This project consists of structural repairs for the existing T-Hangars at Bowman Field. Repairs include steel column base replacement, steel column painting and bi-fold door steel repairs. Each sealed Bid shall be accompanied by an irrevocable Bank Letter of Credit, or satisfactory Bid Bond (see Attachment #8) with good corporate surety, in a sum not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate amount of the Bid, payable without condition to the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, to guarantee that if the Bidder's offer results in an Award, the Bidder will furnish all required bonds, insurance certificate(s) and insurance policy(ies) within ten (10) Calendar Days after the Notice of Award is given, and enter into the Contract within thirty (30) Calendar Days after the Notice of Award is given. The bidder/proposer shall make good faith efforts, as defined in Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, Regulations of the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, to subcontract 12.4 (12.4%) percent of the dollar value of the prime contract to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (DBE). In the event that the bidder for this solicitation qualifies as a DBE, the contract goal shall be deemed to have been met. Individuals who are rebuttably presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged include women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, and Asian-Indian Americans. Individuals who are not presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged, and individuals concerning whom the presumption of disadvantage has been rebutted, have the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that they are socially and economically disadvantaged. The apparent successful competitor will be required to submit information concerning the DBEs that will participate in the contract. The information will include: (1) the name and address of each DBE; (2) a description of work to be performed by each named firm; (3) the dollar value of work of the contract; (4) written confirmation of the bidder's commitment to use a DBE subcontractor whose participation it submits to meet a contract goal; (5) written confirmation from the DBE that it is participating in the contract as provided in the prime contractor's commitment; and (6) if the contract goal is not met, evidence of good faith efforts as provided in 49 C.F.R Part 26. Award of the contract will be conditioned on meeting these requirements. A certified DBE is one that is certified by the Kentucky Department of Transportation. Any questions from the prospective Bidders will be accepted in writing until noon, Thursday, October 12, 2023. After this date no questions will be answered. Questions submitted should be directed to Kyle Hartlage at Engineering@flylouisville.com Pre-Bid Meeting - All prospective Bidders are invited and encouraged to attend this conference. The Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in any Bid or Bid Guaranty, to reject any and all Bids and to negotiate with any Bidder to such extent as may be necessary.