Commercial Hangar Building

The City of Leesburg is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the design, permitting, and construction of a 14,400 square foot, 4-unit Commercial Hangar Building with associated site work at Leesburg International Airport in Lake County, Florida. The procurement seeks a qualified General Contractor licensed and certified in Florida to provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and related services for construction of a pre-engineered metal building measuring 240 feet wide by 60 feet deep with a 21-foot-2-inch eave height, featuring a 55-foot-wide by 15-foot-high hydraulic door, personnel doors, interior tenant separations, and complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The project scope includes comprehensive site work, utility connections (water, sewer, electrical, and power), fire suppression systems, grading, drainage, and infrastructure improvements classified as Construction Type IIB under the Florida Building Code, with the building divided into two fire areas separated by a 3-hour fire wall. Key requirements include submission of a five percent bid bond, proof of $1,000,000 general liability insurance and $1,000,000 automobile liability insurance, three years of relevant business experience, and references from similar projects completed within the past three years. Bidders must demonstrate proficiency in airport construction, FAA compliance, and federal funding requirements associated with Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) and potential Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for March 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM; questions must be submitted by April 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM with addenda issued by April 10, 2026; bids are due April 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM via the City's OpenGov e-Procurement portal with public opening via Zoom to follow; and the intent to award is targeted for May 11, 2026 with final award by June 8, 2026. The maximum construction timeline is 150 consecutive calendar days with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day assessed for delays.

There are no identified set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions noted in the procurement documents, though the project is contingent upon funding availability from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) resources, requiring compliance with federal Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards and equal opportunity employment regulations. All bidders must be registered with E-Verify for employment eligibility verification, comply with public records requirements, and certify non-collusion and freedom from debarment. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses, coordinating with airport operations including FAA, Transportation Security Administration, and airport tenants, and implementing comprehensive safety protocols including Foreign Object Debris (FOD) inspections and aviation safety compliance. Payment terms are Net 30 days in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act upon invoice submission and City acceptance of services. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, mobilization is limited to 10 percent of the total project cost, indicating a substantial construction project with the contract to be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid.