Forest Removal and North Employee Parking Lot Expansion

The Forest Removal and North Employee Parking Lot Expansion project aims to remove approximately 185 acres of forest and wetlands to mitigate wildlife hazards in the Aircraft Operations Area at Tampa International Airport. The project also includes the expansion of the existing north employee parking lot by approximately 1,000 spaces. Mead & Hunt, Inc. was awarded the contract for design professional services, including construction administration services and direct and reimbursable expenses, with a maximum purchase authorization amount of $2,755,710. The contract commenced on April 6, 2023, and will remain in effect until final acceptance of the constructed project. Key aspects of the project include: • Forest removal and wetlands mitigation • Expansion of the north employee parking lot • Design professional services • Construction administration services • Direct and reimbursable expenses • DBE Goal of at least 11% of the dollar amount earned on the contract • Proposed DBE percentage of 20.3% for the amount earned on the design