Construction of New Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - Grand Forks, ND
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for the construction of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base Building at the Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, ND. This is an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price, one-job lump sum contract with an estimated value between $60,000,000.00 and $70,000,000.00. Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Proposals are due by March 02, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for the complete construction of a new ATCT and Base Building, adhering to all provided specifications, drawings, and contract clauses. This includes furnishing all necessary materials, labor, supervision, and equipment. The period of performance is 730 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Lump Sum
- Estimated Value: $60,000,000.00 to $70,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 730 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a $45.0 Million small business size standard.
- Small Business Subcontracting Goals: Specific goals are outlined in Attachment J-6, including 43.02% for Small Business, 5.00% for Small Disadvantaged Business, 5.00% for Women-Owned Small Business, and 5.00% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Deadline: March 02, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time
- Submission Method: Email proposals to Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov
- Questions Deadline: February 06, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time, via email to Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Past performance will be assessed using the J-5 Past Performance Questionnaire.
- Required Documents: Bidders must use the J-4 Price Proposal Spreadsheet for detailed cost breakdowns, which includes a $325,000 allowance for furnishings. Compliance with prevailing wage rates (J-3 Wage Determination) is mandatory.
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award. The FAA is tax-exempt. Offerors must provide a minimum of 90 calendar days for contract acceptance. Large attachments (J-1 SOW, J-2 Specifications, J-2a Drawings) are available upon email request to Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov. A pre-offer site visit was held on January 27, 2026, and a sign-in sheet is available (GFK Site Visit Sign-In Sheet.pdf).