Timeline_April_Board_#26-386-RFSQ-_BP-00502_ORL_TAXIWAY_A_REHABILITATION_AND_RELATED_WORK_-_Procurement_Timeline_for_RFSQ_1-Step_-12.19.26.xlsx

This is a procurement timeline document for the State of Florida outlining the Request for Sealed Quotation (RFSQ) process for Professional Design Services related to Taxiway A Rehabilitation and Related Work at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). The project encompasses pavement rehabilitation for Taxiway A and its connectors between Taxiway A1 and Taxiway A5, including construction of an aircraft holding bay with associated work such as asphalt mill and overlay, pavement removal and installation, clearing and grubbing, excavation, drainage, sodding, marking, lighting, and signage. The procurement timeline establishes key milestones including a pre-submittal meeting and site visit scheduled for February 13, 2026, a solicitation release date of February 8, 2026 (with a minimum 30-calendar-day open period per Florida Statute), a solicitation due date of March 12, 2026, procurement committee evaluation and shortlisting on April 7, 2026, short-listed firm interviews on April 14, 2026, a five-business-day appeal period ending April 21, 2026, and board approval for ranking and award scheduled for May 20, 2026. The total estimated timeline comprises 156 business days from procurement intake through project kickoff.

The document specifies that all task orders of $250,000 or greater require board approval, and all task orders of $0 and above require construction committee approval. The procurement involves multiple internal stakeholders including procurement agents, department representatives, legal services, risk management, small business development, and finance review at various stages. The General Counsel and Chief Development Officer approvals are required, with concurrent federal FAA review noted. A newspaper advertisement deadline is set for February 4, 2026, and the deadline for questions is February 20, 2026. Contract negotiations are allocated 30 calendar days following the appeal period, with the notice of award to be sent following board approval and the conclusion of the appeal period.