FXE Runway 27 Bypass Taxiways Project

The City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida is requesting bids on runway and taxiway reconstruction at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) under ITB Bid/Event No. 622, with bids due June 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and a pre-bid conference on June 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the airport administration building with immediate site visit to follow.

The scope encompasses excavation and removal of existing asphalt pavement and limerock base; reconstruction, compaction, and placement of new subgrade, base course, and asphalt pavement; milling, leveling, and overlay operations; installation of new airfield signage and edge lighting systems in compliance with FAA Advisory Circulars; and application of temporary and permanent pavement markings per FAA and airport standards across Taxiway Echo and Taxiway Alpha. Work includes full mobilization and site preparation during daytime and nighttime operations. Bidders must provide a construction schedule identifying the project timeframe.

Contractors must hold a State of Florida Certified General Contractor License or equivalent and demonstrate experience through at least three airfield construction projects of similar scope and budget completed within the last ten years, with references required. Comprehensive insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($2 million each occurrence), Business Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Inland Marine/Installation Floater Coverage, and Workers' Compensation per Florida Statute Chapter 440.

The project is structured as lump-sum bidding with no change orders unless owner-driven and initiated by the City. Bid security of 5 percent of the bid amount and a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of contract price are required. Substantial completion is due within 227 calendar days of Notice to Proceed; final completion within 287 calendar days. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of NTP. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for contractor-caused delays, plus rental fees of $500 for the first minute and $50 per minute thereafter if work extends beyond established taxiway/runway closure hours. Drawing plans (74 sheets) are available at no cost through the City's online sourcing platform.