Site work and new construction of a transportation facility in Sarasota, Florida. Design plans call for the construction of a transportation facility; and for site work for a transportation facility.

An engineer has been selected. As of May 13, 2021 the engineer states that design will officially start in June 2021. General contractor bidding is not expected to commence before mid 2022. Construction is not expected to begin before third quarter 2022. A design firm has been selected. The previous solicitation is included below for reference: The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA), henceforth referred to as "Authority", is seeking professional services to provide design, permitting, bidding, and construction phase services for the Ground Transportation Center project. The project scope will reconfigure the ground transportation area at the west end of the terminal to provide staging and pickup for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), taxis, airport shuttles, limousines, and public transportation vehicles. The Center should include covered pickup lanes, protected pedestrian walkways, lighting, driver's lounge with restrooms, security, and technology for access and control (possibly plate reading technology). Preliminary concept has been prepared and is included with this solicitation Deadline for Written Questions /Clarifications: December 14, 2020 . To assist responding consultants and individuals in preparing their Statement of Qualifications, information requests concerning the project, consultant selection criteria, general requirements, and administrative procedures are to be directed in writing to Elisa Traub, Project Coordinator, Engineering, Planning & Facilities at: elisa.traub@srqairport.com, or by Fax: (941) 359-5007. Requests received by December 14, 2020 will be responded to and sent to all interested parties. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.