Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in South Bend, Indiana. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; transportation facility; and transportation facility.

Question Deadline 12/09/2025 A bidder that has doubt as to the true meaning of a project requirement may submit to the Owners Engineer a written request for interpretation no later than 2 days prior to bid opening. Work for which proposals are to be received is for the Front Drive FAA Commercial Travel Lanes Project which will add commercial vehicle lanes to the main terminal building, provide for improved ADA compliant sidewalks and curbs, landscape greenspace, seeding and erosion control, and necessary incidentals to complete the work as detailed on the Contract Drawings and specified in the Contract Documents titled "Front Drive Commercial Travel Lanes". The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work. https://govmarketnews.com/americas-airports-race-to-expand-under-building-boom/ America's airports continue to experience one of the busiest building cycles in decades. This is an area of activity that should not be ignored. Construction cranes are rising over terminals, runways are being resurfaced, and new security technology is rolling out to handle record crowds. Passenger traffic is hitting historic highs--TSA screened more than three million travelers in a single day this summer--and airports are racing to add gates, streamline checkpoints, and modernize aging facilities. Behind the activity is a mix of federal investment and local urgency. Washington has been pushing out hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to fund nearly 300 airports at a time, and the funding is not just for the big airport hubs. Airports are economic lifelines for cities and counties, so local leaders work hard to keep their airports efficient, attractive, welcoming, and safe. While the mega-hub terminals grab headlines, small and mid-sized airports are also receiving significant attention currently. Companies that contract with governmental entities should not overlook smaller or regional airports. They are also receiving funding and launching new initiatives. The upcoming projects outlined are similar to hundreds of other upcoming projects that are currently in early design phases at airports throughout the country. In Colorado, officials at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport have announced plans to construct a new passenger terminal. The new facility will replace the current terminal, which is outdated and in need of significant upgrades. A $575 million project will deliver the new terminal along with many other new enhancements, such as baggage moving systems, passenger screening areas, and new gate systems. The terminal effort will be supported by a phased airfield and roadway initiative and when completed, these two efforts will enable passengers to move through security check stations, increase accessibility, and provide additional passenger amenities. Currently in the design stage, construction services are planned to begin in 2027. City leaders in Cleveland, Ohio are advancing plans to expand Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and provide other upgrades to the entire area at a combined cost of approximately $1.6 billion. The project will include the construction of a new ground transportation center and a Regional Transit Authority Red Line station. The new ground transportation center will consolidate all public vehicles into a single hub to improve efficiency and reduce congestion. Key design features will include weather-protected pick-up and drop-off areas, designated lanes designed to streamline traffic flow, and digital signage. The project will also call for the construction of a new integrated pedestrian walkway that connects the parking garage to the expanded terminal. At the same time, the RTA Red Line Station will be renovated to replace aging infrastructure with modern, ADA-compliant features. The project will include covered connections between the garage and terminal walkway, upgraded lighting and new security equipment as well as a new station house with accompanying elevators and escalators. The project is currently in the design phase and city leaders have planned for a construction start in 2027. The South Bend International Airport in Indiana will soon undergo major upgrades to its ground transportation and regional connectivity. Viewed as a regional economic hub by South Bend community leaders, the airport will use this $112 million project to meet growing passenger demand. A rail station currently on the east side of the airport will be moved and rebuilt on the west side. That will require moving and rerouting the rail on a direct path out of the airport. This change will reduce travel time between South Bend and Chicago, making the airport a stronger option for travelers traveling to Chicago. When completed, the station will include an upgraded and more modern platform along with a revitalized airport waiting room. If a federal grant is approved this fall, construction could begin in late 2026. If it has not been obtained, the time for a construction launch will likely be delayed. City officials in Sacramento, California are working on a $41.3 billion expansion project for Sacramento International Airport. The airport's master plan includes the construction of a new ground transportation center. It will streamline access for public vehicles to Terminals A and B, enabling more efficient pick-ups and drop-offs. A new multilane roadway, complete with improved signage and traffic control systems, will ease congestion and guide traffic flow. Additional upgrades will modernize utility, drainage, sewage, water, and lighting systems. Meanwhile, Terminal B improvements focus on designating safer walkways connecting the parking garage and terminal. The project also provides dedicated staging zones for commercial vehicles, designated holding areas for rideshare vehicles, and a future rental car center. While designs are being finalized, project officials are announcing that construction solicitations will be released soon. The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) in Jackson County, Oregon is expanding due to rising passenger projections, which are expected to double over the next 20 years. County officials will oversee the first phase of projects which will include a major terminal expansion with a two-story concourse, six new jet bridges, and space for larger commercial aircraft. Later phases will upgrade baggage facilities, security screening, pre-screening, and ticketing. MFR's expansion project aligns with the county's master plan, which calls for the terminal to double in size to 144,000 square feet. The project carries an estimated cost of approximately $115 million. Design for Phase I began in August 2025. Construction is expected to start in 2027 under a construction manager at-risk (CMAR) model The most common projects being launched currently include airside safety, capacity building, and terminal expansions, replacements, and modernizations. Technology firms will find high demand for next-gen and self-service screening equipment and leading-edge technology related to terminal and air safety. Operational efficiency is top of mind for airport leaders because of rising operational costs, so equipment and technology related to emission reductions, energy redundancy power, and electric charging stations are also in very high demand. This trend will likely continue for many years. ------------------------------ Terminal Frontage Improvements In accordance with IC 5-23-5, Selection of Contractor by Request for Proposals the St. Joseph County Airport Authority invites all qualified parties to submit Proposals including a Statement of Qualifications to collaborate during the design development, construction drawing preparation, and construction to deliver the Terminal Frontage Improvement Project. The Terminal Frontage Improvement Project will rehabilitate the terminal drive, add commercial vehicle lanes, provide for improved ADA compliant sidewalks and curbs, landscape greenspace, elevate and cover ADA crosswalks, and cover the arrival and departure curbside drop off area with overhead canopies. The selection of a Developer or Developers will apply to this initial phase and future phases of the Terminal Frontage Improvements should they arise during the collaboration process, of this IC 5-23-3 Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Program. Additional details of the program are provided in the Guidance Document. The St. Joseph County Airport Authority will form a committee to review the proposals received. The criteria which will be utilized in evaluating proposals is as follows: Company Background & Qualifications (20 points)References (10 points)Technical Approach (30 points)Project Implementation to include Developer's Involvement, Project Management, and General Construction Subcontractor and Other Subcontractor Involvement (30 points)Financial Statement and Approach (10 points) Please respond to the following requests: Contact Owner's representative via email to obtain the Guidance Document that outlines additional pertinent project information. Identify at least three (3) similar projects you have constructed. Include names, telephone numbers and addresses to be used as reference relative to the listed projects. A proposed schedule for the project, including proposed collaboration dates, pre-closing services, start and complete construction, and to convey the structures to SJCAA or its assigns. A description of the project team including the project lead, management team and construction team. The pre-closing services collaboration scoping process may have a duration of two to three months. Please identify fees, services, advanced materials to be ordered, if any, that may be requested during this process. It should be understood that: The St. Joseph County Airport Authority does not require the offeror to submit a certified check or bid bond during the proposal process. Offerors will be required to provide a financial statement as evidence of financial responsibility with the proposal. All offerors will be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals. The St. Joseph County Airport Authority may request an interview with up to three Offerors after proposals have been received. The St. Joseph County Airport Authority may enter into discussions with the offerors for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of and responsiveness to the solicitation requirements. The St. Joseph County Airport Authority may refuse to disclose the contents of the Proposals during discussions with eligible offerors. Proposing firms shall not contact he St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board Members or any staff member regarding the project or RFP. All correspondence and questions for this RFP should be handled through the Owner's Representative. The Owner's Representative for this project is: John Lightner, Butler Fairman & Seufert / 330-807-0536 / jlightner@bfsengr.com The St. Joseph County Airport Authority reserves the right to enter into a Scoping Agreement with an offeror for preliminary design collaboration services prior to the St. Joseph County Airport Authority agreeing to move forward with the project. After the Scoping Period, the St. Joseph County Airport Authority shall either make a recommendation to award the public-private agreement to an offeror, engage another proposer, or shall terminate the request for proposals process. If a recommendation to award the public-private agreement is made to the St. Joseph County Airport Authority, the St. Joseph County Airport Authority will schedule a public hearing on the recommendation and publish notice of the public hearing at least seven days in advance and in accordance with Indiana Code A 5-3-1 and A 5-23-5-9.The St. Joseph County Airport Authority will follow all other procedures and regulations as written in Indiana Code A 5-23-5 et seq. which are not otherwise expressly written herein. The St. Joseph County Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals with or without cause, to waive technical errors and informalities, and to accept the submission that best serves the Owner.