Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Construction

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for construction of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at Peter Prince Field under ITB 26-055, with bids due October 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the AMS building at Peter Prince Airport, 5550 North Airport Road, Milton, Florida 32583. This is a federally funded project subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, Buy America provisions, and extensive federal compliance mandates including E-Verify, debarment certifications, and minority and women's business enterprise utilization standards; the DBE participation goal is 0%.

The scope includes installation of a complete AWOS III system to replace an existing unsupported weather station, encompassing towers, fencing, equipment furnishing and installation, FCC registration, new power service where required, underground electrical cable installation (1,500 linear feet), counterpoise cable installation (500 linear feet), ground rods (20 units), and PVC duct installation (500 linear feet). All work must comply with FAA standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The contract is structured as a unit price agreement with eleven bid items including mobilization, electrical demolition, one-year maintenance, and a utility services allowance of $25,000.

Substantial completion is due 330 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 360 calendar days and liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. Progress payments are made monthly at 90% of work completed with 10% retainage. Bid security of 5% of the maximum bid amount and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value are required. The County, as additional insured, requires workers' compensation with $100,000 employer's liability per accident, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, and business auto liability of $500,000. Contractors must be Florida-licensed under Chapter 489, registered with SAM, and comply with all federal requirements. Questions are due by 12:00 p.m. on September 18, 2026, through the Santa Rosa County e-Procurement Portal. The County reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all bids.