https://www.constructiondive.com/news/weitz-co-orlando-airport-infrastructure-pedestrian-bridge-rental-car/688894/ July 25, 2023 The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has tapped The Weitz Co. to build the Terminal C multi-modal connector pedestrian bridge and rental car lobby at the Orlando International Airport, according to a press release. The design-build project will cost about $113 million. The project entails construction of a 450-foot-long elevated pedestrian walkway and an adjacent rental car lobby area that will connect the new Terminal C with the existing rail and ground transportation facility. It's one of many upgrades at Florida's busiest airport included in its multiyear Capital Improvement Program.When complete, the project will bring new elevators, escalators, stairs and four moving walkways, and will provide travelers convenient access to Terminal C, the Train Station and the Terminal Link people mover, according to the release. It will also include rental car counters and queuing areas, multi-use information displays and interior landscaping. Construction will begin later this year and is scheduled to be completed in 2025. The Des Moines, Iowa-based contractor's design team includes Rhodes + Brito Architects, Ramski Interior Design, TLC Engineering, Base Consultants and Avcon -- all headquartered in Orlando, Florida. "The Weitz Co.'s Aviation Team is extremely excited to be selected for this project," said Ben Bunge, Weitz director of aviation. "Our strong relationships have positioned this project for success, and we look forward to working with GOAA on this project as they continue working on their master plan." __________________________________________ Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (the Authority), notice is hereby given that design/build firms (Proposers) are invited to submit Statements of Qualifications for the design and construction of BP-S00198, Terminal C Multi-Modal Connector Pedestrian Bridge & Rental Car Lobby (Design/Build) (the Project) at the Orlando International Airport (the Airport) This Project will complete the construction of approximately 450 ft. of an elevated, enclosed and conditioned pedestrian walkway and adjacent rental car lobby area on the north side of the pedestrian walkway that will directly connect the new Terminal C with the existing multi-modal facility that will serve up to four forms of passenger rail and all forms of public and private ground transportation. The Project must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, provide accessibility for all individuals, include four moving walkways, and elevators, escalators and stairs to navigate between the two facilities. The Project includes rental car counters and queuing areas, multi-use information displays, interior landscaping, and preservation of all future capabilities for baggage right-of-ways and connection to future facilities and parking facilities. The Project services include all design and construction required for a fully functioning facility consistent with the Design Criteria Package, including, but are not limited to, preparation of design documents, architectural design, environmental, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering design, security and systems design, surveying, permitting, evaluation and documentation of existing conditions, verification of as-built conditions, cost estimating and scheduling, construction, quality control, testing, commissioning, turnover to operations and all other services necessary for a fully functioning facility, including coordination with the Authority, its Consultants, the City of Orlando and all agencies having jurisdiction over the Project. The Project Scope, the Submission Requirements, Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Program and questions regarding the Project will be reviewed at the Pre-Submittal Conference. Proposers are hereby notified that compliance with federal grant requirements may be required, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements of 49 CFR Part 26, and the Aviation Authoritys Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation Program; (2) the Buy American requirements imposed by Section 9129 of the Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990; (3) the minimum prevailing wage rates established by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor (Davis Bacon), for all construction services as defined by the federal government; (4) Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246), as amended, requiring an Equal Opportunity Report Statement; (5) Certification Regarding Lobbying Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 20 for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements; 6) Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility And Voluntary Exclusion (2 CFR Part 1200,2 CFR Part 180, and the Aviation Authoritys Policy Section 130.04; 7) the Standard Title VI Assurances and Nondiscrimination Provisions; 8) the Foreign Trade Restriction Certification (49 USC 50104 and 49 CFR part 30); and, 9) the procurement of recovered materials pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247. Timetables: Goals for minority participation for each trade: 15.5% Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9% The DBE Participation Goal for this contract is 25%. The procurement Committee is scheduled to meet on May 31, 2023 to interview the shortlisted firms. The award of the contract is subject to approval by the Aviation Authority prior to any work or services being performed Shortlist Confirmed.