Crystal River Airport - Airfield Lighting Replacement

Citrus County, Florida Department of Management & Budget is requesting bids on airfield lighting and navigational aid improvements at Crystal River Airport under ITB 26-138, with bids due July 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on June 25 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams.

All bidders must hold a current Florida Certified Electrical Contractor license and maintain active Florida business registration. Work is organized into three bid schedules: Schedule A covers Runway End Identifier Light replacements on both ends of Runway 9-27; Schedule B includes 94 elevated LED and 2 in-pavement LED taxiway edge light bulb replacements plus 10 elevated LED taxiway edge light fixture replacements; Schedule C includes 42 elevated LED and 16 LED threshold runway edge light bulb replacements, 2 in-pavement runway edge light bulb replacements, and 10 elevated LED runway edge light fixture replacements. The scope also encompasses removal, electrical infrastructure upgrades including cabling, connectors, transformers, regulators, and light bases. The County reserves the right to authorize additional fixture or electrical component replacements if field conditions warrant.

The County has appropriated approximately $200,000 for the project and reserves the right to adjust this amount based on funding availability. The County reserves the right to award one or multiple bid schedules to the apparent low bidder(s) based on available funding and the County's best interest. Successful bidders must commence work within ten calendar days of Notice to Proceed, achieve substantial completion within sixty calendar days, and reach final completion within ninety calendar days. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for work remaining incomplete beyond the required completion date. Bid security of 5% is required if the total base bid exceeds $100,000. Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100% of bid price plus alternate pricing are required of successful bidders. Questions are due July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Board approval and award selection is anticipated for August 25, 2026. The project is funded jointly by the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Citrus County. Successful bidders must comply with Grant Agreement FPN 457353-1-94-01 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including DBE regulations, domestic preference provisions, E-Verification requirements, and federal and state labor and anti-discrimination statutes.