SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · ORLANDO AVIATION

    Continuing Construction Services for Vertical Construction Projects (W-00642)

    Issued by Orlando Aviation
    localSource SoughtOrlando AviationSol. 142194
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Jun 17, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    May 18, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Orlando Aviation
    local
    NAICS CODE
    236220
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Solicitation for continuing vertical construction services at Orlando Aviation facilities, including general construction, design-build, and specialty trades, with a contract limit of $7.5 million per project. Emphasizes qualifications, management approach, and compliance with small business programs.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    142194
    Type / RFx
    Source Sought
    Status
    open
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    May 18, 2026
    Due Date
    June 17, 2026
    NAICS Code
    236220AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Orlando Aviation
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Orlando Aviation

    Description

    This scope of work for this Continuing Contract for Vertical Construction Services may include, but is not limited to general site construction, design-build, foundation, structural, masonry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, interior and exterior finishes, painting, roofing, furnishings, fixture, furniture, planters and art installation, landscaping, ancillary horizontal work, and other work normally associated with vertical construction at the Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Executive Airport, and other facilities operated by the Aviation Authority, to be determined on an as-needed basis.

    This contract is limited to projects that are estimated not to exceed $7.5 million (and other projects as otherwise authorized by state law).

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 25-533-RFSQ
    • Department: Engineering & Construction
    • Department Head: Scott Shedek (Vice President)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-06-02T21:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-26T13:00:00.000Z — SAC Conference Room Alpha, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando International Airport, 11344 Terminal C Service Road Orlando, FL 32824 Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/236438436593551?p=meLTPdJ39ZOqbOWaJX Meeting ID: 236 438 436 593 551 Passcode: D9dE2z6b ________________________________________ Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 872-242-8019,,134638051# United States, Chicago Find a local number Phone conference ID: 134 638 051#

    Evaluation Criteria

    • EXECUTIVE BRIEF, QUALIFICATIONS OF RESPONDENT AND PROPOSED TEAM (FIRMS) (20 pts)

      The executive brief, qualifications of the firm and the proposed team, organizational chart and the firm's references

    • QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS (20 pts)

      Qualifications of key and support individuals and references for the Project Manager for Construction

    • WORK LOCATION OF PERSONNEL DURING CONSTRUCTION (10 pts)

      The proposed work location of personnel during construction. Although the precise projects are not known at this time, how the firm intends to approach projects that are awarded

    • APPROACH TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT (15 pts)

      The proposed approach to contract management, available resources and experience with management of an on-call or continuing type of contract

    • APPROACH TO SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT (10 pts)

      The proposed approach to providing schedule management and track record of success, if applicable.

    • APPROACH TO QUALITY CONTROL (10 pts)

      The proposed approach to Quality Control during design, if applicable, and during construction.

    • APPROACH TO CLOSE-OUT (10 pts)

      The proposed approach to ensuring the timely close-out of projects.

    • OTHER REQUIREMENTS: INSURANCE, APPROACH TO LDB/VBE COMPLIANCE, AND DISCLOSURES (5 pts)

      The proposed approach to compliance with the small business programs.

    Submission Requirements

    • RESPONDENT IDENTIFICATION AND RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
    • Form 1 - Respondent's Information (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload. 

      Responses from Joint Venture or Partnerships will not be considered.

    • Current W9 (required)

      Provide the Respondents Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.  Go to the following website for instructions and the latest information: www.irs.gov/FormW9  

      Please upload current signed W9.  Name the uploaded file: "Current W9".

    • Prime Respondent only (required)

      By selecting confirm, I certify, that the Respondent does not participate in any other Respondent's Response to this RFSQ as a sub-consultant or sub-contractor.

    • Does your response include verbiage generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? (required)
    • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

      Respondents must meet the minimum requirements noted under Section 4: Minimum Requirements of this solicitation in order to be considered for the award of the contract. Respondents will address each question under the Minimum Requirements.

      Minimum Requirements are not scored.

    • Minimum Requirements as pass/fail requirements (required)

      By selecting "Confirm", I acknowledge that I understand and accept that not meeting the Minimum Requirements will exclude the Respondent for being considered for award.

    • Conflict of Interest Form (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Registration with the State of Florida. (required)

      Respondent shall be registered/qualified to do business in the State of Florida. 

      Upload a copy of such registration/qualification.

    • Acknowledgement of Addenda (required)

      By selecting "Confirm" I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed revisions and all answers to questions published and any addenda up until the solicitation closing date/time and have given consideration to all information in preparing the response to this solicitation.

    • Required Licenses/Certifications (required)

      This solicitation requires the following License/Certification: FLORIDA GENERAL CONTRACTOR

      Please upload the required active Licenses/Certifications here.

    • Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Contracting with Scrutinized Companies (required)

      By selecting "Confirm", I hereby certify that neither the undersigned entity, nor any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List created pursuant to s. 215.4725 of the Florida Statutes, or are engaged in a boycott of Israel.

      In addition, if this Solicitation is for a Contract for goods or services of one million dollars or more, I hereby certify that neither the undersigned entity, nor any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit are on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, created pursuant to s. 215.473 of the Florida Statutes, or are engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria as defined in said statute.

      I understand and agree that the Aviation Authority may immediately terminate any Contract resulting from this Solicitation upon written notice if the undersigned entity (or any of those related entities of Respondent as defined above by Florida law) are found to have submitted a false certification or any of the following occur with respect to the company or a related entity: (i) it has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, or (ii) for any Contract for goods or services of one million dollars or more, it has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or it is found to have been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

    • Verification of Employment Status / E-Verify (required)

      By selecting "Confirm", I hereby acknowledge and agree that use of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System during the term of the contract is a condition of the resulting contract with the Greater Orlando  Aviation Authority.

      Effective January 1, 2021, public and private employers, contractors and subcontractors will be required to register with, and use the Employment Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify) to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify system can be obtained at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website: https://www.e-verify.gov/

       “Contractor” means a person or entity that has entered or is attempting to enter into a contract with a public employer to provide labor, supplies, or services to such employer in exchange for salary, wages, or other remuneration (also referred to as Respondent or Contractor).

       “Subcontractor” means a person or entity that provides labor, supplies, or services to or for a contractor or another subcontractor in exchange for salary, wages, or other remuneration (also referred to as Sub- Vendor or Sub-Contractor).

      Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor acknowledges and agrees to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System to verify the employment eligibility of:

      • All persons employed by Vendor/Contractor/Sub-Contractor during the term of the contract, (including assigned sub-vendors/sub-contractors/sub-contractors), to perform employment duties within Florida and any work in pursuant to the contract with the Aviation Authority.

      By entering into a contract with the Aviation Authority, the Contractor/Contractor becomes obligated to comply with the provisions of Section 2. Section 448.095, Fla. Stat., "Employment Eligibility," as amended from time to time. This includes, but is not limited to, utilization of the E-Verify System to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees, and requiring all subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien.

      The contractor shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the contract. Failure to comply will lead to termination of resulting contract, or if a subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated immediately. Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed in the Circuit Court of Orange County, Florida no later than 20 calendar days after the date of termination. If the resulting contract is terminated for a violation of the statute by the Contractor, the Contractor may not be awarded a public contract for a period of 1 year after the date of termination.

    • Drug-Free Workplace Certification (required)

      By selecting "Confirm", I certify, that if awarded, Respondent shall maintain a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Florida Drug-free Workplace Act during the duration of the contract. No employee shall be hired by a Contractor for work on Aviation Authority's premises prior to such employee having tested negative for drugs. In addition, existing employees of the Contractor must be subject to drug testing by the Contractor upon reasonable suspicion of drug use. Results of all such drug tests are to be retained by the Contractor. Copies shall be provided to the Aviation Authority, if requested.

    • Public Entity Crimes Certification (required)

      By selecting "Confirm", I hereby certify that the Respondent, and/or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations have not been convicted of any public entity crimes nor have they been placed on the Convicted Vendor List by the Department of Management Services. 

    • Discriminatory Vendor List Certification (required)

      By selecting "Confirm", I hereby certify that the Respondent, and any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit have not been placed on the Discriminatory Vendor List by the Department of Management Services. (287.134(3)(d), Fla. Stat.) 

    • Declaration of Non-coercion

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Commitment to the LDB/VBE Participation Goal(s) - Affirmative Statement (required)

      Participation goal(s) will be established for each project.

      1. All Respondents, including a Respondent which is an LDB/VBE, shall comply with the policy and contract requirements by having LDBs/VBEs, other than the Respondent, participate in the performance of the Contract at a sufficient level to meet the participation goal(s).
      2. Respondents can't self-declare LDB/VBE Status.  

      See Section 7, Small Business Programs, for additional details. 

      By selecting "Confirm" you certify that you have read and understand the policies and that you affirm your contractual commitment to meeting or exceeding the participation goal(s) that will be established for each project.

    • Minimum Experience - Affirmative Statement (required)

      I confirm, that the Respondent and its Project Manager for Construction has prior experience as the prime Contractor on continuing or similar on-call contract for a public entity in Florida within the last 5 years.  

      The Aviation Authority will verify the Minimum Experience by evaluating the information submitted in Form 3A and 3B.

    • References (required)

      Respondent and the proposed Project Manager for Construction must provide at least 2 references from Clients for similar contracts within 5 years from the date of the Response.

      It is the Respondent’s responsibility to provide references and information that most closely demonstrates their experience with organizations (airports, counties, municipalities, or universities) of similar size, complexity, and risk exposure as the Aviation Authority.

      The Respondent authorizes the Aviation Authority, its staff or consultants to contact any of the references provided in the response and specifically authorizes such references to release either orally or in writing, any appropriate data with respect to the Respondent and its Engagement Team members.

      Respondent bears full responsibility for naming references which will respond to the Aviation Authority’s reference checks.  If the Respondent’s references do not respond to the Aviation Authority’s reference checks, the Respondent’s evaluation will be adversely affected by non-responsive references.

      Please confirm you understand the reference requirements and will provide the required information.

    • Reference 1 (required)

      Enter your first reference here.  Your response must include your Reference's:

      1. Organization's Name
      2. Organization's Address
      3. Contact Person's Name
      4. Contact Person's Email
      5. Contact Person's Phone
      6. Brief Description of Contract (projects)
      7. Contract #
      8. Respondent's Role / Identify Key Individual(s)
      9. Date of Services
      10. Contract/Project Status (On-going / Completed)
    • Reference 2 (required)

      Enter your second reference here.  Your response must include your Reference's:

      1. Organization's Name
      2. Organization's Address
      3. Contact Person's Name
      4. Contact Person's Email
      5. Contact Person's Phone
      6. Brief Description of Contract (projects)
      7. Contract #
      8. Respondent's Role / Identify Key Individual(s)
      9. Date of Services
      10. Contract/Project Status (On-going / Completed)
    • Reference 3- Optional

      Enter your third reference here.  Your response must include your Reference's:

      1. Organization's Name
      2. Organization's Address
      3. Contact Person's Name
      4. Contact Person's Email
      5. Contact Person's Phone
      6. Brief Description of Contract (projects)
      7. Contract #
      8. Respondent's Role / Identify Key Individual(s)
      9. Date of Services
      10. Contract/Project Status (On-going / Completed)
    • Reference 1- Project Manager (required)

      Enter your first reference for the Project Manager for Construction here.  Your response must include your Reference's:

      1. Organization's Name
      2. Organization's Address
      3. Contact Person's Name
      4. Contact Person's Email
      5. Contact Person's Phone
      6. Brief Description of Contract (projects)
      7. Contract #
      8. Respondent's Role / Identify Key Individual(s)
      9. Date of Services
      10. Contract/Project Status (On-going / Completed)
    • Reference 2- Project Manager (required)

      Enter your second reference for the Project Manager for Construction here.  Your response must include your Reference's:

      1. Organization's Name
      2. Organization's Address
      3. Contact Person's Name
      4. Contact Person's Email
      5. Contact Person's Phone
      6. Brief Description of Contract (projects)
      7. Contract #
      8. Respondent's Role / Identify Key Individual(s)
      9. Date of Services
      10. Contract/Project Status (On-going / Completed)
    • Reference 3- Project Manager- Optional

      Enter your third reference for the proposed Project Manager here.  Your response must include your Reference's:

      1. Organization's Name
      2. Organization's Address
      3. Contact Person's Name
      4. Contact Person's Email
      5. Contact Person's Phone
      6. Brief Description of Project
      7. Contract #
      8. Respondent's Role / Identify Key Individual(s)
      9. Date of Services
      10. Project Status (On-going / Completed)
    • Proof of Bondability (required)

      Demonstrate ability to meet bondability requirements listed in Section 5 Insurance and Surety Bond, Requirements of this solicitation by providing a Letter of Bondability on a surety company letterhead confirming that Respondent can obtain the Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of $7.5 million for a single project.  

      Please upload Letter of Bondability.  

    • EXECUTIVE BRIEF, QUALIFICATIONS OF RESPONDENT AND PROPOSED TEAM (FIRMS)
    • Executive Brief of Relevant Experience and Qualifications (required)

      Provide a summary of the company's background, history, locations, number of years in business, the total number of employees, how business is organized, and notable achievements.

    • Organization Chart (required)

      Attach an organizational chart response for this project clearly showing the reporting relationship between individual team members, especially those in positions of oversight and quality assurance.

    • Form 3A - Respondent's Comparable Contracts/Projects (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload. Use one form for each contract/project performed by the Respondent. It is preferred that the reference contact be the owner of the facility, who is familiar with the Respondent’s role on that project. Reference checks will be conducted on those projects and may be conducted on other projects. The qualifying projects should represent the Respondent’s skill and experience in working on projects of the size, type and complexity and include experience with permitting, coordinating with, and complying with the rules and regulations of the City of Orlando, the Florida Building Code, and other authorities having jurisdiction. 

      The projects described here may be the same as the projects provided as References. 

    • Work previously awarded to Respondent by the Aviation Authority (required)

      Summarize the volume of work previously awarded to Respondent by the Aviation Authority. This will be evaluated in accordance with the CCNA to effect an equitable distribution of work, provided such distribution does not violate the principle of selection of the most highly qualified firms.

    • QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS
    • Form 3B - Project Manager for Construction's Comparable Contracts/Projects (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload. Use one form for each project performed by the proposed Project Manager for Construction. It is preferred that the reference contact be the owner of the facility, who is familiar with the Respondent’s role on that project. Reference checks will be conducted on those projects and may be conducted on other projects. The qualifying projects should represent the Respondent’s skill and experience in working on projects of the size, type and complexity and include experience with permitting, coordinating with, and complying with the rules and regulations of the City of Orlando, the Florida Building Code, and other authorities having jurisdiction.

      The projects described here may be the same as the projects provided as References.

    • Form 5 - Key and Support Personnel Resumes (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • Workload of Proposed Individuals (required)

      Describe the recent, current, and projected workloads of the proposed individuals, including the availability/capacity and commitment of the personnel to start immediately upon contract execution and to continue with the contract until completion. Describe any contingency plans for staffing availability.

    • WORK LOCATION OF PERSONNEL DURING CONSTRUCTION
    • Form 6 - Work Location of Personnel (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • APPROACH TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
    • Approach to Contract Management (required)

      Include a description of available resources and experience with and the approach to the management of an on-call or continuing type of contract

    • APPROACH TO SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
    • Approach to Schedule Management (required)

      Describe your approach to providing schedule management and your track record of success

    • APPROACH TO QUALITY CONTROL
    • Approach to Quality Control (required)

      Describe Respondent's Quality Control program for design and construction.

    • APPROACH TO CLOSE-OUT
    • Approach to Close-Out (required)

      Describe Respondent's proposed approach to ensuring the timely close-out of construction projects

    • OTHER REQUIREMENTS: INSURANCE, APPROACH TO LDB/VBE COMPLIANCE, AND DISCLOSURES
    • LDB / VBE Participation Plan (required)

      Respondent shall clearly state its written commitment to achieve or exceed the participation goals that will be established for each project.

      Respondent shall clearly describe its action plan that demonstrates the Respondent’s understanding of the LDB/VBE Policies and how the Respondent plans to achieve or exceed the participation goal(s). The Aviation Authority is seeking a detailed action plan that the Respondent will implement in order to maximize LDB/VBE participation in a robust, meaningful matter, reduce barriers of entry for LDB/VBE firms, and promote development of LDB/VBE firms.

      Any commitment made at this stage will be a contractual obligation. Respondents are encouraged to identify specific firms that may be used to achieve the goals, which may vary depending upon the precise scope of work for each project.

      Refer to Section 7: Small Business Programs, for more information.

    • Proof of Insurability (required)

      Demonstrate ability to meet insurance requirements listed in Section 5: Insurance and Surety Bond Requirements of this solicitation by providing evidence of one of the following:  Certificate of Insurance on Acord form or form acceptable to Aviation Authority, signed affirmation of ability to comply from a licensed insurance agent, or insurance quote.   See Section 5: Insurance and Surety Requirements for additional details.

      Please upload proof of insurability.  

    • Prior or Pending Lawsuits, Convictions, Indictments, Investigations, Regulatory Investigations (required)

      The Respondent shall provide a description of all prior or pending lawsuits, convictions, indictments, investigations, and regulatory investigations, either civil or criminal, in which the Respondent or its affiliates, subsidiaries, parent company, directors, senior officers, senior regional officers, the proposed team members have been involved with in the last five (5) years immediately preceding the date of Respondent’s response to this Solicitation - or provide an affirmative statement that there are none.

    • Is Federal Funding Language applicable to this project? (required)
    • Pre-Solicitation meeting attendance (required)
    • Will the pricing remain sealed until technical/qualification scores are finalized? (required)
    • Include Cyber/Privacy Insurance (required)
    • Amount for Cyber/Privacy Liability Insurance (required)

      Enter amount, without dollar sign.  If none, enter N/A.

    • Include Warehouse Operators Legal Liability (required)
    • Amount for Warehouse Operators Legal Liability Insurance (required)

      Add amount as numbers, without dollar sign

    • Include Crime Insurance (required)
    • Amount for Crime Insurance Coverage (required)

      Enter amount without dollar sign.  If none, enter N/A.

    • Include Garage Keepers Insurance (required)
    • Amount for Garage Keepers Insurance (required)

      Enter number without dollar sign.  If none, enter N/A

    • Include Garage Liability Insurance (required)
    • Amount for Garage Liability Insurance (required)

      Enter number without dollar sign.  If none, enter N/A

    • Include Pollution / Environmental Insurance? (required)
    • Amount for Pollution/Environmental Liability (required)

      Enter number only, without dollar sign. If not applicable, enter "N/A"

    • Include Professional Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance (required)
    • Amount for Professional Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance (required)

      Enter number without dollar sign.  If none, enter N/A

    • Does this solictation require any Licenses or Certifications? (required)
    • What type of License/Certificate must be included? (required)

      Licensed Physician

    • Minimum Requirements - Experience - Include verbiage? (required)
    • Minimum Requirements - Relevant experience within the last____ years (required)

      in words

    • Minimum Experience - Minimum Value of Past Project (required)

      Enter number only, without $ sign

    • Minimum Experience - Number of project in past (required)

      Enter number only

    • Minimum Experience - Allowable alternative combination of experience - For the purpose of this RFSQ, one $20 Million project may satisfy the requirement for two $10 million projects, and build-out projects that include the construction of interior shell spaces, walls, ceilings, floors, interior fixtures and finishes may qualify as a renovation projects.

      Update prompt sentence as needed.

    • Minimum Requirements - Minimum number of years experience (required)

      in words

    • Request Finance Forms? (required)
    • Include badging language? (required)
    • Is CBP seal needed? (required)

      Enter is or is not, as applicable.

    • Does this solicitation require a Payment or Performance Bond? (required)
    • Performance Bond - in a penal sum equal to... (required)

      Such Performance Bond shall be current and in compliance at all times during the Term of the Contract in a penal sum equal to [amount in words] (amount in numbers)

    • Is there an MWBE/LDB/VBE Participation Goal? (required)
    • What is the MWBE goal for this contract? (required)

      Enter number without % sign.

    • What is the LDB goal % of total contract? (required)

      Enter number without % sign.

    • What is the VBE goal for this contract? (required)

      Enter number without % sign.

    • References (contact only) to be included? (required)
    • Number of References? (required)

      in words

    • References within ____ years (required)

      five

    • Committee for Recommendation (required)

    Key dates

    1. May 18, 2026Published
    2. June 17, 2026Responses Due

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