This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the FXE Taxiway Bravo and Quebec Realignment Project (Project ****). Qualified and licensed firms are invited to provide construction services. The scope of work includes pavement reconstruction, asphalt paving, airfield signage and lighting installation, and FAA-compliant markings. Drawing plans are available free of charge on the city's online strategic sourcing platform. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled. Bidders must hold a State of Florida Certified General Contractor License or equivalent. Subcontractors must also be licensed and insured. The bid submission deadline is May 4, 2026.
The bid submission deadline is May 4, 2026.
The bid notice states that partial payments will be made based on work completed, with a retainage of five percent (5%) of all monies earned by the contractor until the work has been accepted by the city as finally complete. Applications for payment are processed monthly, with specific requirements for lien releases from subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers.
The bid notice mentions that warranties are a closeout submittal requirement, and they should be submitted within fifteen (15) days of completion of designated portions of the work that are completed and occupied or used by the owner during the construction period. The contractor is also required to obtain an extended warranty for pest control services.
The bid requires firms to be qualified, experienced, and licensed. Specifically, a State of Florida Certified General Contractor License or any other state or county licenses, certifications, or registrations deemed legally permissible by the city to conduct the nature of the work required is necessary. Any subcontractors employed by the proposer must also be licensed and insured.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for this project.
