Project Information

Bid Title

Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement

Issuing Agency

Tampa International Airport

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jun 17, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 29, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 6/18/2026

Due Date: 7/29/2026

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Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement

Request for Qualifications

Planning and Development

90607 , 90638 , 92544 , 95826

Project ID: 7915 27

Release Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:17am

All dates & times in Eastern Time

Draft Response Events RSVP No Bid41 days, 16 hours, 49 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Wed, Jun 17, 2026 10:17 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (Authority) invites interested Design-Build firms (Respondent) to submit qualifications to provide professional design and construction services in accordance with Florida Statute Section 287.055 for the design and construction of the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement (Project) at Tampa International Airport (TPA). This Project will be designed and constructed using the progressive Design-Build methodology.

Background

The existing ATCT facility was constructed in the early 1970s and is in need of replacement. TPA’s existing ATCT is operated, owned, and maintained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA, in conjunction with the Authority, has determined that an acceptable location for the new ATCT is Site 18A, which is within an approximately 2-acre parcel located at the northwest quadrant of the Main Terminal complex.

Since the FAA’s approval, it has been determined that the ATCT location needs to be adjusted. The Authority has submitted an adjusted ATCT location to the FAA, which is approximately 40 feet west of Site 18A. The adjusted ATCT location is identified as Site 18C and is currently under review by the FAA. See Exhibit A, Conceptual Site Layout Plan, which represents the conceptual site layout plan for the ATCT facility and includes the new ATCT's adjusted location.

The Project’s location is currently under construction, featuring an elevated guideway for shuttle car service between the Main Terminal and the new Airside D. Construction is expected to be completed in February 2027. The Authority’s goal is to complete the ATCT structure and remove the cranes by March 1, 2029, ahead of Airside D’s May 2029 opening.

The Authority and the FAA are in the process of finalizing an agreement whereby the Authority will contract for and manage the design and construction of the Project. The FAA will be included as a major stakeholder in all facets and approvals of the design and construction of the Project.

The FAA will be responsible for the design, furnishing, installation, testing, and commissioning of all FAA required electronic and operational systems (FAA Equipment).

Funding for this Project is provided through a contribution from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Timeline

Solicitation Posted:

June 18, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Solicitation Conference (Mandatory):

July 2, 2026, 10:00am

In-Person: Authority Boardroom - SkyCenter, which is located on the fourth floor of the SkyCenter One Office Building at 5411 SkyCenter Dr, Tampa, FL 33607

Parking Instructions: Parking for the public to access SkyCenter is in the parking garage directly next to SkyCenter. The gate arm of the parking garage will be in the raised position. Respondent will park on Level 5 or 6 of the parking garage. Respondents will NOT park in front of the SkyCenter building or the cell phone lot.

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Request for Clarification Deadline:

July 15, 2026, 5:00pm

Addendum posted:

July 22, 2026, 5:00pm

Deadline for Submitting Solicitation responses:

July 29, 2026, 2:00pm

Notice of Minimum Qualifications Meeting posted:

July 29, 2026, 5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

August 11, 2026, 10:00am

In-Person: Conference Room SC4-C3 - SkyCenter, which is located on the fourth floor of the SkyCenter One Office Building at 5411 SkyCenter Dr, Tampa, FL 33607

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Conference ID: 808 917 690#

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Notice of Technical Evaluation Committee Meetings and Interviews posted:

August 11, 2026, 5:00pm

Technical Evaluation Committee Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

August 31, 2026, 9:30am

In-Person: Conference Room SC4-C3 - SkyCenter, which is located on the fourth floor of the SkyCenter One Office Building at 5411 SkyCenter Dr, Tampa, FL 33607

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Conference ID: 556 071 669#

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Technical Evaluation Committee Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

September 1, 2026, 9:30am

In-Person: Conference Room SC4-C3 - SkyCenter, which is located on the fourth floor of the SkyCenter One Office Building at 5411 SkyCenter Dr, Tampa, FL 33607

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Call-In: 1 813-694-2596
Conference ID: 531 410 753#

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Interviews:

September 2, 2026

Interviews:

September 3, 2026

Final Technical Evaluation Committee Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

September 4, 2026, 9:30am

In-Person: Conference Room SC4-C3 - SkyCenter, which is located on the fourth floor of the SkyCenter One Office Building at 5411 SkyCenter Dr, Tampa, FL 33607

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Call-In: 1 813-694-2596
Conference ID: 368 420 615#

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Selection by Authority’s Board (Non-Mandatory):

October 1, 2026, 9:00am

Authority Boardroom - SkyCenter, which is located on the fourth floor of the SkyCenter One Office Building at 5411 SkyCenter Dr, Tampa, FL 33607

Submit Final Fee & Scope Proposal:

November 10, 2026, 5:00pm

Contract presented to Authority’s Board for award (Non-Mandatory):

December 3, 2026, 9:00am

Authority Boardroom - SkyCenter, which is located on the fourth floor of the SkyCenter One Office Building at 5411 SkyCenter Dr, Tampa, FL 33607

Commodity Codes

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