Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program Group 3

Monroe County, Florida is soliciting sealed competitive bids for the Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program Group 3, a federally-funded Airport Improvement Program (AIP) project consisting of building construction and replacement work to improve noise insulation at five residential properties located at 2809 Flagler Avenue, 3031 Flagler Avenue, 2808 Staples Avenue, 2832 Staples Avenue, and 2908 Staples Avenue in Key West. The scope of work includes hazardous materials remediation (lead-based paint abatement and asbestos assessment), replacement of windows and exterior doors with Florida Building Code-approved impact-rated products rated for 180 MPH wind speeds, removal of through-wall portable air conditioning units, gypsum wall installation, interior and exterior finishing, trim and painting, and installation of central ductless or ducted HVAC systems with associated electrical service modifications to achieve minimum Sound Transmission Class ratings of 35 to 40. Bidders must hold a valid Florida license as a Residential, Building, or General Contractor and must demonstrate the ability to secure 100 percent performance and payment bonding plus a bid bond of not less than five percent of the total bid amount. Key personnel, including a Project Manager and Project Superintendent, must be full-time W-2 employees of the prime contractor with a minimum of one year employment tenure. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Harvey Government Center in Key West, with failure to attend resulting in bid disqualification. Sealed electronic bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on March 26, 2026, via the Bonfire platform (https://monroecounty-fl.bonfirehub.com), with a virtual bid opening held the same day. The total contract duration is 186 calendar days, consisting of a 120-calendar-day permit and procurement phase and a 66-calendar-day construction phase, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day assessed for delays. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all qualification requirements within 230 days of bid opening.

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program goal for this project is currently set at zero percent; however, any DBE participation must be reported as part of project close-out documentation. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Buy American Preference provisions, and various federal and state compliance certifications including drug-free workplace certification and non-discrimination assurances. Contractors must be EPA-licensed lead-based paint contractors with on-site EPA Certified Renovators and must comply with OSHA Lead Standards (29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62), EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program requirements (40 CFR Part 745), and all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The project is funded by Monroe County and the Federal Aviation Administration, with the specific award value or budget range not disclosed in the available solicitation materials. Bidders must submit pricing on both a lump sum basis for property-specific items and on a unit rate basis for labor and materials, including unit prices for construction laborers, carpenters, painters, licensed electricians, treated wood lumber, exterior and interior wall finishes, and all pricing subject to Monroe County wage rate decisions.