Hernando County Opengov #26-CG01292

Airfield Perimeter Wildlife Fencing Improvements at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (BKV)

This opportunity involves a federally funded construction project to improve airfield perimeter wildlife fencing at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (BKV) in Brooksville, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Hernando County Board of County Commissioners, Airport Department, Procurement Department - Project Scope: - Installation and retrofitting of approximately 15,200 linear feet of 8-foot and 10-foot high chain-link fencing with 4-foot deep wildlife deterrent skirts - Installation of 10-foot high manual and rolling vehicular gates - Construction of concrete pads at gates and as alternate fence foundations - Clearing and grubbing of 5 acres, including tree removal and backfill - Hydroseeding of 10 acres of disturbed areas - Gopher tortoise relocation as an additive bid item - Surveying, stakeout, as-built surveys, and safety/security maintenance during airfield operations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to licensed contractors with relevant experience - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a certified general contractor license in Florida - Compliance with federal and state regulations, including Buy America provisions and wage rates - Submission of a bid bond or equivalent security - Project duration is estimated at 115 consecutive calendar days - Technical specifications, plans, and contract provisions are provided as attachments - Place of Performance: - Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport, 15800 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604 - Contracting office: Hernando County Procurement Department, 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604

Description

This solicitation is for construction services to improve certain segments of the existing airfield perimeter fence at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (BKV) in Hernando County, Florida. The project aims to enhance safety within the Aircraft Operations Area by increasing fence profile heights and implementing measures to prevent wildlife incursion onto the airfield. Licensed contractors experienced in fencing installation and concrete pad work are invited to submit bids. The contract is federally funded and bids are due by May 18, 2026.

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