FW__Office_of_Business_Opportunity_Review_02262026.pdf

This is an email chain documenting the internal review process at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority regarding Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-598 for the procurement of two universal passenger boarding ramps for Orlando International Airport (MCO). The solicitation seeks one narrow-body aircraft ramp accommodating E190 to A321 aircraft and one wide-body aircraft ramp accommodating B767 to A380 aircraft, with delivery required within 90 days of purchase order receipt, on or about July 1, 2026. The question submission deadline is April 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., addenda will be released by April 13, 2026, and bid responses are due April 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The Committee recommendation is scheduled for May 26, 2026, with Aviation Authority Board approval anticipated June 17, 2026. This is classified as a one-time purchase of goods rather than a service contract, and therefore carries no recurring contract options or renewal provisions.

Respondents must submit all-inclusive pricing for three line items: the narrow-body ramp, the wide-body ramp, and on-site installation, setup, testing, commissioning, and training, on an FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid basis with Net 45 payment terms. The estimated award amount is $550,000, with the Aviation Authority reserving the right to award by individual items or in combination. No set-asides or participation requirements apply to this procurement, as the MWBE Program was suspended as of June 3, 2025. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Minimum qualifications include five years of continuous, verifiable experience providing similar goods and services, three client references from similar projects within the past five years, State of Florida registration, current W-9 forms, proof of insurability, and required compliance certifications. The awarded supplier must provide a minimum two-year warranty commencing after installation and setup and guarantee spare parts availability for ten years post-delivery, with required insurance including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence for standard operations or $5,000,000 per occurrence for Airport Operations Area access.