Rehabilitate Surface Striping on the Aircraft Apron at VPS

Okaloosa County, Florida is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB AP 48-26) to procure surface striping rehabilitation services at Valparaiso Regional Airport (VPS). The project scope encompasses surface preparation, paint removal, and application of paint across the aircraft apron, including gate lead-in lines, gate safety envelopes, vehicle service road lines and markers, and taxiway centerlines. Deliverables include removal of 17,205 square feet of existing markings and application of multiple paint types totaling approximately 14,762 square feet, comprising reflective and non-reflective white, yellow, red, and black paint. All work must comply with FAA Advisory Circulars and industry best practices, with surface preparation and paint removal scheduled during night hours to minimize disruption to airport operations. Required qualifications include proof of Florida Certificate of Good Standing, federal compliance certifications, E-Verify employment verification, drug-free workplace certification, and comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation at state statutory limits with $500,000 employer's liability, business automobile liability at $5 million per accident, and commercial general liability at $5 million per occurrence. The deadline for submitting questions is April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with sealed bids due electronically through OpenGov by April 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST, and all work must be completed by June 15, 2026. The County reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or reject any and all bids, with bids remaining subject to acceptance or rejection for ninety days after bid opening.

The contract is funded through a federal grant from the Department of Transportation and does not specify any disadvantaged enterprise set-asides or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Bidders must submit nineteen required response documents with their bids, including conflict of interest disclosures, federal compliance certifications, references, and proof of insurance with Okaloosa County listed as additional insured. The award will be made as a lump sum contract representing full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the aircraft apron painting project. While a specific contract value is not disclosed in the bid documents, the scope of work quantifies approximately 14,762 square feet of painting coverage across multiple surface types, which may serve as a basis for cost estimation by prospective bidders.