The project is being delivered as a design-build and is divided into two separate contracts, design and procurement (Part I), and construction (Part II).

The project scope includes design and construction of a new air cargo transfer facility for United Parcel Service (UPS) capable of receiving up to four planes at once. The existing site required clearing and grading of land previously occupied by residential or commercial buildings and city streets. Construction of new apron and taxiway, is contiguous with the existing FedEx air cargo transfer facility. Employee parking, truck and trailer staging areas, are included with the cargo building. An existing City of Tampa pump station was relocated.

By the Numbers

home

30,260 SF
Air Cargo building leased to UPS

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19 acres
site development

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51,900 SY
new apron/taxiway

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3 plane cargo bays
that can accept any combination of planes up to 180 ft. long, wing span of 164 ft.

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One plane cargo bay
that can accept a 747-8 (250 ft. long and wing span of 224 ft.)

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100
Peak Workforce

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$70M
Project Value

Scope of Work

Design of and construction of improvements and UPS air cargo transfer facility
Site development (clearing utilities and grading)
Overnight truck parking, truck staging area and employee parking
Concrete aprons and taxiway
Roadway improvements
Hydrant fuel system

Unique Challenges

Finalizing scope between Hillsborough County Aviation (HCAA) and UPS.
Compressed schedule to support the opening of an additional passenger terminal area in early 2024.
Construction within the air-side security perimeter.
Coordination with existing FedEx air cargo operations.