How to bid on Runway 19L, 28L & 28R Timber Trestle Improvements for San Francisco Airport

What San Francisco Airport is buying

San Francisco International Airport is looking for a contractor to make improvements to the timber trestles located at Runways 19L, 28L, and 28R. This is a design-bid-build project funded locally. The airport requires a contractor with a specific California license and mandates participation by local business enterprises.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on July 29, 2026. Bids must be submitted through the Airport's e-Procurement portal by September 09, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Original Bid Forms and Bid security must also be postmarked by September 09, 2026, and mailed to the Contract Administrator.

A virtual pre-bid meeting is recommended but not mandatory. The bid opening will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams video conferencing.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms holding a California Class “Contractor License Requirements” license. The project also requires a specific percentage of Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting, making it important for firms to either be an LBE or partner with LBEs.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, go to the original source on OpenGov Procurement. You may need to wait a moment for a security check to complete. Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Addenda notices will be sent through OpenGov.

Completed bids and required documents must be uploaded in Portable Document Format (PDF) to the e-Procurement portal by the deadline. Original Bid Forms and Bid security must be sent by U.S. Mail, postmarked by the bid submission date, to the Contract Administrator at San Francisco International Airport, P.O. Box 8097, San Francisco, CA 94128.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all instructions to bidders, especially Document 00 21 13, for detailed requirements on bid preparation. Ensure your firm meets the California contractor license requirements at the time of bid submission. Pay close attention to the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting requirement and plan how you will meet it, either as an LBE or through partnerships.

Participate in the virtual pre-bid meeting if possible, even though it's not mandatory, to gain a better understanding of the project and ask any clarifying questions. Double-check that all required documents are in PDF format for electronic submission and that original physical documents are mailed and postmarked by the deadline. Confirm your understanding of the contract time and any liquidated damages by reviewing Document 00 54 39.