Separated Shared Use Path - Phase 1

Broward County Aviation Department is soliciting fixed-price bids for development and construction of a separated shared use path at North Perry Airport (HWO) under ITB PNC2132220C1, with bids due October 13, 2026. No set-asides apply; however, local-vendor preference is available under Broward County Code Section 1-74 for vendors maintaining a physical business address within Broward County for at least one year before the bid posting date.

Vendors must hold either a Florida State Certified General Contractor license, a Florida State Certified General Builder license, or a Broward County General Building Contractor Class "A" or Class "B" license at submittal, with proof due within three business days of request. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Broward County Code Section 26-5 and Federal Register standards (effective through December 31, 2026), with wage rates ranging from $15.54 to $34.84 per hour plus applicable fringe benefits by classification. Vendors must perform at least 30 percent of the total contract price themselves without subcontracting; any licensed work must be performed by appropriately licensed subcontractors. The solicitation includes two pass-through allowances totaling $400,000—$300,000 for Utilities Resolution and $100,000 for Unforeseen Conditions and Wildlife Mitigation—with payment based only on costs incurred and Contract Administrator authorization.

General liability insurance is required at $3 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate; auto liability at $1 million combined; and workers' compensation at statutory limits. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price is required, and upon award, the contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract value. Substantial completion is due within 240 days after the second Notice to Proceed; liquidated damages are $948.36 per day for delays to substantial completion and $500 per day for final completion delays.

A pre-bid meeting was held September 23, 2026. A site visit was conducted. Questions are due through BPRO by the deadline specified in the solicitation. All responses must be submitted electronically through BPRO; responses submitted by other means will not be considered. Addendum No. 1 added insurance requirements documentation.