Commercial Hangar Building Construction - City of Leesburg

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the City of Leesburg, Florida seeks a qualified Florida-licensed and certified General Contractor to design, permit, and construct a 14,400 square foot, 4-unit Commercial Hangar Building at Leesburg International Airport in Lake County, Florida. The project encompasses the construction of a pre-engineered metal building measuring 240 feet wide by 60 feet deep with a 21-foot-2-inch eave height, featuring a 55-foot-wide by 15-foot-high hydraulic door, personnel doors, interior tenant separations, and complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with comprehensive site work including utility connections, fire suppression systems, grading, drainage, and infrastructure improvements. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for March 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM; written questions must be submitted by April 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM with addenda issued by April 10, 2026. Sealed bids are due April 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM via the City's OpenGov e-Procurement portal with public opening to follow via Zoom. The intent to award is targeted for May 11, 2026 with final award by June 8, 2026. The maximum construction timeline is 150 consecutive calendar days with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays. Bidders must submit a five percent bid bond and proof of $1,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 automobile liability insurance, along with three years of relevant business experience and project references from the past three years.

The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) resources contingent upon funding availability from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), requiring compliance with federal Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards and equal opportunity employment regulations. Bidders must be registered with E-Verify, comply with public records requirements, and certify non-collusion and freedom from debarment. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses, coordinating with airport operations including FAA and Transportation Security Administration compliance, and implementing comprehensive safety protocols including Foreign Object Debris (FOD) inspections. Payment terms are Net 30 days in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act upon invoice submission and City acceptance of services. Mobilization is limited to 10 percent of total project cost. No specific contract award value is disclosed; however, the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are noted in the procurement.