Airfield Photometric Testing at Southwest Florida International Airport

Lee County Port Authority is requesting quotes for airfield photometric testing services at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, with quotes due August 20, 2026. The scope requires measurement and testing of photometric performance and Constant Current Regulators (CCR) on runway centerline, edge, and touchdown zone lighting fixtures twice annually over a three-year contract term beginning September 9, 2026.

The vendor must furnish all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and services to perform photometric testing against FAA Advisory Circular 150/5345-46E standards, record light distribution data using GPS coordinates at each fixture, document efficiency findings, and provide recommendations for relamping, cleaning, replacement, or adjustment. Daily worksheets must detail completed work areas, personnel names, and hours worked, subject to Authority approval. All specialized photometric equipment, software, and hardware are the vendor's responsibility. The vendor must strictly adhere to Airfield Operations Area (AOA) procedural requirements and airport security access procedures.

Insurance requirements are substantial: Commercial General Liability of $5 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability ranging from $1 million to $5 million depending on airside or non-airside operations, Workers' Compensation at Florida statutory limits, and Employer's Liability of $1 million. All policies must name Lee County Port Authority as an additional insured with waiver of subrogation. The vendor must register with E-Verify and comply with FAA nondiscrimination and federal DBE requirements with prompt payment provisions for subcontractors. The contract is subject to annual appropriation availability, and the Authority may terminate for convenience with thirty days' written notice or for cause. Invoices will be paid within thirty days of acceptance.