Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO AWARD AND APPROVE Agreement for fixed contract to low bidder, Ranger Construction Industries, Inc., for Taxilane T Rehabilitation at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Bid No. PNC2132049C1, for the Aviation Department, in the amount of $10,288,888 (including a total allowance amount of $500,000).
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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 rehabilitation of Taxilane T 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 (OESBD) determined that no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal should apply to this solicitation based on change in federal regulations governing the DBE program (Exhibit 3).
This agreement provides for the rehabilitation of Taxilane T at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). This consists of rehabilitating 5,900 feet of Taxilane T, including asphalt milling and overlay, plus full-depth reconstruction of a 2,200-foot segment. Additional work includes limited shoulder repairs, taxiway edge light replacements, and new pavement markings. The project work will be executed in eight phases to minimize impacts on aircraft operations.
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 $500,000. Expenditures under the allowance 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 Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger) and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 4).
One County vendor performance evaluation has been completed for Ranger in the past five years with an overall rating of 4.00 out of possible rating of 5.00. Copies of the vendor performance evaluations are available upon request.
The Purchasing Division reviewed the prices submitted by the low bidder, Ranger, and has determined that the prices submitted are fair and reasonable based on price analysis (Exhibit 5).
The bid was advertised on May 11, 2026, and opened on June 11, 2026; three 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.
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 Agreement funding sources are the Aviation Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Capital Fund, federal and state grants in the total amount of $10,288,888.
Requisition AVC0001518