Opportunity
Tampa International Airport Opengov #7915 27
Design and Construction of New Air Traffic Control Tower at Tampa International Airport
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
7915 27
NAICS
236220, 237130, 237990
This opportunity seeks qualified Design-Build firms for the replacement of the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Tampa International Airport. - Government Buyer: - Hillsborough County Aviation Authority - Major stakeholder: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Scope of Work: - Design and construction of a new ATCT at Site 18C, adjacent to the Main Terminal - Progressive Design-Build methodology - Integration and coordination with FAA for electronic and operational systems - Site layout and professional design services - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with FAA standards and approvals - Adherence to Cone of Silence restrictions - Project funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) - Completion required before opening of Airside D - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Professional design and construction services - Integration of FAA-furnished systems - Notable Details: - FAA will oversee furnishing, installation, testing, and commissioning of all required systems - Authority manages design and construction, with FAA approval required throughout
Description
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is seeking Design-Build firms to provide professional design and construction services for the replacement of the Air Traffic Control Tower at Tampa International Airport. The project involves designing and constructing a new ATCT using progressive Design-Build methodology, coordinating with the FAA which will manage electronic and operational systems. The new tower will be located at Site 18C near the Main Terminal complex, with construction completion targeted for March 1, 2029. Funding is provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).