26-010 airport corporate hangar lease - richard B russell airport rome GA

Floyd County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals for a long-term lease of a newly constructed Corporate Hangar at Richard B. Russell Airport in Rome, Georgia, with proposals due August 20, 2026, and written questions due July 2, 2026.

The hangar comprises approximately 9,120 square feet total — 2,400 square feet of office space and 6,720 square feet of hangar space with an 84' by 80' bay and 74' by 24' single-panel hydraulic door — plus 9,120 square feet of paved aircraft apron and up to 2,600 square feet of paved parking for ten vehicles. The facility is located at 304 Russell Field Road, Rome, Georgia 30165. Respondents must demonstrate intended use for aeronautical purposes, planned capital investments, proposed lease term, and business plan. All proposals require bidder declarations, vendor information, non-discrimination and non-collusion certificates, drug-free workplace certificates, E-Verify or SAVE compliance affidavits, and W-9 forms. Lease pricing must be submitted as a separate attachment.

The County's required minimum return on investment is $93,600 annually ($7,800 per month), with lease term and rates negotiable based on the proposer's capital investment commitment. The sample lease agreement establishes a baseline five-year term with an option to renew for two additional years, includes annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index with a $10 minimum, requires the lessee to maintain property insurance of $2 million per occurrence and $5 million aggregate, and mandates compliance with all federal aviation regulations and environmental requirements. Commercial or business operations are prohibited without prior written authorization from the Airport.

Evaluation criteria are weighted: understanding of the airport's goal to enhance aeronautical and economic value (20 points), investment into the property and airport (25 points), lease rate and term (45 points), and use and provision of ancillary services (10 points). Proposals remain valid for 120 days from opening. Site visits are available by appointment with Randy E. Self, Purchasing Director.