Air Traffic Control Tower Rehabilitation Project

The City of Leesburg is seeking a qualified General Contractor licensed and certified in Florida to perform a comprehensive rehabilitation of the Air Traffic Control Tower at Leesburg International Airport through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2502801. The project involves extensive renovations to a four-story, 1,600 square foot tower, including structural repairs, architectural updates, mechanical and electrical system improvements, and aesthetic enhancements. Key deliverables include replacing PTAC units, a roof-mounted HVAC unit, acoustic ceiling tiles, electrical components, and plumbing fixtures, as well as repainting exterior concrete and metal panels. The bid is due on October 17, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Contractors will be evaluated based on factors including price, compliance with specifications, past performance, warranty, delivery time, and financial capability. The contract term is 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a 90-day submittal/shop drawing/material procurement period preceding construction.

The procurement requires the prime bidder to be a Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC) at the time of bidding, with no option to satisfy this requirement through a subcontractor. The project necessitates a 5% bid guarantee and performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price, along with comprehensive insurance coverage. Contractors must provide references demonstrating experience with similar projects over $1,000,000 and comply with various federal and state regulations, including E-Verify and grant funding compliance. The project may be partially funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), which could introduce additional procurement guidelines. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation indicates a competitive bidding process open to qualified contractors. The estimated contract amount is approximately $200,000, with the project involving rehabilitation of existing infrastructure, including a 2006 100KW KATHOLIGHT generator that was visually assessed as operable. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive informalities in the bidding process.