BOX HANGARS-Site Development and Construction

The state and local contract opportunity is for the Box Hangars Site Development and Construction project for the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in Pasco County, Florida. The procurement involves constructing one pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) hangar with a potential second hangar, each approximately 6,300 square feet with concrete floors. The project is funded through an FDOT Grant (FM#441915-2-94-01) and requires comprehensive site development including site preparation, utilities, pavement work, stormwater management, signage, and hangar construction. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. at City Hall, followed by a site tour at the airport office. The project has a 210-calendar day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated budget of $2,500,000. Bidders must provide mandatory certifications including a bid bond, drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify compliance, and demonstrate references for similar projects completed within the last five years. The bid includes 68 line items and requires a 10% contingency for additional materials or labor, which must be approved through a written change order.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documents. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with equal employment opportunity, environmental, and civil rights regulations. The project specifications indicate compliance with the Florida Building Code and emphasize sustainable design elements, requiring materials that meet environmental and performance standards. The construction is designed for a Group S-1 occupancy with a moderate-hazard storage classification, using Type IIB construction and addressing wind load considerations for 138 mph ultimate wind speeds. The total project area encompasses approximately 47,433 square feet, including new pavement, apron, access roads, sidewalks, utilities, a dumpster enclosure, and landscaping. While specific incumbent vendors are not listed, the project requires integration with existing airport infrastructure and adherence to FAA Advisory Circulars for operational safety, foreign object debris prevention, and airspace protection. The project's budget is set at $2,500,000, with potential for additional work through the 10% contingency allowance.