Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Construction

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) is requesting bids for construction of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at Peter Prince Field under ITB 26-055, with sealed bids due October 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the electronic procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santarosafl. Federal funds may be utilized; respondents must comply with Buy America provisions, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, equal employment opportunity requirements, and procurement of recovered materials under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and must be registered with SAM at time of contract award.

The scope includes installation of towers, fencing, and equipment; FCC registration; and new power service if needed to replace an existing weather station no longer supported by the manufacturer. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the AMS building at Peter Prince Airport, 5550 North Airport Road, Milton, Florida 32583. Written questions must be submitted through the Santa Rosa County e-Procurement Portal by 12:00 p.m. on September 18, 2026.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to 5% of the base bid and copies of all required licenses. If the contract exceeds $200,000, the contractor must execute and record performance and payment bonds as required by Florida Statutes Section 255.05. All responses remain subject to acceptance or rejection for 60 calendar days after bid opening. Within ten days after receipt of the Notice of Award, the successful contractor must sign and return all required contract documents and provide approved insurance certificates. The County reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, and award the contract in its best interest.