Santa Rosa County Opengov #296255

Santa Rosa County seeks construction of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at Peter Prince Field.

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is seeking bids for the construction and installation of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at Peter Prince Field in Milton, Florida. - Project replaces an unsupported weather station; parts for the old system are unavailable - Scope includes: - Installation of AWOS III P/T system (complete) - Construction of towers and fencing - Electrical demolition and new utility services - Installation of electrical components: #4 AWG 600V THWN-2 conductor (1,500 ft), #2 AWG solid copper counterpoise cable (500 ft), copper clad steel sectional ground rods (20 units), Schedule 40 PVC ducting (500 ft total), L-867B junction can (1 unit) - FCC registration for AWOS system - One-year maintenance contract for the AWOS - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; AWOS III P/T is the primary product - Notable requirements: - Electronic bid submission - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays - Encouragement of participation from small, minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses

Description

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at Peter Prince Field. The project involves installing a new AWOS to replace the existing unsupported weather station, including installation of towers, fencing, equipment, FCC registration, and new power service if needed. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026, and bids must be submitted electronically by October 5, 2026. The Board encourages participation from small, minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises and reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all bids.

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