FLL ATCT DB Market Survey

FAA Market Survey | FLL ATCT Design-Build

Market Survey for the Design and Build of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)

1. Introduction and Purpose

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a potential upcoming project for the design and construction of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The purpose of this Market Survey is to seek interested and qualified sources capable of completing this requirement and to gather critical industry feedback regarding alternative project delivery and contracting strategies. This market survey is being conducted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy Section 3.2.1.2.1 (Market Analysis) to assist in procurement planning and acquisition strategy development. The estimated project cost magnitude is approximately $85,000,000.00. This market survey evaluates industry capability and interest using Progressive Design-Build (PDB). The FAA is subject to Executive Order 14402 (Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting), which mandates Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract structures.
2. General Project Description and Scope of Work
The chosen contractor will provide integrated design and construction services to deliver a fully functional and approved ATCT facility. The project will require a high level of coordination and integration among the FAA, the prime contractor, airport stakeholders, and a third-party commissioning agent. Under any Design-Build model, the construction documents prepared by the design-builder must comply with the requirements document, FAA's Terminal Facilities Design Standard (TFDS), and local airport building requirements.
The scope of services contemplated includes, but is not limited to, general facility design and construction of the following elements:
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All permitting, temporary structures, and regulatory compliance actions. Comprehensive site clearing, detailed site investigations (geotechnical, utility mapping), and earthwork.
All site work, airfield utility infrastructure, the ATCT structure itself, and an adjacent administrative Base Building.
All facility systems and technical equipment for conveying (elevators), plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and electrical services.
Utility extensions, airfield utility connections, and ancillary site components.