The City of Houston’s Houston Airport System contracted for the full rehabilitation of taxiways SA and SB at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The scope includes milling and overlay of existing asphalt, widening of shoulders, repair/replacement of damaged Portland‑cement‑concrete panels, drainage improvements, airfield lighting and signage upgrades, and pavement marking, all performed to FAA standards. The procurement was an Invitation‑to‑Bid (ITB) with a full and open competition, a 13 % DBE participation goal, Pay‑or‑Play compliance, and extensive bonding and insurance requirements. The contract is a unit‑price agreement with cash allowances for permits, clean‑air incentives, and duct‑bank relocation, and has a contract period of 298 calendar days from commencement. Posillico Civil, Inc. was the awardee, with a contract value of approximately $55 million.
• Scope: asphalt mill‑and‑overlay, concrete panel repair, drainage, lighting, and marking.
• Requirements: 13 % DBE goal, Pay‑or‑Play, performance/pay/maintenance bonds, 10 % security deposit, and compliance with FAA AC 150/5370‑10H.
• Schedule: bids due July 11 2024; award on Feb 5 2025; 298‑day performance period ending approx. Nov 30 2025.