New Passenger Boarding Bridge

The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking bids for the construction of a new passenger boarding bridge at Columbia Regional Airport. The project includes the procurement, construction, installation, and testing of a new passenger boarding bridge, as well as the installation of pre-conditioned air units, ground power units, and potable water cabinets. The successful bidder will be required to furnish separate performance and payment bonds each in the amount equal to 100% of the contract price at the time of contract execution. The project is expected to be completed within 105 calendar days. The key aspects of the job include: • Passenger Boarding Bridge Foundation: Procure, construct, install, and test a new foundation for the passenger boarding bridge. • Passenger Boarding Bridge: Procure, construct, install, startup, and commission a new passenger boarding bridge. • Pre-Conditioned Air Unit: Procure, construct, install, startup, and commission a new pre-conditioned air unit. • Ground Power Unit: Procure, construct, install, startup, and commission a new ground power unit. • Aircraft Potable Water Cabinet: Procure, construct, install, startup, and commission a new aircraft potable water cabinet. • Training and Closeout Documentation: Provide training and closeout documentation for the new passenger boarding bridge and associated equipment. The City of Columbia encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation, regardless of business size or ownership. The project is subject to various federal provisions, including the Buy American Preference and the Davis-Bacon Act. • The project requires compliance with the Buy American Preference, which means that the bidder must certify that they intend to comply with the Buy American preferences established under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 50101. • The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires that the bidder pay prevailing wages for each classification and type of worker as established by the United States Department of Labor or the State of Missouri, whichever is higher. The bidder must also provide a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid price and must agree to execute the contract within 30 days of the notice of award. The City of Columbia reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any minor informality in any bid or solicitation procedure.