Summary of BP-00052 Approval to Advertise Form

This is an Approval to Advertise Form for Professional Services submitted by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) for the Orlando Executive Airport Taxiway A Rehabilitation and Related Improvements project (BP-00052). The solicitation requests professional design services through a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for comprehensive rehabilitation of Taxiway A and connectors between Taxiway A1 and Taxiway A5, including construction of an aircraft holding bay. The scope of work encompasses asphalt pavement mill and overlay, removal and reconstruction of pavement, clearing and grubbing, excavation, grading, drainage improvements, sodding, and installation of markings, lighting, and signage. The solicitation is scheduled for release on February 8, 2026, with a pre-submittal meeting on February 13, 2026, and a proposal due date of March 12, 2026. Board approval for ranking and award is scheduled for May 20, 2026.

The estimated design cost is $700,000, funded through 95% FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants, 4% Florida Department of Transportation funding, and 1% local match from GOAA. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications including prior experience as a prime consultant on at least two similar airfield projects valued at $5,000,000 or more within the past five years and possess Florida professional engineering licensure. The evaluation criteria include proposed approach and methodology (30 points), relevant project experience (25 points), qualifications of key personnel (25 points), quality control program (10 points), and other CCNA factors (10 points). Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), and Pollution Liability coverage. Current USDOT regulations prohibit counting DBE participation for this contract. The project is subject to federal regulations including Title VI Civil Rights requirements and Transportation Security Administration directives, and proposers must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification and provide audited financial statements.