Taxilane Rehabilitation

The City of Leesburg, Florida, acting through its procurement department, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for taxilane rehabilitation services at Leesburg International Airport. This federally funded project encompasses the rehabilitation of Taxilanes T-1, T-2, T-3, T-5, and T-6, including mill and overlay of existing pavements, reconstruction of selected pavement areas, minor site grading, surface drainage improvements, site restoration, and airfield pavement markings. The scope of work consists of 15 line items with quantities including 7,500 square yards of cold milling, multiple courses of asphalt paving, limerock base placement, pavement markings with reflective media, sodding of disturbed areas, and a $75,000 allowance for utility structure relocation on a time and materials basis. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in similar work, provide references from projects completed within the past five years, maintain active Florida business registration, hold appropriate professional licenses, and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility requirements. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for May 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Leesburg International Airport Administration Building; the question submission deadline is May 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM, with addenda due by May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Bid submissions are due May 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM via the City's OpenGov e-procurement portal, with bid tabulation anticipated within two working days, an intent to award recommendation by June 22, 2026, and final award by October 1, 2026. The project is allocated 43 consecutive calendar days for completion with liquidated damages ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 per day depending on the work area.

This is a federally funded project subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, requiring all contractors and subcontractors to submit certified payrolls throughout project execution and comply with Federal Contract Provisions including Buy American preferences, civil rights assurances under Title VI, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation requirements under 49 CFR Part 26, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act compliance, and occupational safety and health standards. Bidders must provide a 5 percent bid bond of the base bid amount and furnish performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount upon award. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation with employers' liability limits of $100,000 per accident. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contract is for a one-time purchase with no renewal options specified, and the City reserves the right to award any item or group of items and may increase or decrease quantities without invalidating unit or lump sum prices. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, the project structure with 15 line items, extensive pavement rehabilitation across five taxilanes, utility relocation allowance, and federally funded FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) designation suggests a substantial contract value; actual award value will be determined through competitive bidding.