GNV TOWB Parking Lot Refurbishment

Quick Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for the GNV ATCT Parking Lot Refurbishment project at the Gainesville Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) in Gainesville, FL. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract set aside for Total Small Businesses, with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time.

Purpose & Scope

The project aims to refurbish the deteriorated parking lot and surrounding site at the GNV ATCT. The comprehensive scope of work includes:

• Pressure washing and cleaning concrete hardscapes.
• Removing, milling, and resurfacing existing asphalt, including extending the parking area.
• Applying new parking lot striping, replacing wheel stops and bollards.
• Installing #57 stone/graded aggregate over geotextile fabric.
• Improving stormwater drainage through surface regrading.
• Replacing damaged concrete sidewalks and RTR cable vault lids.
• Replacing the automatic gate operator and installing new commercial-grade LED lights and poles.
• The facility must remain fully operational throughout the work, requiring careful coordination and phasing.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
• Estimated Value: $250,000 - $500,000.
• Period of Performance: 60 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
• NAICS Code: 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with a $19M size standard.
• Bonding Requirements: A 20% proposal guarantee is required. Performance and Payment Bonds covering 100% of the awarded contract price are due within 15 calendar days of contract award.
• Wage Determination: Prevailing wage rates for Alachua County, FL (Davis-Bacon Act) apply, as detailed in the provided Wage Determination document.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: January 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. Central Time.
• Submission Method: Via email to Samantha.A.Pearce@faa.gov.
• Required Submittals: Proposals must include completed "Organizational Experience Questionnaire" (OEQ) forms for projects undertaken or completed within the last three years, similar in scope, and valued at or over $150,000. All blocks must be filled accurately and completely.
• Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsible offeror.

Key Dates & Actions

• Questions Due: In writing to Samantha.A.Pearce@faa.gov no later than one week before the closing date (approximately January 23, 2026).
• Site Visit: A strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, site visit is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 0900 local time at GNV ATCT, 3420 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609. Attendees' names must be provided to the Contracting Officer at least four days prior. POC: Richard Learn (407-375-8404).
• SAM Registration: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov by the date established for receipt of offers.

Important Notes

The FAA operates under its own Acquisition Management System (AMS), not the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).