DeLand Municipal Airport South-Central Apron Rehabilitation

The City of DeLand Finance Department is seeking sealed bids for construction and rehabilitation of the south-central apron at DeLand Municipal Airport, with bids due May 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. under ITB B-26-12. The project receives federal grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration and is subject to Davis-Bacon wage-rate reporting, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals and reporting, and Buy America requirements.

The scope encompasses cold-in-place recycling of existing apron pavement to 12-inch depth across 9,630 square yards, removal and reinstallation of 54 aircraft tie-down anchors, asphalt surface course installation of 2,400 tons with 2,520 gallons of emulsified asphalt prime coat, construction of stabilized access entrances, taxiway markings totaling over 11,000 square feet, construction safety and phasing plan compliance, temporary pollution and erosion control, construction survey, and mobilization capped at 10 percent of project costs. The project duration is 83 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must complete mandatory airfield driving training and maintain radio communication awareness on the non-towered airfield; aircraft have right-of-way at all times.

The bid tabulation posted May 26, 2026, shows four responsive bids: Masci General Contractor, Inc. at $710,809.20 (lowest and recommended for award); CW Roberts Contracting, Inc. at $775,983.50; Halifax Paving, Inc. at $832,800.25; and Hubbard Construction Company at $1,409,547.22. Bids must include a 5% bid bond from a surety authorized in Florida. The successful bidder must furnish a 100% Performance and Construction Bond recorded with Volusia County Clerk of Courts. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage per occurrence, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation. Payment follows the Local Government Prompt Payment Act using City VISA Purchasing Card where available. The City is exempt from Florida sales and use taxes; bids must exclude tax costs. Addendum #4 (May 13) clarified bid-form sections; Addendum #3 (May 12) provided the required bid bond form. Written inquiries were due May 14 at 5:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference occurred May 5 at the Airport Administration Building with optional site visit; the original mandatory attendance requirement was waived by Addendum #1 (April 27).