ITB 26-138 Crystal River Airport - Airfield Lighting Replacement

Citrus County, Florida, is soliciting bids for comprehensive airfield lighting and navigational aid improvements at Crystal River Airport under ITB 26-138, with a submission deadline of July 14, 2026. The project involves the removal and replacement of Runway End Identifier Lights on both ends of Runway 9-27, runway edge lighting along the same runway, and Taxiway A edge lighting, along with associated electrical infrastructure upgrades including cabling, transformers, regulators, light bases, and related components. The scope includes mobilization, demolition, trenching, backfilling, pavement repairs, concrete work, and site restoration to meet FAA standards, with all equipment requiring certification under Advisory Circulars 150/5345-53D, 5345-51B, and 5345-7F. Work must comply with detailed technical specifications outlined in supporting attachments, including electrical plans and the Grant Agreement FPN 457353-1-94-01 jointly administered by the County and the Florida Department of Transportation. The contract is structured into multiple bid schedules to accommodate funding flexibility, allowing the County to award one or more schedules to the lowest, most responsible, and responsive bidders based on price, quality, design, and workmanship as part of a best-value determination. Bidders must submit proposals exclusively through the OpenGov portal, possess a registered account, and meet strict compliance criteria including proof of Florida business licensure, non-debarment certification, and adherence to civil rights, labor, and human trafficking laws under state and federal statutes. Mandatory bid security of five percent, along with performance and payment bonds, is required prior to contract execution, and insurance policies must name both Citrus County and the Florida Department of Transportation as certificate holders with specific endorsements for liability and workers’ compensation. Contractors must adhere to NIST and Florida cybersecurity standards, conduct level II background checks on personnel where required, and safeguard protected data. All work must be performed at Crystal River Airport with full compliance to the project's schedule, with completion tied to a “Notice to Proceed” and governed by a grant agreement extending through June 30, 2029. Payment applications must use AIA G702 and G703 forms, records must be retained for five years after final payment, and final acceptance requires a walk-through and submission of signed as-built plans with engineering certification. Contractors are responsible for ensuring subcontract