How to bid on Shuttle Craft Hardscape Repairs for the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

What the Center is buying

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is seeking proposals for additional repairs to the concrete hardscape beneath the Pathfinder shuttle. The work includes demolishing and hauling away about 5,484 square feet of existing concrete, installing wire mesh and four underground enclosure assemblies, and placing and finishing about 102 cubic yards of new concrete.

The specifications also call for protecting the shuttle supports during demolition and concrete placement, using expansion joint fillers between slabs of differing types, and adding control joints as needed.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 27, 2026. Proposals are due November 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Submit through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission instructions in the notice, before the deadline. Check the listing for addenda and any updated instructions before sending your response.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to construction firms able to handle concrete demolition and removal, reinforced concrete placement, and installation of underground enclosures. Firms should be prepared to work carefully around the shuttle supports.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free vendor account to view the full notice, project documents, and addenda.

Potential bidders may request the drawings and additional specifications by email. They may also examine the documents at the Director of Procurement’s office at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, Alabama 35805. Submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs.

Prepare a clear, competitive proposal

Review the drawings, specifications, and any addenda before pricing the work. Make sure your proposal addresses demolition and hauling, wire mesh, the four enclosures, concrete placement and finishing, joints, and protection of the shuttle supports.

Check that your quantities, assumptions, schedule, and price are consistent with the solicitation. Follow the notice’s submission instructions closely and leave time to complete the electronic submission before the deadline.