Outfit Replacement Airport Traffic Control Tower Communications and Equipment

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority is seeking a contractor for a comprehensive communications and equipment replacement project for the Airport Traffic Control Tower at Valdosta Regional Airport. The procurement involves supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning new communications and weather equipment, with contractors required to provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, shipping, and equipment to deliver a fully operational system compliant with FAA Minimum Equipment List requirements. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. via Microsoft Teams, with site visits encouraged prior to bid submission. Technical questions must be submitted by Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at close of business, and sealed bids are due Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at the airport manager's office located at 1750 Airport Road, Suite 1, Valdosta, Georgia. The project timeline is 60 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with Holt Consulting Company, LLC and AJT Engineering, Inc. serving as project engineers. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid and submit bids for all bid items, with the understanding that no bid may be withdrawn for 120 calendar days after the closing time.

The solicitation indicates no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this project. Bidding and contract documents are available for purchase from Quest CDN starting Monday, November 24, 2025, at a cost of $22.00 for digital PDF documents, with additional examination options at the engineers' and owner's offices. Upon award, the successful contractor will be required to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. The Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority reserves substantial discretion in the procurement process, including the right to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, and make decisions deemed in the owner's best interests. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the communications and equipment replacement suggests a significant investment in upgrading the airport's air traffic control infrastructure. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documents and be prepared to meet the technical and administrative requirements of this specialized airport communications project.