Heart of Georgia RFQ Engineering 2026.docx

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

AIRPORT CONSULTING SERVICES-Engineering and Construction

The Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority (HGRAA) is seeking a qualified aviation consulting firm to provide professional planning and or Environmental services in connection with the Airport Capital Improvement Plan at the HGRAA.

It is the intent of the HGRAA to enter into a multi-year Master Agreement with a consultant for the upcoming five (5) year period. The selected consultant will negotiate and enter into individual sub-agreements for services, based on the scope of work, with the HGRAA on an assignment-by-assignment basis during the term of the Master Agreement. The selection of the consultant is being done in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E and applicable Georgia statues and laws. Responding firms 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.

The HGRAA reserves the right to reject any and all submittals in response to this Request for any reason. The HGRAA is not liable for any costs incurred by the Consultant in the preparation or presentation of a response to this request.

Scope of Services

The scope of work to be included in the multi-year contract 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. Construct/Rehabilitate Airfield Drainage Systems.

e. Construct/Rehabilitate Airfield Pavement, Lighting, and NAVAIDs/ILS Improvements.

f. Construct/Rehabilitate Airport Buildings (Terminal / Hangars / Maintenance).

g. Construct/Rehabilitate Airport Roadways and Parking Lots.

h. Install/Upgrade Airport Fencing and Security Systems.

i. Land Acquisition

j. Such other airport-related work as the HGRAA may deem necessary.

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 any sub-consultant firms.

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 in the past five (5) years at general aviation airports of regional significance (i.e. GASP Level 3 or larger) similar in nature to the HGRAA and other airports in Georgia.

5. Proximity to the HGRAA: 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 four (4) current airport clients of the primary firm located within Georgia.

7. Regulatory Familiarity: Demonstrate familiarity with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Atlanta District Office and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Aviation Programs.

8. Workload: Provide a brief summary of the primary firm’s current workload and ability to met schedules and deadlines.

Evaluation Criteria

The criteria to be used in the selection of the consultant are as follows:

1. Firm Qualifications and Experience

2. Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience

3. Relevant Project Experience

4. Geographical Location

5. References

6. Performance on Past Similar Projects

7. Familiarity with the FAA, GDOT Aviation Programs

8. Workload

9. Responsiveness to the RFQ

All interested parties should submit four (4) copies of the Statement of Qualifications, which shall contain no more than thirty (30) pages, excluding tabs and a cover letter not exceeding two (2) pages. Submittals shall be printed single-sided on 8.5” x 11” paper.

Responses are to be addressed to:

AIRPORT CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES

317 AIRPIRT ROAD

EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023

Deadline for submittal is 12:00 p.m. May 4 th, 2026. The Statement of Qualifications should be delivered in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked, “Airport Consulting Engineering Services.” HGRAA shall assume no responsibility for responses that are received after the prescribed time, or that are not properly addressed or identified.

Please submit any questions regarding this RFQ via e-mail to Jeff Fordham at fordhamaviation@gmail.com. The deadline for questions shall be 12:00 p.m. on April 15th, 2026. Responding firms shall have no contact related to this project with City, county or appointed officials, members of the HGRAA, during this Statement of Qualifications process. Any such contact will subject the firm to immediate disqualification for consideration for this project.

This is a Request for Qualifications only. Price proposals are not required at this time.

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. It is the intent of the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority to select a consultant as a result of this effort.