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The City of Starkville has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services to construct a hangar at Bryan Field Airport, utilizing funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The selected engineering firm will be responsible for comprehensive project services, including developing detailed plans and specifications, distributing bid documents, assisting with bid opening and tabulation, executing construction contracts, conducting pre-construction conferences, and performing ongoing construction inspections. Proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk's office by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, with evaluation based on three primary criteria: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). The selection process will involve a committee review within 30 days of submission, with the intent to award a contract on a fixed-price basis to the most advantageous proposal. Respondents should carefully prepare their submissions to address these specific evaluation metrics and demonstrate their technical and operational capabilities for the airport hangar project.

The RFQ explicitly encourages submissions from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), highlighting a commitment to diverse contractor participation. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will only proceed subject to ARC award(s) and resolution of environmental conditions. The final contract will be project-specific, with the City maintaining the authority to terminate the selection process at any time. While specific budget details are not provided in the available documentation, the project is tied to ARC funding, which suggests potential federal oversight and compliance requirements. Prospective bidders should be prepared for a potentially competitive selection process that emphasizes qualifications, proven experience in similar airport infrastructure projects, and demonstrated organizational capacity to complete the hangar construction successfully.