it is fully eligible to do so under law and that it is

not an “Iran linked business,” as that term is defined in the Act.

Insurance requirements are posted on the Documents and Forms page of the GFIAA website within the Purchasing

Terms and Conditions document.

Termination For Cause: Should the firm fail to perform the Work as required by and in accordance with the schedule

or time requirements, or otherwise violate any of the terms set forth in the Solicitation Request, it shall constitute

breach of the Contract. Other than in force majeure situations, Respondent shall have five (5) calendar days to cure a

breach of the Contract (the “Cure Period”) following issuance of GFIAA written notice. Failure to cure a breach of the

Contract within said Cure Period shall allow the GFIAA to, without further notice to the Respondent, declare the

Contract terminated and proceed with the replacement of the Respondent and the GFIAA shall be entitled to all

remedies available to it at law or in equity including a claim against any required payment/performance bonds.

Termination Without Cause: Notwithstanding any other provision, at any time and without cause, GFIAA shall have

the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate the contract by giving sixty (60) days written notice.

Although it is the intent to contract with one provider, the GFIAA reserves the right to contract with alternate sources

if the Respondent is unable or unwilling to service its obligation, or it is deemed by GFIAA to be in its best interest to

use alternate sources.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

solicitation number	name	due date	documents	submission Link
BID 2618	Taxiway F/G Reconstruction and Lighting Replacement	April 23, 2026	Bid Advertisement

Taxiway F/G Reconstruction and Lighting Replacement

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