Tampa International Airport Opengov #267443

Design and Construction of Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement at Tampa International Airport

This opportunity involves the replacement of the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Tampa International Airport (TPA): - Government Buyer: - Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (local government entity) - Scope of Work: - Design and construction of a new ATCT to replace the existing 1970s-era tower - Construction of an elevated guideway for shuttle service between the Main Terminal and Airside D - Progressive Design-Build methodology to be used - Stakeholder Involvement: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a major stakeholder - FAA will approve all design and construction - FAA responsible for design, furnishing, installation, testing, and commissioning of all required electronic and operational systems - Funding: - Project funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) - Notable Requirements: - Close coordination with the FAA throughout the project - Adherence to federal and local construction standards - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Professional design and construction services for ATCT replacement and shuttle guideway - No product line items or part numbers specified in the notice

Description

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is seeking Design-Build firms to submit qualifications for the design and construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower at Tampa International Airport. The project involves replacing the existing tower built in the early 1970s with a new tower located at Site 18C, including an elevated guideway for shuttle service between the Main Terminal and Airside D. Construction is underway with expected completion in February 2027, and the tower structure targeted for completion by March 1, 2029. Funding is provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

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