Bid guide
How to bid on the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Runway and Taxiway Extension Project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is seeking industry feedback for a potential design and construction project at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in New York. This project involves extending Runway 10-28 and Taxiway A4, and a portion of Runway 6-24. The work will include new airfield lighting, a creek culvert, and a jet blast deflector, covering approximately 780,000 square feet of new pavement.
The estimated value of this project is $50 million. This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a solicitation for proposals. The government is exploring a two-phase Construction Management at Risk (CM@Risk) approach using Other Transaction Authority.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This RFI was published on September 10, 2026. Responses are due by September 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This deadline is for submitting your feedback and information to the agency.
Since this is an RFI, no contract will be awarded based on these submissions. The government will use the information gathered to refine its acquisition strategy for a future formal solicitation. Submitting a response does not affect your ability to bid on any future solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with expertise in large-scale airfield pavement projects, particularly those involving runway and taxiway extensions, airfield lighting, and complex civil engineering challenges. The NAICS code provided for market research is 237310, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million.
Firms with experience in projects involving geotechnical constraints, sensitive environmental conditions (wetlands, protected species), operational constraints within active airfields, and strict security requirements will find this particularly relevant. Experience with Construction Management at Risk (CM@Risk) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) projects would also be beneficial.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the RFI details and prepare your response, you need to view the original source on the portal. Click “View original source” to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid. Follow the instructions within the RFI document for submitting your feedback and information.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI, focus on providing clear, concise, and relevant information that addresses the agency's specific questions or areas of interest. Highlight your firm's capabilities and experience that directly relate to the project's scope and identified challenges, such as working with shallow bedrock, high groundwater, or within active airfield environments.
If you have experience with CM@Risk or Other Transaction Authority projects, emphasize this in your response. Detail your firm's approach to stakeholder coordination, quality control for airfield pavement, and managing projects with strict security and operational constraints. Providing specific examples of past successes in similar complex environments can strengthen your response.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.