Air Traffic Control Services at Auburn University Regional Airport

Auburn University is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive air traffic control services at the Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO), a general aviation facility experiencing nearly 100,000 annual operations involving flight training, corporate/charter, and military aircraft. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a contract term of one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. The selected contractor will be responsible for establishing Class D airspace, acquiring radio frequencies, and operating a mobile control tower provided by the airport, with standard operational hours of 0700-2100 Monday-Friday and 0800-1700 on weekends, with potential extensions during high-traffic periods like home football games. Proposers must submit a detailed response including a cover letter, executive summary, pricing information, equipment costs, annual wages, and FAA credentials. The evaluation criteria will be equally weighted between pricing (50%) and history/past performance (50%), with the lowest overall cost being a primary selection factor. Key proposal submissions are due by February 7, 2024, at 10:30 AM CST, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for January 10, 2024, and potential bidders required to request site visit access by January 5, 2024.

The RFP emphasizes commitment to small business and small disadvantaged business participation, requiring contractors to report subcontracting efforts throughout the contract duration. Contractors must provide a minimum of $20,000,000 in liability insurance naming Auburn University and its associated entities as additional insureds. The airport is a candidate in the Federal Contract Tower (FCT) Program, and potential vendors must comply with Alabama state bid laws and submit proposals through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal. Vendors must also complete specific legal certifications regarding sales tax registration and immigration law compliance, with a particular emphasis on demonstrating relevant experience within Alabama and higher education institutions. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the university reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part, with payment terms set at Net 30 and the contract to be awarded in US Dollars. The procurement includes multiple commodity codes related to aircraft systems, suggesting potential technological integration requirements for the selected contractor.