Description
The Palm Beach County Department of Airports is soliciting sealed bids for the expansion of the existing airfield electrical vault at President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The project adds approximately 2,500 sq ft to the vault, includes interior renovations, roof replacement, HVAC and fire‑protection upgrades, relocation of electrical regulators, ALCMS control system, fiber‑optic cabling, and an optional standby emergency generator replacement. Bidders must be licensed Florida contractors, provide a bid bond (≥ 5 % of bid price), and comply with numerous federal, state, and local regulations (Davis‑Bacon, Buy‑America, DBE outreach, etc.). All contract documents are available for download after signing an NDA; a pre‑bid conference is scheduled for 23 Sept 2026.
• Scope: 2,500 sq ft vault expansion, interior finish, roof, HVAC, fire protection, electrical system upgrades, fiber‑optic relocation.
• Optional additive: standby emergency generator replacement.
• Location: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, West Palm Beach, FL.
• Bid submission deadline: 2:00 PM, 6 Oct 2026 (sealed bids).
• Pre‑bid conference: 2:00 PM, 23 Sept 2026 (encouraged, not mandatory).
• Required licenses: Florida State Contractor’s Certification or Palm Beach County Certificate of Competency.
• Bid bond: minimum 5 % of bid price.
• No DBE goal, but participation encouraged.
• Documents obtainable after NDA (available 7 Sept 2026 onward).
• Award date not disclosed; contract performance period not defined.