ITB-26-34 Obstruction Clearing at the Winter Haven Regional Airport

The City of Winter Haven, Florida, is soliciting bids for ITB-26-34, a construction project involving obstruction clearing at the Winter Haven Regional Airport. Bidders must submit offers electronically through the City’s procurement portal by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern time, with late submissions disqualified. The contract primarily requires the removal of obstructions to comply with airport safety standards and includes mobilization, installation of erosion control measures such as silt fences, and adherence to relevant technical specifications and industry standards such as ASTM and FAA guidelines. The work must be performed at the Winter Haven Regional Airport under strict operational and security protocols tailored to airport environments, including TSA compliance, controlled access, equipment marking, and safety measures designed to protect active flight operations. This contract is a fixed-price arrangement awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with price as the primary factor but with potential consideration of non-price evaluation criteria such as past performance, technical capability, schedule adherence, reputation, legal compliance, financial resources, and support services. The contract incorporates local general provisions unique to the City of Winter Haven, including performance bonds, payment bonds, and bid bonds, but does not include standardized Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. Contractors must submit thorough documentation including qualifications, licensure, and, if applicable, diversity certifications. Work will be inspected on-site by the City’s representative with acceptance contingent on compliance with detailed quality and safety standards. Administrative requirements entail electronic submission of all documents, maintenance of detailed records, adherence to public records laws, and the designation of key personnel fluent in English to manage onsite activities. The contract emphasizes seamless coordination with airport authorities to ensure uninterrupted airport operations and strict control over site access, materials storage, and construction within active operational zones.