Runway Repair, Moore Air Base, Edinburg, TX   3

Background
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking to undertake construction for airfield repairs at Moore Air Base, Edinburg, Texas.

Moore Air Base, originally built in 1941 and deactivated in 1961, was partially transferred to USDA in 1963. It operates under the USDA-APHIS-Plant Protection and Quarantine to control fruit flies along the southern border by rearing sterilized fruit flies and conducting aerial releases. The facility currently supports up to 10 flights daily without a control tower, operating under visual approach conditions.

Work Details
The project involves significant repairs to the airfield pavement which has not seen major improvements since its original construction. Specific tasks include: repairing spalling joints, addressing turf build-up along pavement edges that restrict drainage, replacing deteriorated joint sealant, and renewing faded pavement markings.

The scope of work includes design-build services for runway repairs on portions of runway 14/32, taxiway B, taxiway C, and taxiway D. The contractor will be responsible for all design tasks leading to the development of full construction documents from existing preliminary designs. Additional responsibilities include grading the edges of the runway to improve drainage, preparing updated cost estimates based on current parameters, and ensuring compliance with various USDA standards and environmental regulations.

Period of Performance
The contractor is expected to begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving the award and complete it within 180 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

Place of Performance
Moore Air Base, 22675 N. Moorefield Road, Edinburg, Texas 78541.