Airsides 1 & 3 Pond Dredging (BP-00516)

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is soliciting bids on stormwater pond dredging and embankment restoration at Airsides 1 and 3 at Orlando International Airport under IFB 26-995-IFB (BP-00516), with bids due October 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory site visit on September 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. A combined Local Developing Business (LDB) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goal of 2 percent applies to both base bid and additive alternate 1.

The scope covers sediment removal from stormwater management ponds totaling approximately 41,500 cubic yards in the base bid (ponds E0403B, E0604, E0705, E0806) and approximately 26,000 cubic yards in additive alternate 1 (ponds E0907, E1008, E14), including pond embankment restoration, effluent piping and pumping setup, erosion control, and as-built documentation. Respondents must demonstrate experience with at least two pond dredging projects of similar size and scope completed within the past five years in the United States. The contractor must develop a Safety Plan Compliance Document, obtain GOAA identification badges, complete security and driver training, and comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2 and 49 CFR Part 1542 Airport Security standards. Work is limited to one taxiway area closure per day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Contract duration is 210 calendar days to substantial completion from Notice to Proceed, with an additional 60 calendar days for final completion (including a 60-day no-work submittal period). Liquidated damages are assessed at $5,600 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion and $2,800 per calendar day for delays beyond final completion. Bidders must provide proof of bondability and maintain comprehensive insurance including professional liability ($1 million), commercial general liability ($5 million), automobile liability ($5 million), and pollution liability ($1 million). Performance and payment bonds equal to the total contract price are required. Committee review is tentatively scheduled for November 17, 2026, with Aviation Authority Board approval anticipated for December 16, 2026. Questions are due October 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Award is contingent upon receipt of grant funding from the Airport Improvement Program or Passenger Facility Charge Program.