19-3. Parking and Site Visit Instructions.pdf

This is a site visit instruction document issued by Broward County Aviation Department for a mandatory pre-bid meeting related to the replacement of 22 rooftop HVAC air handler units (RTUs) on Terminal 3 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM, with bids due July 29, 2026. Attendees must be pre-approved by the Broward County Aviation Department and will receive badges and parking vouchers. Participants should plan for approximately two hours at the site and are instructed to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Parking is available at the Palm Garage, with overflow parking at the Hibiscus Garage if needed, and attendees should enter Terminal 3 at Door 314 to meet near the escalators. The project involves the complete replacement of rooftop units, including reroofing, mechanical systems installation, electrical connections, and building automation system integration, with work required during mandatory 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. windows.

Substantial completion is required within 730 days of the second Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 30 days thereafter, and liquidated damages assessed at $5,968.76 per day for delays beyond substantial completion. This is a unit price contract with monthly progress payments. Contractors must submit a 5 percent bid bond or alternate bid security by the closing date and furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price within 10 days of award. Insurance requirements include general liability at $20 million per occurrence and aggregate, auto liability at $5 million for airside and $1 million for landside, workers' compensation at statutory limits with employer's liability at $1 million per accident, and professional liability at $10 million with five-year extended reporting. Prevailing wage applies under U.S. Department of Labor rates for Broward County with paid sick leave mandated at one hour per 30 hours worked. Build America Buy America (BABA) Act compliance certification is required with documentation of U.S.-origin materials, and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation is mandated. All responses must be submitted electronically through BPRO by the closing date and time.