Modernize Baggage Handling System - Terminal 2 East

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is seeking a qualified contractor to modernize the Terminal 2 East baggage‑handling system (BHS) at San Diego International Airport. The work includes demolition of abandoned conveyors, re‑configuration of sortation equipment, integration of new control‑system hardware, installation of a centralized UPS, and performance optimisation across both East and West BHS. The contract is a design‑build‑install‑commission‑and‑handover effort valued at approximately $19.8 M, with strict prevailing‑wage, DBE, and security requirements. Bids are to be submitted electronically via PlanetBids, with a 10 % bid bond and a 120‑day bid validity period. • Scope covers complete removal, re‑routing, electrical and control‑system upgrades, UPS installation, testing, commissioning, and O&M manual delivery. • Mandatory compliance with California prevailing‑wage rules, DIR registration, DBE participation, and Airport security badge requirements. • Project schedule targets substantial completion by Day 640 and final acceptance by Day 670 (≈ 1.8 years). • Pre‑bid conference (virtual) on March 9 2026, optional on‑site walk the same day; questions due by March 19 2026.