Replacement of Air Handler Units on rooftop of Terminal 3 at FLL

Broward County Aviation Department is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of 22 rooftop HVAC air handler units on Terminal 3 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, with bids due July 29, 2026. Vendors must hold Florida state or Broward County licensure as a Certified Mechanical Contractor or Certified Roofing Contractor at time of submittal and must perform at least 10 percent of the total contract price without subcontracting. No DBE participation goal applies, though all DBE Program requirements remain in effect.

The scope encompasses furnishing labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals for RTU replacement; ductwork and control system updates; roof equipment curb modifications; structural roof deck modifications; extensive reroofing and recovery; removal, storage, and reinstallation of rooftop equipment and lightning protection systems; and integration of RTUs into FLL's building automation system with smoke control system monitoring. All BAS and smoke control functionality must be tested and certified operational at project completion. Work will be phased during both daytime and nighttime hours to minimize disruption at this 24-hour large-hub facility serving high-traffic public areas pre- and post-security.

The contract includes pass-thru allowances totaling $3.833 million, comprising $500,000 for unforeseen conditions, $800,000 for temporary conditions, $700,000 for owner-requested allowances, $1.635871 million from Johnson Controls Inc. for building automation system integration, and $198,000 from WSA Systems-Boca, LLC for fire alarm system integration. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on a total bid price basis. The contract is structured as a definite quantity contract with Broward County authorized to order additional quantities up to an additional 20 percent within one year of award at the same prices and terms.

The project is subject to Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration requirements, Davis-Bacon and Copeland Anti-Kickback Act prevailing wage rates, and FAA Buy America Certification requirements. Federal aviation administration grant funding is anticipated to support the work.