Reconstruct Airport Perimeter Fence Phase 2-PIE

Pinellas County is soliciting bids under ITB #26-0618-ITB-C to reconstruct the airport perimeter fence at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, replacing vulnerable sections of existing fencing and gates with 8-foot tall prefabricated, non-scalable fencing topped with razor wire and wildlife deterrent skirts to match Phase 1 installations completed in 2025, with Step 1 qualification bids due August 6, 2026 and final bids due August 20, 2026. A 5% SBE participation requirement applies to subcontractors on the full contract value.

The scope covers removal and replacement of perimeter fencing and gates across multiple Air Operations Area locations using Class C and D wire fence configurations with steel posts, concrete footings (3000 psi minimum), galvanized and marine-grade coated materials, and manual and automatic vehicle gates. Contractors must demonstrate pre-qualification experience with at least two prefabricated Cochrane fencing system projects from the past seven years or hold a Florida Certified General Contractor license with current FDOT prequalification in Electrical Work, Fencing, Grassing, Seeding and Sodding, Fiber Optic Cable Installation, Splicing & Testing, and Driveways in amounts equal to or exceeding their bid. Work must commence within 15 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete within 310 consecutive calendar days. Place of performance is St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of base bid and performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount. Unit prices must remain firm from contract execution through project completion. The county will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder following Board of County Commissioners approval. Mobilization is capped at 10% of total project cost. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 14700 Terminal Blvd., 2nd Floor Conference Room, Clearwater. Step 1 questions are due July 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. All submissions must be made electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal. Contractors must comply with Florida Trench Safety Act standards (Section 553.60 et seq.), FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10H, E-Verify registration, and NPDES Permit No. FLS000005 for stormwater discharge. Submission of the Florida Trench Safety Form, Human Trafficking Affidavit, Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit, and other compliance documentation is mandatory.