4-RFP - Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower Services at St George Regional Airport.pdf

Request for Proposals for: Temporary Air Traffic Control

Tower Services at St. George Regional Airport

1. Introduction

The City of St. George invites qualified companies to submit proposals for the provision, installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of a temporary air traffic control tower and associated air traffic control services at St. George Regional Airport (SGU), including the provision of FAA-qualified air traffic controllers holding valid FAA Control Tower

Operator (CTO) certificates, applicable FAA medical certificates or medical qualifications, and any other FAA-required licenses, endorsements, training, certifications, or qualifications necessary to perform air traffic control services at the airport.

2. Project Overview

Project Name: Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower Services at St. George Regional

Airport

Location: 4508 S. Airport Parkway, St. George, Utah 84770

Project Timeline: November 2026 through April 2027

Scope of Work:

Temporary ATCT Facility and Equipment

• Provide, install, operate, maintain, and remove a temporary air traffic control tower at SGU.

• Furnish all FAA-required or FAA-approved communications, surveillance, ADS-B monitoring, recording, weather, power, and support equipment.

Staffing and Qualifications

• Provide at least three (3) qualified air traffic controllers.

• Ensure controllers hold valid FAA CTO certificates, applicable medical qualifications, and all other required FAA credentials.

Operations

2. Operate seven (7) days per week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mountain Time, from November 2026 through April 2027. Hours of operation may be adjusted by the City based on changes in airline schedules, aircraft activity levels, operational demand, FAA requirements, or other airport operational needs. .

• Manage aircraft movements on the airport surface and within the immediate airport traffic area.

• Support anticipated daily activity of up to 30 commercial airline operations and 250 general aviation operations.

Coordination and Compliance

• Coordinate with the FAA, Airport staff, airlines, tenants, emergency responders, and other stakeholders.

• Maintain compliance with applicable FAA operational, safety, and reporting requirements.

Closeout

• Remove contractor-furnished equipment and restore the site at the end of the contract term.

3. Scope of Services

The selected firm will provide complete turnkey temporary air traffic control tower

(ATCT) services St. George Regional Airport (SGU), including:

1. Design:

• Evaluate the designated tower location per FAA recommendation and develop a site layout for the temporary ATCT, equipment, utilities, access, security, and operational safety.

• Identify site, utility, communications, and operational requirements necessary for installation and use of the temporary ATCT.

2. Development:

• Furnish, deliver, install, test, commission, operate, maintain, and remove the temporary ATCT.

• Provide all required tower infrastructure, furnishings, communications, surveillance, ADS-B monitoring, recording, weather, power, backup power, and other operational support equipment.

• Install, test, and complete operational-readiness activities for the temporary ATCT sufficiently in advance of service commencement to ensure the facility is fully operational no later than 5 business days before the required start of ATCT services. The contractor shall coordinate the installation schedule with the City and FAA and obtain all required operational approvals before commencing services.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

• Coordinate with the FAA, City, Airport, and other applicable agencies to obtain required approvals, authorizations, and operational clearances.

• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA requirements, airport rules and regulations, safety requirements, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• Provide air traffic controllers who maintain valid FAA CTO certificates, applicable FAA medical qualifications, and all other FAA-required credentials to perform services at SGU.

4. Installation and Operations:

• Operate seven (7) days per week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mountain Time, from November 2026 through April 2027. Hours of operation may be adjusted by the City based on changes in airline schedules, aircraft activity levels, operational demand, FAA requirements, or other airport operational needs.

• Provide a minimum of three (3) qualified air traffic controllers, along with sufficient relief staffing to maintain uninterrupted service.

• Manage aircraft movements on the airport surface and within the immediate airport traffic area, supporting anticipated activity of up to approximately 30 commercial airline operations and 250 general aviation operations per day. Actual flight schedules, traffic volumes, and operational demands may vary and may be adjusted by the City based on airline schedules, seasonal activity, airport needs, FAA requirements, or other operational conditions.

• Maintain all temporary ATCT facilities, communications, surveillance, ADS-B monitoring, recording, weather, and related operational equipment in safe, fully functional working condition at all times during required operating hours. Promptly repair or replace malfunctioning equipment and provide contingency measures to prevent interruption of air traffic control services.

5. Administration:

• Provide a designated project manager and maintain coordination with the Airport, FAA, airlines, tenants, emergency responders, and other stakeholders.

• Maintain required staffing, training, certification, equipment-maintenance, operational, and safety records.

• Promptly report safety concerns, equipment outages, service interruptions, incidents, or other material issues to the City and appropriate FAA representatives.

6. Project Closeout:

• Decommission and remove the temporary ATCT and all contractor-furnished equipment at the end of the contract term.

• Restore the site to a condition acceptable to the City.

• Provide final operational, maintenance, staffing, certification, incident, and closeout documentation.

4. Submission Requirements

Response length: ≤ 15 pages excluding appendices.

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Firms must submit the following:

1. Firm Information:

o Primary contact details for this proposal.

2. Project Understanding and Approach:

o Describe how your firm will meet the requirements o Explain your strategy to coordinate with local authorities, stakeholders, and trades.

3. Relevant Experience:

o Provide at least three similar projects.

4. Proposed Timeline:

o Outline your approach to meeting the project schedule, including milestones.

5. Fee Proposal:

o Provide a detailed fee structure, including hourly rates or percentage-based fees, or a line-item cost spreadsheet.

o Preference will be given to firms that can minimize travel costs through local availability.

6. Legal and Insurance Requirements:

o Confirm local licensing compliance.

o Provide proof of professional liability insurance.

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5. Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated on the following:

• Local availability and accessibility for regular coordination and site visits.

• Experience with similar projects in the region.

• Familiarity with local permitting and zoning requirements.

• Design approach and alignment with project goals.

• Qualifications of proposed team members.

• Fee structure and cost-efficiency.

• References and demonstrated success on prior projects.

6. Terms and Conditions

• The City of St. George reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

• Late submissions will not be considered.

• This RFP does not constitute a binding contract.

• The selected firm will be required to enter into a formal agreement.

• Any costs associated with proposal preparation will not be reimbursed.