Bid guide
How to bid on Portland International Airport runway work for the Port of Portland
What the Port of Portland is buying
The Port of Portland’s Engineering Department is seeking a contractor to rehabilitate Portland International Airport’s North Runway and nearby taxiways. The work includes asphalt pavement rehabilitation, lighting and navigation aid upgrades, drainage, signage, markings, and construction of a new Taxiway A4.
This is a construction IFB for a broad airport pavement and infrastructure project. The estimated value will be provided after bids are due, not before.
Key dates and the bid deadline
The solicitation was published October 15, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Bids are due November 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; do not wait until the last minute to complete the portal steps.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit construction firms experienced with airport runway and taxiway pavement work, including asphalt paving and related airfield improvements. The listed work also involves electrical systems, navigation aids, drainage, signage, markings, grading, and seeding.
Check the project manual for license requirements before deciding whether to bid.
How to access and submit the bid
Use the solicitation listing on PlanetBids to review the scope, dates, and document list. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the Port of Portland. Submit your bid through the portal by the stated deadline.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the project documents carefully and use them to confirm the exact work, license requirements, and submission instructions. Review addenda as they are issued and account for any changes in your bid.
Build your pricing and schedule around the listed work, including runway and taxiway pavement, lighting and navigation aid upgrades, drainage, and the new Taxiway A4. Check that your response addresses every required item and is submitted successfully before the deadline.
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 Port of Portland; the original posting controls.