Replace Passenger Boarding Bridges Pre-Conditioned Air and Ground Power Units at VPS

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks qualified contractors to supply, install, test, and commission up to three 45‑ton pre‑conditioned air (PCA) units and two 90 kVA ground power units (GPU) on existing passenger boarding bridges at Destin‑Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). The contractor must coordinate with a licensed general contractor, perform field verification, fabricate any necessary mounting structures, conduct system start‑up, functional testing, and provide training to the airport’s maintenance staff. All welding must be performed by certified welders and the contractor must carry extensive insurance (commercial general liability, workers’ compensation, builder’s risk, etc.). Bids are submitted electronically via OpenGov Procurement by October 28, 2026, 3:00 PM. A non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026. The project is funded in part by federal grant money, invoking numerous federal compliance clauses (E‑Verify, drug‑free workplace, non‑discrimination, etc.). • Scope: Furnish and install 3 × 45‑ton PCA units and 2 × 90 kVA GPU units on airport boarding bridges. • Services: Project coordination, field verification, fabrication, installation, start‑up, functional testing, commissioning, and operator training. • Mandatory certifications: Certified welders, extensive liability and workers’ compensation insurance, compliance with federal grant and labor regulations. • Submission: Electronic bid via OpenGov by 3:00 PM, Oct 28 2026; pre‑proposal meeting Oct 15 2026 (non‑mandatory). • Contact: Erin Poole, Purchasing Agent II, Okaloosa County.