Bid Number: #2022-RFQ-2
Bid Title: Request for Qualifications for Jimmy Carter Regional Airport
Category: Professional Services
Status: Closed

Description:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS #2022-RFQ-02

AMERICUS-SUMTER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY,

AMERICUS GEORGIA

JIMMY CARTER REGIONAL AIRPORT

AIRPORT CONSULTING SERVICESDESIG

N/E NGIN EE RI NG/CONSTRUCTION

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Jimmy Carter Regional Airport Request For Qualifications

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

Advertisement ................................................................................................................................................... 3

Request For Qualifications(RFQ) ....................................................................................................................... 4

Scope ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Selection Cr,teria ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Submission Information ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Project List ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

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Jimmy Carter Reginal Airport Request For Qualifications

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Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority, Americus Georgia

Jimmy Carter Regional Airport

Airport Consulting Services-Design/Engineering/Construction

Request For Qualifications #2022-RFQ-2

The Jimmy Carter Regional Airport, located in Americus, Georgia requests "Statements of Qualifications"

from qualified firms to engage in services of a consulting firm for design and construction services in

connection with the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (or project description) at the Jimmy Carter Regional

Airport. Notices of Requests for Statements of Qualifications will only be provided to consulting firms that

are currently prequalified with the GDOT in Area Classes 1.08 Airport Master Planning, 2.09 Airport Design,

and 8.02 Airport Construction Administration and Observation. The complete Request for Qualifications may

be obtained by sending an email with subject name "REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS" to

. This is NOT a request for a priced proposal. Statements must be sealed, delivered

via mail or in person, and marked "Airport Consulting Engineering Services #2022-RFQ-2" on the outside of

the envelope. Statements of Qualifications must be received at the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport, 233

Airport Rd., Americus, Georgia 31709 ATTN: Terrell Templin by no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February

10, 2023. Some advertised services may not be required, and the Sponsor reserves the right to initiate

additional procurement action for any of the services included in this advertisement or RFQ.

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Jimmy Carter Regional Airport Request For Qualifications

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL AIRPORT PLANNING, ENGINEERING,

ARCHITECTURAL & CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION/ADMINISTRATION

CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR

JIMMY CARTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, SUMTER COUNTY GEORGIA

The Jimmy Carter Regional Airport is seeking a qualified aviation consulting firm to provide professional

on-call planning, engineering, architectural, and construction inspection/administration services,

including, but not limited to, geotechnical/subsurface investigations and topographic surveying,

environmental assessments, preliminary and final design, and bidding, at the Jimmy Carter Regional

Airport in Sumter County, Georgia.

It is the intent of the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport to enter into a Master Agreement with a consultant

for the upcoming five (5) year period. The selected consultant will negotiate and enter into individual work

authorizations/task orders for services based on the scope of work, with the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport

on an assignment-by-assignment basis during the term of the Master Agreement.

The services are limited to projects that the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport expects to initiate within Five

(5)years of the effective date of the Master Agreement. A list of the anticipated projects for the Five (5)

year period is on page 8 of this RFQ. It is noted that some services may not be required. The Jimmy

Carter Regional Airport reserves the right to initiate additional procurement actions for projects and

work items included in the initial procurement.

The selection of the consultant will comply with 49 USC§ 47107(a) (17), 2 CFR §200.320, and FAA Advisory

Circular 150/5100-14 Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant

Projects, and applicable Georgia statutes and laws, as amended. Responding firms/teams must possess a

current pre-qualification by the Georgia Department of Transportation in Area Classes No. 1.08 Airport

Master Planning and No. 2.09 Aviation (determined by project list).

The consultant and any subconsultants proposed shall not discriminate based on race, color, national

origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization is

required for federally funded projects over $250,000. Proposed DBE firms are to be certified by the

Georgia Uniform Certification Program. The consultant shall conduct applicable requirements of 49 CFR

Part 26 in the award and administration of all Federally assisted contracts. Failure by the Consultant to

conduct these requirements is a material breach of the contract, which may result in the termination of

the contract or such other remedy as the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport deems appropriate.

The Jimmy Carter Regional Airport reserves the right to reject any submissions to this RFQ, request

clarification, or waive informaliti es/technicalities if they are deemed in the best interest of the Jimmy

Carter Regional Airport. The Jimmy Carter Regional Airport is not liable for any costs incurred by the

consultant in the preparation or presentation of a response to this request.

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Jimmy Carter Regional Airport Request For Qualifications

Scope of Services

The scope of work to be included in the Master Agreement may include, but is not limited to, the

following:

a. Prepare Project Funding Applications and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Documents.

b. Perform Design, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Administration, and Resident Inspection

Services.

c. Assist with DBE Program Overall Goal Updates / Program Administration.

d. Replace automated Weather Observing System.

e. Design/Construct Airfield Pavement, and NAVAIDs/lLS Improvements.

f. Construct Airfield Electrical Rehabilitation and Segmented Circle and Wind Cone, Including CA/Cl

Services.

g. Design/Construct Apron Expansion and Fuel Facility Relocation.

h. Design/Construct Airport Buildings (Terminal/ Hangars / Maintenance).

i. Design/Construct Runway and Parallel Taxiway Pavement Rehabilitation.

j. Design/Construct Taxi Lane and Concrete Slab for Hanger.

k. Design/Construct Airport Fencing and Security Systems.

I. Other airport-related work as the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport may deem necessary.

Projects are limited to those in the project list and may be accomplished over multiple years, task orders,

and Federal and State grants. Projects or work elements not included in this list or agreement may require

additional procurement actions to ensure compliance with Federal and State requirements and to ensure

qualification of staffing for specialized tasks. The addition of a similar project or work element without

additional procurement action requires the Georgia Department of Transportation's written approval of

the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport request and justification to forego a separate procurement action.

Submission Requirements

Required information is to be presented in a manner that clearly illustrates the following:

1. Team Description/Background: A general description of the submitting firm, including firm size, and

general information regarding all sub-consultant firms on the team.

2. Organizational Chart: Include clear illustration as to the Project Manager and key personnel

representing the primary firm.

3. Resumes: Include for key personnel. Indicate each individual's qualifications and experience.

4. Relevant Experience: Qualifications and experience of the primary firm and subconsultants in the past

five (5) years at general aviation airports similar in nature to the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport.

5. Proximity to the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport: Geographical location of the office that will be

primarily responsible for assigned projects and where the work will be accomplished, as well as the

location of any supporting offices that will likely be involved in this contract.

6. References: Contact name, agency name, and telephone number of at least three (3) current airport

clients of the primary firm.

7. Regulatory Familiarity: Demonstrate familiarity with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and

State Aviation Programs.

8. Workload: Provide a brief summary of the primary firm's current workload and ability to meet

schedules and deadlines.

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Jimmy Carter Regional Airport Request For Qualifications

The following criteria shall be used to select the consultant:

1. Capability to perform all or most aspects of the project and recent experience in airport projects

comparable to the proposed tasks.

2. Key personnel's professional qualifications and experience and availability for the proposed project;

their reputation and professional integrity and competence; and their knowledge of FAA and State

regulations, policies, and procedures.

3. Capability to meet schedules or deadlines.

4. Quality of projects previously undertaken and capability to complete projects without having major

cost escalations or overruns.

5. Qualifications and experience of sub-consultants regularly engaged by the consultant under

consideration.

6. Capability of a branch office that will do the work to perform independently of the home office, or

conversely, its capability to obtain necessary support from the home office.

7. Ability to furnish qualified inspectors for construction inspection.

8. Understanding of the projects' potential challenges and the sponsor's special concerns.

9. Degree of interest shown in undertaking the project and familiarity with and proximity to the

geographic location of the airport.

10. Capability to incorporate and blend aesthetic and architectural concepts with the project design

while accomplishing the basic requirements that transportation facilities be functional, safe, and

efficient.

11. In meeting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal, evidence documenting the

consultant met the DBE goal, or by documenting that it made adequate good faith efforts to meet

the DBE goal.

12. Capability to conduct a Value Engineering (VE) study for projects that are particularly complex or

have unique features.

Selection Process

Qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated by a Selection Committee based on the criteria listed herein.

At the discretion of the Selection Committee, consultants may or may not be invited to participate in an

interview. Interviews, if conducted, may be conducted via phone, informal and/or formal in-person and a

short list of Consultants selected for an interview shall be notified at least seven days prior to the interview

date.

All unsuccessful firms will be notified in writing no later than five days after the selection and contracting

process is completed.

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Jimmy Carter Regional Airport Request For Qualifications

Submittal

All interested parties should submit five (5) hard copies of the Statement of Qualifications. Statements

received after this deadline will not be considered.

Responses are to be addressed to:

Jimmy Carter Regional Airport

Airport Consulting Engineering Services #2022-RFQ-2

ATTN: Terrell Templin

233 Airport Rd.

Americus, Ga 31709

The deadline for submittal is Friday, February 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m..

The Statement of Qualifications should be delivered in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked, "Airport

Consulting Engineering Services #2022-RFQ-2". The Jimmy Carter Regional Airport shall assume no

responsibility for responses that are received after the deadline or submittals that are not properly

addressed or identified.

All questions regarding this RFQ should be made prior to the submittal and addressed to the RFQ point

of contact:

Terrell Templin

233 Airport Rd.

Americus, GA 31709

229-928-1999

The deadline for questions is February 08, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.

Responses to questions will be provided by 5:00 p.m. on February 08, 2023.

Responding firms shall have no contact related to this solicitation with Sumter County elected or

appointed officials, members of the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport Selection Committee, or Airport

employees during this Statement of Qualifications process. Any such contact will subject the firm to

immediate disqualification for consideration for this project. Contact may only be made to the designated

point of contact for this RFQ listed above. Consultants can also request an airport site visit prior to the

submitting.

This is a Request for Qualifications only. In accordance with FAA selection procedures, all selections should

be qualification based. No overhead rate, fees, or any cost information should be identified as part of

this submission.

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Jimmy Carter Regional Airport Request For Qualifications

PROJECT LIST:

Design Runway 5/23 and Parallel Taxiway Pavement

Rehabilitation (FY23)

Replace Automated Weather Observing System (FY23)

Construct Runway 5/23 And Parallel Taxiway Pavement

Rehabilitation, Including CA/Cl Services (FY24)

Design Airfield Electrical Rehabilitation and NAVAID & ILS

Replacement (FY24)

Design Perimeter Fencing (8-ft Chain link Fence w/ 2

strands Barbed Wire} (FY24}

DBE Plan Update 3 - Years (FY2024-2026) (FY24)

Construct Airfield Electrical Rehabilitation and Segmented

Circle and Wind cone, Including CA/Cl Services (FY2S}

Construct NAVAIDS & ILS Replacement (FY25)

Construct Perimeter Fencing (8-ft Chain link Fence w/ 2

strands Barbed Wire} (FY25}

Design Runway 10/28 Pavement Rehabilitation (FY26)

Design Apron Expansion and Fuel Facility Relocation

(FY26)

Construct Runway 10/28 Pavement Rehabilitation (FY27)

Construct Apron Expansion and Fuel Facility Relocation

(FY27)

Design Taxi Lane and Concrete Slab for Corporate Hangar

(80'x80') (FY27)

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Jimmy Carter Regional Airport Request For Qualifications

PROJECT LIST CONTINUED:

Design Corporate Hangar Building {80'x80') (FY27)

Construct Taxi Lane and Concrete Slab for Corporate

Hangar {80'x80'), Including CA/Cl Services (FY28)

Construct Corporate Hangar Building {80'x80') Including

CA/Cl Services (FY28)

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Publication Date/Time:
1/17/2023 12:00 AM
Closing Date/Time:
2/10/2023 2:00 PM

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