2026.03.04_rstandardplansfy2025-26e2_(1).pdf

This is the FDOT Standard Specifications for Fiscal Year 2025-26 document applicable to the Lee County Port Authority's construction project at Southwest Florida International Airport. The specifications establish the technical and material standards governing all construction work for the RSW Skyplex Arthrex Shovel Ready Project, including site preparation, infrastructure development, and landscape restoration across approximately 44.71 acres. Key project components encompass clearing and grubbing of 108.95 acres, lake excavation of approximately 504,656 cubic yards, embankment placement of 401,461 cubic yards, roadway construction with 13,447 square yards of asphalt paving, drainage system installation with storm sewer ranging from 15-inch to 48-inch pipe totaling 2,385 linear feet, water utility installation of 1,991 linear feet of 12-inch PVC water main, wastewater infrastructure including 1,813 linear feet of force main with lift station, landscape restoration encompassing 72,189 square yards of combined seed, mulch, and sod, and underground irrigation systems. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with the question and clarification deadline set for March 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Electronic bid submissions through OpenGov are due April 13, 2026, before 2:00 p.m. local time, with project substantial completion required by July 30, 2027, final certification by August 17, 2027, and final completion by September 17, 2027.

All bid prices must be submitted as fixed, firm net pricing inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, and ancillary costs. The successful contractor must comply with Lee County Utilities approved materials lists for potable water and wastewater infrastructure and adhere to these FDOT Standard Specifications. The project is subject to Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant conditions, including Buy American preferences, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation requirements with specific targets to be identified in project documents. Contractors must maintain a Florida Certified General Contractor license for a minimum of five years, demonstrate prior successful experience on similar projects completed within the past five years, and maintain active Florida corporate registration. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value are required, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and pollution and professional liability insurance with limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence. Liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the final completion date, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder serving the best interests of the Authority.