5.6.26_AP_Consultant_2026_W29_RFP.doc

REQUEST FOR SUBMITTALS

REGARDING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

AVIATION CONSULTING SERVICES

May 7, 2026

I. GENERAL

The Board of County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County, Maryland (hereafter known as the Owner) is seeking Statements of Qualifications from aviation consulting firms to provide professional planning, environmental, engineering, architectural, and construction phase services at Bay Bridge Airport (W29). The selected firm will provide the Owner with assistance in implementing airport improvement and maintenance projects over the next five (5) years. Projects may include, but are not limited to, those included in the current 5-Year Airport Capital Improvement Program (ACIP), and involve north airfield apron expansion, and additional projects which may come up within the contract period.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

The required services to be provided by the selected firm shall include all aspects of planning, design, architectural, and environmental services as follows:

1. The consultant will be responsible for assisting the Owner in applying for and obtaining State and Federal funding and preparing necessary documentation for the reporting of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals and accomplishments.

2. The selected firm will provide the Owner with full-service aviation consulting capabilities and be available on an on-call basis.

3. The consultant must be knowledgeable about and comply with all pertinent local, State, and Federal laws and guidelines. Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) regulations and criteria is required.

III. CONTENT OF QUALIFICATIONS PACKAGE

Firms submitting qualifications packages should include the following information:

1. The firm’s overall qualifications and specific experience of key personnel who will be assigned to the projects.

2. Information regarding the availability and location of the key personnel.

3. Information relative to the firm’s experience with FAA and MAA funding programs.

4. List of ongoing projects of the firm indicating location, general scope, and expected completion date.

5. A summary of projects completed within the last three (3) years with scopes similar to those included in the 5-Year ACIP.

6. The firm’s familiarity of Bay Bridge Airport, Queen Anne’s County, and the State of Maryland.

IV. RESPONDENT EVALUATION

Each respondent will be evaluated and ranked upon information submitted for Items 1-5 above with relative priority ranking being based upon the following:

1. Prior performance with similar planning, design, environmental, and construction projects at comparable airports.

2. Ability to provide full-service aviation consulting services.

3. Qualifications of the Project Manager and other key personnel.

4. Overall qualifications and prior performance of firm.

5. Experience with Federal and State funding procedures.

V. SELECTION PROCESS

Submittals will be reviewed and firms will be ranked in order of preference. The selected Consultant will be required to enter into a master contract agreement with the Owner. Individual work authorizations, an outline of the scope of work, and a budget will be prepared by the selected firm for each project/task during the term of the master agreement.

VI. RESPONDENT EVALUATION

Six (6) copies of the Statement of Qualifications shall be submitted in a sealed, opaque envelope marked “STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS–AVIATION CONSULTING SERVICES” and will be received until 2:00 p.m. on June 5, 2026 in the office of Parks and Recreation, 1945 4-H Park Rd., Centreville, MD 21617. Statements of Qualifications received after that time will be considered late and will be returned unopened. Interested firms should limit their response to no more than 30 single-sided typed pages, not including a cover letter and tabs. Failure to comply with providing the above-required information for the Committee’s review may result in disqualification. Inquiries shall be directed to Linda Steiner, Airport Manager at (410)-643-4364.