Terminal Hold Room Expansion

The City of Lakeland, Florida is requesting sealed bids for design and construction of a Terminal Hold Room Expansion at Lakeland Linder International Airport under ITB #2026-ITB-085, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A local vendor preference applies to bidders located within Lakeland Electric's service territory with twelve consecutive months of business operation and proof of valid local business tax receipt.

Bidders must hold a valid Florida State Certified License (General Contractor or Building Contractor) and attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting; failure to satisfy either requirement results in disqualification. The scope encompasses full design and construction of a modular hold room expansion (approximately 5,370 square feet) including a 3,958 square foot departure lounge, separate men's and women's restrooms, family restroom, SARA room, janitor closet, storage area, electrical closet, and corridors; a children's play area; a pet relief area; airline agent check-in podiums; designated boarding lanes; and all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, technology, security, signage, wayfinding, and furnishings. The facility connects to the existing terminal post-screening area via a corridor with airside ramps. The modular building design places final design, engineering, fabrication, and construction responsibility on the selected manufacturer. The project timeline spans 210 calendar days (60-day mobilization plus 150-day construction). The construction site is subject to the 2023 Florida Building Code, Risk Category II classification, 150 MPH wind load design criteria, and FAA General Provisions and Federal Contract Provisions. The contractor must obtain all permits, conduct geotechnical testing, maintain airport security protocols including AOA badging, and verify existing utilities.

Bidders submit a single firm price line item with no itemized breakdown. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid price is required. The successful bidder must furnish a Public Construction Bond equal to the full contract price within ten days of award per Florida Statute 255.05. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile Liability at $2,000,000 single limit per occurrence; Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with employer's liability of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 disease policy limits; and Excess Liability of $5,000,000. Builder's Risk or Installation Floater coverage at replacement cost value is required. Written questions are due August 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The successful bidder enters into a written contract within ten days of award.