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ZAU Underground Utility Modernization - Aurora, IL

Solicitation: 697DCK-26-R-00095
Notice ID: a35c2cc8e98842d5823f747483262c66

Solicitation from FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION • TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: IL. Response deadline: Mar 31, 2026. Industry: NAICS 237110 • PSC Z1BC.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 237110 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 23.

12-month awarded value
$105,574,107
Sector total $37,281,242,776 • Share 0.3%
Live
Median
$339,525
P10–P90
$102,034$54,248,980
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.3%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+141%($43,639,679)
Deal sizing
$339,525 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Aurora, Illinois • 60506 United States
State: IL
Contracting office
Fort Worth, TX • 76177 USA

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
IL20260002 (Rev 3)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Illinois • Alexander, Champaign, Christian +38
Rate
tes Fringes Asbestos Workers/Insulator Includes the application, installation, and cleanup of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishings to all types of mechanical systems
Base $43.48Fringe $27.24
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanical systems
Base $55.02Fringe $35.75
+182 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 182 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
IL20260002 (Rev 3)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Illinois • Alexander, Champaign, Christian +38
Rate
tes Fringes Asbestos Workers/Insulator Includes the application, installation, and cleanup of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishings to all types of mechanical systems
Base $43.48Fringe $27.24
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanical systems
Base $55.02Fringe $35.75
Rate
Fire Stop Technician
Base $44.02Fringe $32.76
+181 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
IL20260066 (Rev 2)
Open WD
Published Jan 16, 2026Illinois • Gallatin, Hardin, Pope
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $30.79Fringe $21.69
Rate
Carpenter/Drywall Hanger (including Batt Insulator)
Base $31.30Fringe $18.90
Rate
ELECTRICIAN Work not to exceed 8-plex family housing units
Base $32.58Fringe $12.11
+8 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
IL20260051 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 16, 2026Illinois • Alexander
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $30.79Fringe $21.69
Rate
Carpenter/Drywall Hanger (including Batt Insulator)
Base $31.30Fringe $18.90
Rate
ELECTRICIAN Work not to exceed 8-plex family housing units
Base $32.58Fringe $12.11
+7 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
IL20260057 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 16, 2026Illinois • Monroe
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $35.73Fringe $49.28
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $40.95Fringe $34.95
Rate
PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (including HVAC)
Base $47.75Fringe $23.42
+4 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Name
Ryan Palsgrove
Email
richard.palsgrove@faa.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Subagency
697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Fort Worth, TX
76177 USA

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Description

Solicitation Amendment 0001 – Issued to formalize revised dates including - Updated Site Visit information, Questions Due date, and Proposal Due date.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Enroute Construction Group, AAQ540 is seeking qualified companies for the Underground Utility Modernization at the FAA Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), 619 W Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506.  All work to be completed in accordance with the attached specifications and drawings.

This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.

The NAICS code projected for this project is 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structure Construction with a size standard of $45 million.

The FAA contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract as a result of this solicitation.

Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the solicitation process.

In accordance with SIR Section L provision 3.2.2.3-14 entitled, "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals," any proposals received after the due time and date of 1500 hrs. CT, March 31, 2026, will not be considered.  In addition, if all requested information is not furnished in the offeror's proposal, the offeror's proposal may be determined to be non-responsive and ineligible for consideration for contract award.

Please read the entire solicitation for information regarding evaluation factors for award, site visit information, question due dates, and closing date of the solicitation.

Site Visit RSVP: March 5 at 1500 hrs. CT

Attending the site visit is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. If you would like to attend the site visit please send your name, number, and company being represented to Richard Palsgrove at Richard.L.Palsgrove@faa.gov no later than the Site Visit RSVP date and time above.

Site Visit Date: March 9 at 0900 hrs. CT
Questions Due: March 12 by 1500 hrs. CT
Answers Posted: TBD
Proposals Due: March 31 at 1500 hrs. CT

This SIR/RFQ is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind.  The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.  No individual notification of any amendments will be provided.  It is the Offeror’s responsibility to visit this website frequently for updates on this procurement.  Acquisition Management System (AMS) applies to FAA in place of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and various other provisions of Federal acquisition law.

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