OCF Concrete Pads & T-Hanger Taxilane Rehabilitation

The City of Ocala is requesting sealed bids on concrete pads and T-hangar taxilane rehabilitation at Ocala International Airport under ITB# AIR/261130, with bids due October 23, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The project is FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funded and subject to federal provisions including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy American preference, and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements.

Bidders must hold a Florida General or Building Contractor license with a minimum of five years of commercial or industrial building construction experience. The scope comprises rehabilitation of approximately 96,200 square feet of T-hangar taxilanes with 2-inch mill and 2-inch asphalt overlay (Schedule A); construction of approximately 11,097 square feet of new taxilane with concrete wash pad, oil-water separator, stormwater infrastructure, and electrical conduit (Schedule B); and construction of approximately 1,895 square feet of concrete fuel pad with protective bollards and a 940 square foot vehicle parking area with curb stops. Contract time to substantial completion is 150 consecutive calendar days, with an additional 30 days for final completion. The contractor must mobilize within 10 days of Notice to Proceed and perform a minimum of 30 percent of work with its own forces. Schedule A is funded 80 percent by FDOT and 20 percent by the City of Ocala; Schedule B is funded 90 percent by the FAA, 5 percent by FDOT, and 5 percent by the City of Ocala.

Required bonding includes a 5 percent bid bond, a Public Construction Bond for the full contract amount, and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond equal to 10 percent of project value for one year following substantial completion. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence and Commercial Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 combined limit. The contractor must obtain a City of Ocala Building Permit, Electrical Permit, and Stormwater Permit at an estimated cost of $500, and must obtain an FAA-issued airport security badge and comply with TSA Security Threat Assessment procedures. Liquidated damages apply for failure to meet substantial completion deadlines. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder; pricing must be honored for 150 days following award.