This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of a new airport traffic control tower and associated site work at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. The project includes various construction elements such as foundations, electrical, plumbing, FAA equipment, civil works, paving, and signage. Bid documents will be available electronically free of charge after March 16, 2026, by contacting Sue Finney via email or phone. Bidders must be registered with Avcon, Inc. to be eligible. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The deadline for questions is April 7, 2026, at 5 PM Eastern. The final addendum will be issued by April 9, 2026, at 5 PM Eastern. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. A bid bond of 5% is required. DBE requirements are temporarily suspended. The contract is subject to Buy American provisions and eVerify requirements. A one-year project warranty on workmanship and labor is required. All materials must be sourced from off-airport property. The owner reserves the right to waive informalities, reject bids, or re-advertise.
The bid notice states that sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p. m. local time on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The bid notice states that bidders shall submit a general one-year project warranty certificate on workmanship and labor for all work on this project, in addition to any product, equipment, and/or materials-specific manufacturer’s warranties required by FAA prior to final payment.
The bid notice states that award, if made, will be to the responsible and qualified bidder whose bid is responsive to the invitation and is most advantageous to the owner, price and other factors considered.
The bid notice states that bidders must be registered through Avcon, Inc. to be eligible to submit a bid for the project.
The bid notice states that liquidated damages for delay in completion of the contract will be in accordance with the contract documents.
The bid notice states that a site visit meeting will be held tentatively Thursday March 26, 2026 @10 am. Please meet at Airport Admin Building located at 401 Dyer Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL ****.
The bid notice states that the deadline for questions is Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5 pm eastern.