OCF Runway 36 RSA Grading

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ITB# AIR/260692
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Florida
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The City of Ocala is requesting bids on Runway 36 Runway Safety Area (RSA) grading at Ocala International Airport under ITB AIR/260692, with bids due May 26, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on May 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Bidders must be Florida-licensed general contractors with FDOT pre-qualification in the grading work class, a minimum of five years' commercial and industrial building construction experience, and three completed projects with three professional references.

The scope requires removal of an existing gravel service road, stripping and stockpiling of topsoil, excavation, placement and compaction of approved AASHTO A-3 fill material, fine grading to FAA design elevations and slopes, reinstatement of the salvaged gravel service road, topsoil placement, and sodding of disturbed areas. The contractor must also protect and modify existing airfield infrastructure including utilities, lighting systems, and navigational aids, with elevation adjustments to Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System equipment. All work occurs within the air operations area during nighttime hours only, with temporary runway closures coordinated through NOTAMs. The contract period is sixty calendar days: substantial completion within thirty days of Notice to Proceed, and final completion within an additional thirty days.

The City of Ocala adopts a race-neutral Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal of 12% for Ocala International Airport projects. The prime contractor must perform a minimum of 60% of work with its own forces. Bid security is 5% of total bid amount. Performance and payment bonds equal to the total contract amount and a one-year maintenance bond for 10% of project value are required. Commercial general liability insurance must be $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, with the City of Ocala and FDOT named as additional insureds. Liquidated damages apply for each day beyond scheduled milestones, with daily rates ranging from $1,318 for contracts valued at $299,999 and under. Bids are submitted on a unit-price basis with award to the lowest responsive bidder. Quoted prices must remain firm for 180 days following award. Addendum 1 (May 10, 2026) and Addendum 2 (May 20, 2026) establish site visit requirements and liquidated damages provisions; Scope of Work was revised May 18, 2026. Bidder questions are submitted through the ProRFX bidding system.

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ITB# AIR/260692 OCF Runway 36 RSA Grading BACKGROUND 1. The City of Ocala requires the services of an experienced contractor to complete the construction of Ocala International Airport (OCF) Runway 36 RSA Grading. The scope of the project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals necessary to complete the Runway 36 Runway Safety Area (RSA) Grading Project at Ocala International Airport (OCF) in accordance with the Contract Documents. The primary objective of the project is to regrade the Runway 36 RSA to meet current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) design standards. Work includes site preparation, demolition, earthwork, grading, material reuse, and site restoration. The Contractor shall remove the existing gravel service road, strip and stockpile topsoil, and salvage suitable aggregate for reuse. Reusable materials shall be stockpiled and protected in accordance with the Contract Documents. Earthwork operations shall include excavation, placement of approved fill, and fine grading to achieve the design elevations and slopes. Fill material shall consist of approved AASHTO A-3 material or equal and shall be placed and compacted in accordance with specifications. The finished RSA shall be stable and compliant with FAA requirements. Additionally, the Contractor shall reinstall the salvaged gravel service road for final restoration, including placement of topsoil, finish grading, and sodding of disturbed areas. The Work includes protection and modification of existing airfield infrastructure, including utilities, lighting systems, and NAVAIDS. The Contractor shall adjust the elevations of select Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (MALSR) to accommodate the proposed grading as shown on the engineering plans. The Contractor shall coordinate with a concurrent FAA project for the installation of conduits and associated infrastructure serving FAA utilities within or adjacent to the project limits. This coordination shall include scheduling and sequencing, of construction operations. All work shall be performed within the Air Operations Area (AOA) in accordance with the approved Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP). The Contractor shall comply with all safety, security, and operational requirements, including access control, haul routes, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) management. Work will be performed in a single phase during nighttime hours and will require temporary runway closures. The Contractor shall coordinate closures with the Owner and support issuance of Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). The Contractor shall provide and maintain all temporary safety measures, including barricades, warning devices, and lighted "X" runway closure markers, and shall maintain a clean and safe work environment throughout the project. Upon completion, all disturbed areas shall be restored and the site left in a condition acceptable to the Owner and Engineer. 2. Badging of individuals in supervisory positions will be required. Allow 2 hours for the badging process. There is no cost for the badges. LICENSING, EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES REQUIREMENTS: 1. Licensing Requirement: Bidder must be a licensed General Contractor in the State of Florida to submit a bid for this project. Proof of valid licensing per Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations will be verified. 2. Experience Requirement: Bidder must possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in providing commercial/industrial building construction services. Bidders must provide three (3) work projects completed within this timeframe with bid submission. 3. References Requirement: Contractor must provide three (3) verifiable professional references. PRICING AND AWARD 1. Bids will be received on a Unit Price basis. The City will pay the Contractor only for the actual units that the Contractor provides, installs, or constructs. 2. Award will be made to the lowest bidder whose pricing has the lowest total cost for the project. 3. Bidder will honor prices for One Eighty Twenty (180) days after award of solicitation. 4. Awarded Vendors shall comply with all applicable provisions of Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. Specifically, all non-governmental Vendors shall provide the City of Ocala with an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative under penalty of perjury attesting that the non-governmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 786.06(2), Florida Statutes). If not previously provided, the affidavit may be downloaded from https://www.ocalafl.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/29503 and must be notarized. 5. AMOUNTS DUE TO THE CITY. Contractor/Vendor must be current and remain current in all obligations due to the City during the performance of services under the Agreement. Payments to Contractor/Vendor may be offset by any delinquent amounts due to the City or fees and/or charges owed to the City. The requirements for this listing are outlined in the exhibits. Bid Bond: 5% ****** Per Addendum 1: A site visit for interested contractors will be held on 5/13/2026 at 1:00 PM at 1770 SW 60th Avenue, Suite 600, Ocala, Florida 34474. This is for a site visit only. Questions need to be posted in the bidding system, ProRFX.

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