Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AWARD AND APPROVE Agreement for fixed contract to low bidder, Central Civil Construction Co., for Taxilane ADG III Westside (Taxilane D), Bid No. PNC2131441C1, for the Aviation Department, in the amount of $20,338,728 (including a total allowance amount of $771,000).
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Section 332.0075(3)(b), Florida Statutes, a governing body must approve, award, or ratify all contracts executed by or on behalf of a commercial service large hub airport in excess of $1,500,000 as a separate line item on the agenda and must provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment. Such contracts may not be approved, awarded, or ratified as part of a consent agenda.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for the construction of a new taxilane and connecting taxiways at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development determined that no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal should apply to this solicitation based on the change in the federal regulations governing the DBE program (Exhibit 3).
This contract provides for all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the construction of a new taxilane and new connecting taxiways at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Four new connecting taxiways will be constructed to connect tenant developments to the new Taxilane D and existing Taxiway C. Services include, but are not limited to, pavement demolition, removal of stormwater drainage, watermain, airfield electrical systems, new airfield asphalt pavement, new vehicle service road, security fencing, drainage system for infield area and landscaping and sodding.
This procurement carries a 100% performance and payment guaranty. The vendor has provided a bid guaranty obligating the vendor to provide requisite performance and payment guaranty, upon notice of award.
The contract includes allowances in the amount of $771,000. Expenditures under the allowances must be approved by the Contract Administrator and will be reimbursed at the vendor’s actual cost without mark-up (Exhibit 2).
The Aviation Department has reviewed the bid submitted by Central Civil Construction Co. and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 4).
No County vendor performance evaluations have been completed for Central Civil Construction Co.
The Purchasing Division reviewed the prices submitted by the low bidder, Central Civil Construction Co., and has determined that the prices submitted are fair and reasonable based on price analysis (Exhibit 5).
The bid was advertised on March 16, 2026, and opened on April 27, 2026; six bids were received with no declinations (Exhibit 2).
The Recommendation for Award was posted on the Purchasing Division website. There was no protest filed against this procurement.
Central Civil Construction Co.’s bid validity expired on August 25, 2026, and Central Civil Construction Co. has agreed to extend it through September 30, 2026.
The amounts referenced in this agenda item were rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Vendor payments will be based on the actual total bid amount. The bid tabulation reflects the actual amount of the award.
The proposed Agreement is Exhibit 1.
Source of Additional Information
Robert E. Gleason, Director, Purchasing Division, 954-357-6070
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The contract funding sources are the Aviation Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Capital Fund 40450, federal and state grants in the total amount of $20,338,728.
Requisition No. AVC0001447