The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is seeking qualified contractors to rehabilitate the general‑aviation apron at Tampa International Airport (TPA). The scope includes milling and overlaying approximately 99,500 square yards of existing asphalt, removal or adjustment of tie‑down hardware, replacement of pavement markings, installation of new signage, and associated site work such as silt fence installation, shoulder dressing, and sodding. The project will be performed under a competitive bid process with a mandatory pre‑bid conference and a non‑mandatory site inspection on October 13, 2026. Bids are due electronically by November 16, 2026, with award expected December 3, 2026. The contract includes an Owner’s allowance of $200,000 for unforeseen items.
• Location: Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL
• Work: Asphalt milling (2” depth), variable‑depth milling, crack repair, tie‑down removal, new signage, pavement marking (permanent & temporary), emulsion tack coat, sod installation
• Estimated quantities: ~99,500 SY asphalt milling, 13,500 TON asphalt pavement, 12,725 GAL emulsion, 2,100 SY sodding, multiple signage items
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference: Oct 13, 2026 (in‑person or Teams)
• Submission deadline: Nov 16, 2026, 2:00 PM (electronic)
• Award date: Dec 3, 2026
• Required qualifications: Florida business registration, no debarments, insurance, bond, and completion of numerous certification forms.