Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Construction

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is seeking sealed bids to construct a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at Peter Prince Field (Milton, FL). The project includes site preparation, installation of weather‑monitoring equipment, integration with airport operations, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Bidders must obtain specifications via the county e‑procurement portal, attend a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting on September 9, 2026, and submit all questions by September 18, 2026. Final bids are due electronically by 10:00 a.m. on October 5, 2026. The contract will require a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds if the contract exceeds $200,000, and adherence to Buy‑America, environmental, and minority‑business participation requirements. • Location: Peter Prince Field, 5550 North Airport Road, Milton, FL 32583 • Scope: Design, civil work, equipment procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of an AWOS • Pre‑bid meeting: Sep 9, 2026 (non‑mandatory) • Question deadline: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 pm • Bid deadline: Oct 5, 2026 10:00 am (electronic) • Required bonds: 5 % bid bond; performance/payment bonds if > $200k • Compliance: Federal grant rules, Buy‑America, EPA recovered‑material preferences, M/WBE utilization • Contact: Custodian of Public Records, (850) 983‑1857, [email protected]