Professional_Design_and_Engineering_Services_for_the_Airside_2_Wing_Expansion_Program_(W-00650).pdf

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF

QUALIFICATIONS

26-844-RFSQ

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND

ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE

AIRSIDE 2 WING EXPANSION PROGRAM

(W-00650)

GREATER ORLANDO AVIATION AUTHORITY

Professional Design and Engineering Services for the Airside 2 Wing Expansion Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE SOLICITATION PROCESS

3. AVIATION AUTHORITY STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

5. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

6. SCOPE OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS

7. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS

8. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

9. SELECTION AND AWARD PROCESS

10. EVALUATION CRITERIA

11. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

ATTACHMENTS

A - PSA BASE FED-NONFED NO TERM MAY 2026 (AIRSIDE 2)

B - MCO_AS2-WINGPDD_FINAL_PDD_2026-0614(COMBINED)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Overview

The Aviation Authority is seeking to engage a qualified professional firm experienced in

Architectural and Engineering services (A/E Firm) for the design, bid, construction administration and related professional services for the delivery of the Airside 2 Wing

Expansion Program.

The Aviation Authority is seeking a national leader with extensive experience and technical expertise in delivering complex, large scale terminal expansions and comparable aviation capital programs at medium to large hub airports to lead the design delivery of the Airside 2 Wing Expansion, within the approved schedules and budgets, at the quality expected of a world-class airport facility.

The selected A/E Firm shall act as the designer of record and will be responsible for the overall management, coordination and delivery of all design services of the program.

The Services include, but are not limited to:

• Further refine, validate and advance the Program Definition Document (PDD) towards the development of future Basis of Design (BOD) document

• Architectural and Engineering design (all disciplines – all program phases)

• Phasing, constructability and operational continuity (planning level- Concept of operations).

• Cost estimating

• Preparation of bid documents and support during procurement.

• Construction administration service

• Coordination with regulatory agencies, airliners, other AHJ’s and stakeholders

1.2. Program Description

The Aviation Authority intends to deliver an aircraft gate expansion at Orlando

International Airport (MCO) through the construction of Airside 2 Wing 8, related enabling work, and associated apron and airfield improvements. The Program will provide up to nine additional Narrowbody Equivalent Gates (NBEGs) and relocate two existing gates to support near- and mid-term airline demand while maintaining operational continuity within the existing Airside 2. Refer to Attachment B Airside 2

Wing Program Definition Document (PDD) for expanded program description.

1.2.1 Airside and Apron Improvements

The Program includes planning and implementation of airfield and apron infrastructure necessary to support the expanded Airside 2 Wing, including:

• Aircraft apron reconstruction adjacent to Airside 2 to accommodate new contact gates

• Aircraft parking positions configured to support MARS (Multiple Aircraft Ramp

System) operations

• Taxiway, taxilane, and aircraft movement geometry modifications required to maintain FAA-compliant operations

• Apron pavement, markings, lighting, and drainage improvements

• Construction of replacement hardstand/Remain Overnight (RON) aircraft parking positions between Airsides 2 and 4

• Aircraft hydrant fueling systems at Wing 8 apron and hardstands

• Vehicle Service Road (VSR) modifications to support aircraft servicing and emergency access

• Ground service equipment (GSE) storage and charging areas between Airsides 2 and 4

• Relocation of GSE and aircraft support facilities, including vehicle fueling, triturators, trash compactors, and the Delta GSE Maintenance Building

• Coordination with FAA operational requirements, airspace considerations, and air traffic control tower line-of-sight constraints

• Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs)

• Aircraft Preconditioned Air (PCA)

• Aircraft Ground Power (400hz Units)

1.2.2 Airside 2 Wing Expansion

The Program includes the design and construction of a new Airside 2 Wing 8 extending from the northeast side of the existing Airside 2 hub located in the North Terminal

Complex. Major airside components is inclusive of but not exclusive of:

• Passenger Boarding and Holdroom Facilities o Holdrooms sized and configured to meet GOAA-prescribed Levels of Service

(LOS) and airline operational requirements o Gate podiums, boarding queue, biometric boarding infrastructure, and passenger circulation space o Accommodation of both narrowbody and widebody aircraft operations through flexible planning parameters

• Concessions, Retail, and Passenger Amenities o New airside concessions and concessions support shell space and infrastructure necessary for concessions tenant improvement projects including food and beverage and retail opportunities o Renovation or reconfiguration of existing hub concessions as required to improve circulation to Wing 8 o Passenger amenities such as restrooms, family restrooms, adult changing rooms, sensory rooms, serenity room, and children’s play area

• Airline and Operational Support Spaces o Airline operational support areas, including airside-related back-of-house functions, crew spaces, and storage o Airline club/lounge facility, including vertical circulation, optional terrace, and support spaces o GOAA operational, maintenance, and storage spaces supporting expanded airside operations

1.2.3 Building Systems and Utilities

The Program includes expansion and integration of building systems required to support the new facilities, including but not limited to:

• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems

• Central Energy Plant extensions or required upgrades

• Electrical power, standby power, and emergency generation

• Potable water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater

• Information technology and low-voltage systems, including:

o Premises Distribution System and structured cabling o Wireless, common-use, airline, and distributed antenna systems o Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) o Security systems, CCTV, access control, and life safety systems

1.2.4 Modular Construction and Structural Integration

Modular construction is identified as a preferred construction strategy to accelerate delivery and reduce operational impacts. The Program scope includes:

• Structural analysis of modular versus conventional construction approaches

• Accommodation of construction tolerances, transport constraints, and erection sequencing

• Evaluation of intermediate structural elements necessary to support module stability during fabrication, transport, and installation

1.2.5 Phasing, Logistics and Implementation

The Program includes development of construction phasing and logistics strategies to:

• Facilitate construction of remote modular components with nearby contractor field office facilities, parking, and laydown/staging areas

• Maintain uninterrupted airline and passenger operations at Airside 2 during construction

• Minimize impacts to airfield, terminal, and landside functions

• Coordinate enabling work, temporary facilities, access routes, and safety requirements

• Support GOAA Capital Improvement Program (CIP) timing and funding constraints

1.2.6 Optional Other Related Programs / Projects

At the sole discretion of the Aviation Authority, the scope of services for this contract may also include other related programs and projects, such as Terminal A and B modifications that may be necessary including passenger circulation and / or security checkpoint improvements. There is no guarantee that other related programs and projects will be awarded to this Consultant.

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date: June 22, 2026

Pre-Submittal Conference (Non-

Mandatory):

June 29, 2026, 9:30am

SAC Conference Room Alpha, Greater

Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando

International Airport, 11344 Terminal C

Service Road Orlando, FL 32824

Join:

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Meeting ID: 293 225 605 147 381

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Please RSVP to Kendrick Dandridge, Manager, Procurement Capital Projects, kendrick.dandridge@goaa.org for the

Site Visit by Wednesday, June 24.

Please limit Site Visit attendance to one representative per firm.

Question Submission Deadline: July 6, 2026, 12:00pm

Response Submission Deadline: July 22, 2026, 12:00pm

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Meeting ID: 210 155 584 468 067

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Tentative Selection Committee Date: August 11, 2026

Tentative Selection Committee Date for

Interviews:

August 25, 2026

Tentative Aviation Authority Board

Approval Date:

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1.4. Procurement Services Point of Contact

When the Questions and Answers function is not available, please contact Kendrick

Dandridge, Manager, Procurement (Capital Programs), via email at kendrick.dandridge@goaa.org.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE SOLICITATION PROCESS

2.1. Nondiscrimination Legal Notices

a. The Aviation Authority does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 86.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the ADA Coordinator at 407-825-7105 as soon as possible, or at least one full business day prior to any scheduled meeting.

b. In accordance with Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, the Aviation Authority may not request documentation of or consider a Respondent social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the Respondent is responsible.

2.2. Consultant's Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA)

This solicitation is conducted in full compliance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, also known as the Consultant's Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA).

2.3. Reservation of Rights

a. The Aviation Authority reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any informalities or irregularities of a Response, except that (i) the Aviation Authority will not waive the requirement that a Response, complete in all material respects, be received by the Aviation Authority by the time and date specified in the Timeline for the receipt thereof, and (ii) the Aviation Authority will not consider any Response which does not conform in all material respects to the terms of this RFSQ including a commitment to execute the Contract by the

Respondent, if applicable.

b. The Aviation Authority reserves the right to solicit from available sources relevant information concerning a Respondent’s past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation and selection of Respondents.

c. The Aviation Authority reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted in any Response, to require additional information from any

Respondent, or, in the Aviation Authority's sole discretion, to reject any or all

Respondents for any reason and to re-advertise or not to re-advertise the RFSQ.

d. The Aviation Authority reserves the right to reject responses containing any additional terms or conditions not specifically requested in the original special conditions and/or the terms and conditions.

e. The Aviation Authority reserves the right to cancel an award to a Respondent for any reason via written notice.

f. As the best interest of the Aviation Authority may require, the right is reserved to make award(s) by individual items, group of items, all or none, or a combination thereof; or to reject any and all responses. Respondents are cautioned to make no assumptions unless their Response has been determined as meeting the Minimum Requirements and being responsive and responsible. All awards made as a result of this solicitation shall be made in accordance with the applicable policies of the Aviation Authority.

g. The Aviation Authority reserves the right to reject any and all Solicitation, and to re-advertise or elect not to proceed with the services for any reason.

h. The Aviation Authority shall have the right, but not the obligation, to award all or any portion of the services. The extent and scope of the Services, along with the fees for such services, will be subject to final approval by the Aviation Authority.

The Aviation Authority intends, but is not obligated, to enter into a non-exclusive agreement with the highest ranked Respondent to perform the required Services described herein.

i. The Aviation Authority reserves its right to award any or all of the advertised services subject to the availability of funding.

j. The terms Proposer and Respondent are used interchangeably throughout this

Solicitation. The terms Proposal, Response, and Statement of Qualifications are used interchangeably throughout this Solicitation.

k. Labeling information as “proprietary” or “confidential” or any other designation of restricted use shall not protect information from release if required or deemed appropriate by the Aviation Authority under applicable policies, open meeting laws, or public records laws, see Chapters 119 and 286, Florida Statutes. All materials or documents submitted in response to this Solicitation will become the property of the Aviation Authority. By submitting a Response, Respondents specifically waive all claims against the Aviation Authority related to the disclosure of public records.

2.4. Solicitation Information / Instructions To Respondents

a. Sealed electronic responses will be received for this RFSQ through the Greater

Orlando Aviation Authority e-Procurement Platform located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/goaa. Once you have completed the free account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic response. By way of the

Platform, Respondents will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/goaa

b. All Responses must be received by the Aviation Authority as noted in the

Timeline. All Responses timely received will be listed with the name of the

Respondent during the Virtual Opening. The e-Procurement Platform will not allow for late submittals.

c. The time/date stamp clock located in the electronic submittal Platform shall serve as the official authority to determine lateness of any response.

d. The Aviation Authority shall not be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence. This shall include any delay as a result of a technology issue. Any late response shall not be accepted.

e. Responses submitted by hard copy, e-mail, or fax shall not be accepted.

Responses submitted outside of the designated electronic submission Platform shall be rejected as non-responsive regardless of where and when they were received.

f. Respondents shall not be allowed to modify their responses after the opening time and date.

g. Respondents shall submit one Response only. Prime Respondents who also participate in other responses as subcontractors will not be considered.

h. Each Respondent shall complete the Vendor Questionnaire. Please respond to each item individually, as applicable.

i. Unless otherwise directed, all uploaded files must be in PDF format. Do not upload zip files.

j. Once the deadline for receipt of Responses has occurred, no Response may be altered without written approval from the Aviation Authority.

k. Regarding narrative responses: do not include any links to any material, as those will not be reviewed. Additionally, images shall not be added into narrative fields, as those will not be reviewed

2.5. Communications; Questions Regarding Specifications or Solicitation

Process and Receiving Responses

a. Respondents shall submit all inquiries regarding this Solicitation via the e-

Procurement Platform, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/goaa.

Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the Aviation Authority e-Procurement Platform. In the event of the

OpenGov Q&A is not functional, please contact the Procurement Point of Contact specified in Section 1.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/goaa

b. Respondents may also click “Follow” on this Solicitation to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to check the website for answers to inquiries.

c. Questions will be answered through the e-Procurement Platform.

d. If the Aviation Authority determines that it is necessary to change the dates or times prior to the due date, the change will be announced and posted on the e-

Procurement Platform

e. All prospective Respondents shall thoroughly examine and become familiar with the Solicitation package and carefully note the items which must be submitted with the Solicitation as detailed in Section 9: Vendor Questionnaire.

f. Submission of a Response shall constitute an acknowledgment that the

Respondent has read and understands the Solicitation Documents. The failure or neglect of a Respondent to receive or examine any Solicitation Document shall in no way relieve it from any obligations under its Response or the Contract. No claim for additional compensation will be allowed which is based upon a lack of knowledge or understanding of any of the Contract Documents or the scope of work.

g. Per F.S. 287.057 (25): Respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents.

Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

2.6. Pre-Submittal Meeting

a. A virtual and in-person Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held for this solicitation.

b. The date, time, location and Teams Link to the meeting can be find under

Section 1: Introduction

c. The purpose of any Pre-Submittal Meeting is to review and discuss the solicitation (and any addenda) as published.

d. Attendance is non-mandatory, but highly encouraged.

e. Attendees are expected to be familiar with the Solicitation Document.

2.7. Communications; Questions Regarding Specifications or Solicitation

Process

a. Any official communication from a Respondent during the Solicitation process should be submitted to the Aviation Authority via the e-Procurement Platform, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/goaa. A copy of the Administration

Policies (Sections 180.01 and 180.03) are available on the Aviation Authority website. In the event of the OpenGov Q&A is not functional, please contact the

Procurement Point of Contact specified in Section 1.

b. In accordance with the above-referenced policies, any communication directly or indirectly to seek to encourage any specific result in connection with an Aviation

Authority selecting process, including but not limited to, written communications, any and all forms of electronic communications or messaging, including social media, oral communications either in person or by telephone, initiated by a

Respondent or through a lobbyist, agent or third person, to any Aviation

Authority staff and/or Committee/Board member who is a member of any committee constituted for the purposes of ranking Solicitations, making recommendations or making an award, is prohibited from the time that the

Solicitation is released to the time that the award is made.

c. All firms are hereby placed on notice that the Aviation Authority Board and staff shall not be contacted about this RFSQ. Firms and their agents shall not contact members of the Aviation Authority staff and/or Committee/Board member (with the exception of designated Procurement Agent and the Small Business

Development Department). An appropriate official or employee of the Aviation

Authority may initiate communication with a Respondent in order to obtain information or clarification needed to develop a proper and accurate evaluation of the RFSQ. Any official communication from a Respondent during the solicitation process should be submitted via the e-Procurement Platform as directed during the RFSQ process. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in Board action to disqualify your firm from consideration of award.

d. Requests for interpretation, clarification or correction of RFSQ documents, forms or other material in the RFSQ should be made in writing via the e-Procurement

Platform during the Question-and-Answer period. Questions or issues raised at the Pre-Solicitation Conference or during the Question-and-Answer period, which, in the Aviation Authority's discretion, necessitate changes to the RFSQ documents, will be the subject of an addendum to this RFSQ at the conclusion of the question period, and will be made available through the e-Procurement

Platform. It is the responsibility of each Respondent to ensure that it has received and reviewed any and all such response(s) or addendum.

2.8. Public Meetings/Public Records

a. Please be aware that all meetings of the Aviation Authority’s Board are duly noticed public meetings and all documents submitted to the Aviation Authority as a part of or in connection with a Solicitation may constitute public records under

Florida law regardless of any person’s claim that proprietary or trade secret information is contained therein.

b. Public meetings are posted on the Aviation Authority's website:

https://flymco.com/airport-business/sunshine-meetings/. Attendance by all interested Parties is encouraged.

2.9. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Policy

a. The Aviation Authority has adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Policy

# 101-02, which addresses the obligation of the Aviation Authority’s Board members and employees to follow the Florida Statutes in reference to these issues. This includes, but is not limited to, the obligations of the Aviation

Authority’s Board members and employees with respect to having an interest in business entities, outside employment, gratuities, divulgence of information, unauthorized compensation and acceptance of gifts. Please be aware that any violation of this policy by a Respondent and/or any attempt to influence an

Aviation Authority Board member or employee to violate the policy is sufficient cause for the denial of the right of the Respondent to Respond on any Contract or sell any materials, supplies, equipment, or services to the Aviation Authority for a period of time that is determined by the Chief Executive Officer. A copy of this policy (101.02) is available on the Aviation Authority’s website:

https://flymco.com/airport-business/policies/ https://flymco.com/airport-business/sunshine-meetings/ https://flymco.com/airport-business/policies/

3. AVIATION AUTHORITY STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1. Appeal

Any Respondent who is adversely affected by a decision or intended decision concerning this competitive solicitation or contract award and who wants to appeal such specifications, decision, or intended decision shall file an appeal within five (5) business days of the date of any decision or intended decision of the Procurement Committee and in compliance with the Aviation Authority’s Policy 110.04, Appeal Process. Failure to file an appeal in accordance with the Aviation Authority’s Policy 110.04, shall constitute a waiver of the appeal process.

The intent to award to a Respondent, if any, will be posted on the Aviation Authority’s e-procurement platform website, and will remain posted for a period of five business days: excluding weekends, federal holidays, and Aviation Authority’s holidays. Failure to file an appeal in accordance with the above stated policy shall constitute a waiver of the appeal process.

3.2. Aviation Authority reservation of rights

The Aviation Authority may reject any and all Responses or waive any minor irregularity or technicality in Responses received. Consultants are cautioned to make no assumptions unless their Response has been determined as meeting the Minimum Requirements and being responsive and responsible. All awards made as a result of this Response shall conform to applicable policies of the Aviation Authority. The Aviation Authority reserves the right to cancel an awarded Response for any reason via written notice.

3.3. Applicable Laws and Regulations

a. The Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the performance of the work specified herein.

b. Consultant shall comply with all health and sanitary regulations adopted by all applicable governing bodies.

c. Consultant shall comply with Federal and State right-to-know laws if hazardous materials are used. Consultant shall report immediately to the AAR any spillage or dumping of hazardous materials on Aviation Authority property. The

Consultant shall also be responsible for the cleanup and any costs incurred for all such incidents.

d. During the performance of this Professional Services Agreement, Consultant shall keep current and, if requested by the Aviation Authority, provide copies of any and all licenses, registrations or permits required by applicable governing agencies.

3.4. Prohibition of Covered Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Consultant shall comply with relevant Federal statutes and regulations, including those from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in accordance, and in compliance with all related requirements in the

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), section 936 (49 U.S.C. § 44801 note). The Consultant warrants that all UAS operations will be conducted in full compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, including but not limited to 14 CFR Part 107, and any other applicable local, state, or

Federal laws and regulations. Sponsors and subgrant recipients cannot use AIP grant funds to enter into, extend, or renew a contract related to covered unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This includes both procurement and operational contracts, as well as contracts with entities that operate such systems.

3.5. Safety and Protection

a. The Consultant shall be solely and completely responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. The Consultant shall take all necessary precautions for safety of and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent injury to, all employees on the work site and other persons including but not limited to, the general public who may be affected thereby.

b. SAFETY: Consultant shall maintain a workplace safety program, including, but not limited to any response to hazards, incidents, and emergencies, outdoor operations during inclement weather, and Consultant shall report facility issues to 407-825-4000 or wo@goaa.org by describing the issue, location, and if possible flagging the area to prevent an incident.

c. PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY: Consultant, in addition to its compliance with regulatory requirements and the Aviation Authority’s policies and procedures, shall take reasonable precautions to prevent causing or contributing to the damages, injury or loss to: (i) employees and other persons who may be affected in, on or about its operations, personnel, materials and equipment that is in its care, custody and control, including its Subcontractors;

and (ii) other property, improvements, and infrastructure at the airport.

Consultant shall comply with any safety, engineering, or other requests/recommendations as it relates to its permitted space, storage, or operations in which the protection of the airport property, public, or employees is determined.

mailto:wo@goaa.org

d. INCIDENT REPORTING: Consultant shall inform its personnel on airport communications as it relates to incidents involving medical episodes, injury, property damage, security issues, maintenance issues, and emergencies.

Consultant shall notify the Aviation Authority’s emergency response personnel

(407-825-2065 or 911), the AAR and immediately when a serious injury occurs during its services/operations at the airport and shall provide written notice of the injury within 48 hours to the Risk Hotline (407-825-2821 or

RiskHotline@goaa.org) . The notice shall provide a description of the incident, including the location and time of the incident, the names and phone numbers of the people involved and witnesses, if any. The Consultant shall cooperate with any investigation of the incident.

e. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Consultant shall notify the Aviation Authority’s emergency response personnel (407-825-2065 or 911) of any hazardous material incident or discovery.

f. COORDINATION OF CLAIMS/DISPUTES: Consultant shall designate and provide the Aviation Authority with contact information to coordinate risk management, claims, and/or insurance issues. Consultant will cooperate with the

Aviation Authority on any investigation, claim, defense, or dispute, including but not limited to providing records, witness statements, and other reasonably requested information.

3.6. Airport Security

The Consultant will be required to comply with all applicable regulations of the TSA and of the Aviation Authority relating to Airport security, including those relating to access to the AOA of Orlando International Airport, as such regulations may be in effect or changed from time to time.

3.7. Airport Operations Area

a. The Consultants personnel and vehicles shall not be allowed within the Airport

Operations Area (AOA), which includes the ramp area and aprons, unless authorized by the Vice President of Security. Consultant's personnel are required to successfully complete SIDA Training and demonstrate proficiency in all Airport

Operations Instructions (AOl's) regarding secured access to airfield and aircraft ramp and apron areas. No escorts of any type will be provided.

b. Airport Security: Consultant's services shall be performed in accordance with the

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA), and any other governmental agency security directives, rules, and regulations. The FAA and the TSA may assess fines and penalties for Contractor's noncompliance with the provisions of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), mailto:RiskHotline@goaa.org

Parts 1540 and 1542, as amended from time to time, or by other agencies for noncompliance with laws or regulations applicable to Contractor's operations.

Within ten (10) days of notification in writing, Consultant shall reimburse the

Aviation Authority for any paid fines or penalties assessed against the Aviation

Authority because of Consultant's noncompliance with 49 CFR 1540 and 1542 or other applicable laws or regulations.

c. The Consultant acknowledges that fines or penalties associated with non-compliance with security regulations must be reimbursed to the Aviation

Authority.

3.8. Verification of Employment Status

a. Prior to the employment of any person under this Professional Services

Agreement, the Consultant shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland

Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Consultant during the Professional Services

Agreement term, and an express requirement that Consultants include in such subcontracts the requirement that Sub-Consultants performing work or providing services pursuant to the Aviation Authority. Consultants will utilize the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Sub-Consultant during the Professional Services Agreement term. For more information on this process, please refer to United States

Citizenship and Immigration Service site at:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

b. Only those employees determined eligible to work within the United

States shall be employed under this Professional Services

Agreement.

c. By submission of a Response to this Solicitation, the Consultant affirms that all employees in the above categories shall undergo e-verification before placement on this Professional Services Agreement. The Consultant shall commit to comply with this requirement.

3.9. Identification and Access Requirements

a. In addition to the security and badging requirements set forth in the specifications, the Consultant is required to conduct an employee background check, or require its Sub-Consultants to perform an employee background check, in accordance with the requirements herein on each person proposed for employment at Orlando International Airport in connection with this http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

Professional Services Agreement, if such person is an employee of Consultant or an employee of a Sub-Consultant for whom Consultant is required to sign the Aviation Authority’s badge application (“Contractor Responsible

Employees”). Such background check must be successfully completed prior to such person applying for an access control identification badge with the

Aviation Authority. Each background check shall be performed to the following minimum requirements:

b. Each employee must provide a ten (10) year work history.

c. Consultant must confirm the last five (5) years of each employee's work history. Any gaps in employment of thirty (30) days or more during such five year period must be explained in writing by the employee and must be confirmed by Consultant through W-2s, student transcripts, medical records, or written references of stay-at-home situations from credible local persons such as pastors or priests (which reference must indicate personal knowledge of employee's general work history during the gap period).

d. Consultant must check each employee's criminal history for the immediately preceding five years, with such check to be conducted in each county where the employee has lived or worked in such five year period.

e. Consultant shall not present any Contractor Responsible Employee to the

Aviation Authority's Access Control Office for badging if such person has any unexplained gaps in their work history, has a criminal record that would disqualify them from receiving an access control badge or has an unacceptable termination record.

f. The Aviation Authority will issue, for a non-reimbursable fee, as stated below to all Contractor Responsible Employees an identification badge that will display their picture, name, and other applicable information; and any key(s) required in the performance of the Professional Services Agreement, provided that such person meets the minimum criteria established to receive a badge. At all times while on airport property, the Contractor Responsible

Employees are required to display such badges prominently on their uniforms in accordance with Aviation Authority’s guidelines.

g. Every new employee requiring unescorted access to a secure area of the airport must be electronically processed by the Aviation Authority’s Access

Control Office for a Criminal History Records Check and Security Threat

Assessment before an identification badge is issued. In addition to this records check, the employee will be required to attend security training class

(approximately 1 hour), and in the case of operating a vehicle on the Airport

Operating Area (AOA) the employee will also be required to attend a driving safety class (approximately 1 hour); both training classes are provided by the Aviation Authority.

h. The Consultant shall maintain, and shall require its Subcontractors to maintain, a permanent record in its files of the background information, including drug screening tests, on all current and former employees who are utilized in the performance of this Consultant and, when requested, shall provide such information to Aviation Authority, TSA, or such other entity as deemed appropriate by the Aviation Authority. The Consultant further agrees to perform, or require its Sub-Consultants to perform, such additional employee background checks, fingerprinting, or other identification measures as may be required by any future security rules or applicable federal regulations.

i. Fees Associated with Identification Badges and Keys The Consultant shall pay all fees associated with identification badges and keys based on the current fee schedule at the time of issuance identification badges and keys. The

Aviation Authority shall determine the term of each badge at the time of issuance. Note: No personal checks or credit card payments are accepted. Companies will be assessed a set fee for each non-returned identification badge and for each non-returned key.

j. Consultant must maintain all information described above for a period of four

(4) years following expiration of this Professional Services Agreement. Such information is subject to audit by the Aviation Authority and must be sufficient in scope and detail to permit verification of compliance by Aviation

Authority audit. Actual damages to the Aviation Authority resulting from a breach by Consultant of its obligations hereunder will be difficult or impossible to determine. As a result, Aviation Authority shall be entitled to recover liquidated damages of $250.00 for every Contractor Responsible

Employee presented to the Aviation Authority for access control badging (a) for whom the above background check has not been completely and accurately performed, or (b) who should not have been presented per the above guidelines. The amount payable hereunder by Consultant is not a penalty, is in addition to any access control badging application fee paid by the employee and is payable whether or not such employee is issued an access control badge by the Aviation Authority.

k. Consultant must co-sign with the Sub-Consultant all badge applications for any employee of a temporary employment agency engaged as a Sub-

Consultant to provide personnel to Consultant on this Professional Services

Agreement All employees provided by temporary employment agencies for this Professional Services Agreement shall be Contractor Responsible

Employees. Before submitting a badge application for an employee provided on this Professional Services Agreement by a temporary employment agency, Consultant or the temporary employment agency must submit to the Aviation

Authority’s Authorized Representative (AAR) for prior approval of such employee, a Professional Services Agreement between the temporary employment agency and such employee reflecting an intended assignment of such employee to the Professional Services Agreement for the remaining duration of the Professional Services Agreement or the duration of the

Consultant’s need for such position.

3.10. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Badge Seal

a. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection required badge for the purposes of performing duties under the Professional Services Agreement is a hologram badge. The Consultant will comply with all U.S. Customs Service requirements in order to obtain and maintain a hologram to be affixed on the

Aviation Authority badge. Currently a bond must be posted with U.S.

Customs and Border Protection before any holograms are issued. Contractor should verify bond cost with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The bond amount could change if the Consultant commits U.S. Customs and Border

Protection violations or if the U.S. Customs and Border Protection changes its rules or procedures.

b. Post a continuous CF 301 Bond (Type 1 or 2) or an Airport Security Bond.

The bond is obtained from an authorized surety company as referenced in

19CFR113.37. The face value of the bond depends upon how many employees will require access to the Customs security areas.

1. Less than 15: $25,000.00

2. Between 15 - 25: $50,000.00

3. More than 25: $100,000.00

c. The CF 301 Bond can be designated as an import/broker bond, warehouse bond, international carrier bond, or a non-specific Airport Security Bond.

d. The Consultant must have a sufficient number of management staff as well as regular staff, (as permitted by local U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials) badged with Federal Inspection Station (FIS) (US Customs and

Border Patrol) credentials, to ensure adequate staff on all shifts are capable of responding to FIS calls without escort.

3.11. Lobbying Statement

Do not contact Aviation Authority Board members or Staff concerning this

Solicitation. Public meetings and public deliberations of the Evaluation Committee are the only acceptable forum for the evaluation of any Responses received pursuant to this

Solicitation. Written correspondence concerning questions may be submitted to the Procurement Services Department via the e-Procurement Platform during the specified period. Any official communication from a Respondent during the Solicitation process should be submitted in writing to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority via the e-Procurement Platform as directed in the Solicitation. Copies of the Administration

Policies (Sections 180.01 and 180.03) are available at https://flymco.com/airport-business/policies/ . Failure to adhere to these requirements could result in action to disqualify your firm from consideration of award. Respondents to this Solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the Solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this Solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the Solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response. (F.S.

287.057 (25))

3.12. Whistle Blower Reporting Line

The Aviation Authority is committed to the highest level of integrity in its operations and is fully committed to protecting the organization, its operations, and its assets against fraud, waste or abuse. The Aviation Authority has established a Whistle Blower

Reporting Line with a third-party service provider as a means for employees, Consultants, vendors, tenants and the general public to report suspected fraud, waste or abuse in connection with Aviation Authority operations. Should Contractor suspect any fraud, waste or abuse in connection with any work under this Professional Services

Agreement, including any work of its Sub-Consultant or laborers, it shall promptly report such activity at 877-370-6354, through email: GOAA@integritycounts.ca, or through the online reporting form: https://www.integritycounts.ca The Consultant shall include this reporting requirement in all subcontracts and vendor agreements. The https://flymco.com/airport-business/policies/ https://flymco.com/airport-business/policies/ https://www.integritycounts.ca/

Consultant is further encouraged to report any suspected fraud, waste or abuse it suspects in connection with any other airport operation or project.

3.13. General Civil Rights Clause and Title VI Solicitation Notice

In all its activities within the scope of its airport program, the Contractor agrees to comply with pertinent statutes, Executive Orders, and such rules as identified in Title VI

List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities to ensure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participating in any activity conducted with or benefiting from Federal assistance.

This provision is in addition to that required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Aviation Authority in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights

Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR § 50.3, and 49 CFR

Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of the owner’s race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in consideration for an award.

Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities

During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) agrees to comply with the following nondiscrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to: • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252)

(prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); • 49 CFR Part 21

(Non-discrimination in Federally-Assisted programs of the Department of

Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) including amendments thereto; • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property

Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601) (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects); • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.

§ 794 et seq.), as amended (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49

CFR part 27 (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities

Receiving Federal Financial Assistance); • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 .U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age); •

Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. § 47123), as amended

(prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex); • The Civil

Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100-259) (broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of

1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms “programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the

Federal-aid recipients, Guidelines for Contract Provisions for Obligated Sponsors and

Airport Improvement Program Projects Issued on sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not); • Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq) (prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities) as implemented by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations at 49 CFR

Parts 37 and 38; • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20

U.S.C. § 1681, et seq).

3.14. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act

All Contracts and subcontracts that result from this Contract incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part time workers.

The Consultant has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Consultant must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division.

3.15. Occupational Safety And Health Act of 1970

All Contracts and Sub-Contracts that result from this Contract incorporate by reference the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910 with the same force and effect as if given in full text. Contractor (also known as Consultant) must provide a work environment that is free from recognized hazards that may cause death or serious physical harm to the employee. The Consultant retains full responsibility to monitor its compliance and their

Subcontractor’s compliance with the applicable requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (20 CFR Part 1910). Consultant must address any claims or disputes that pertain to a referenced requirement directly with the U.S. Department of

Labor – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

3.16. Incurred Cost

The Aviation Authority is not liable for any cost incurred by any Consultant prior to an award. Costs for developing a response to this request are entirely the obligation of the

Consultant and shall not be chargeable in any manner to the Aviation Authority.

3.17. Silence of Specifications

The apparent silence of the specifications and any supplemental specifications as to any details or the omission from same of any detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail and only materials of first quality be provided.

3.18. Assignment

Neither this Professional Services Agreement nor any of the Consultant's rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by the Consultant without the Aviation

Authority's prior written consent, which consent may be granted or withheld in the

Aviation Authority's sole discretion. Any transfer of this Professional Services

Agreement by merger, consolidation or liquidation, change in federal identification number or, any change in ownership of or power to vote a majority of the outstanding voting stock or ownership interests of the Consultant shall constitute an assignment of this Professional Services Agreement for purposes of this Section. In the event the

Consultant assigns or subcontracts or attempts to assign or subcontract any right or obligation arising under this Professional Services Agreement without the Aviation

Authority's prior written consent, the Aviation Authority shall be entitled to terminate this Professional Services Agreement. Assignments require at least 60 days prior notice.

3.19. Patents and Royalties

The Consultant,…