Airport Consultant

The City of Hawkinsville is requesting proposals for consulting services at the Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Airport, with proposals due January 20, 2023, and written questions due January 6, 2023. Selected consultants must be pre-qualified under GDOT Area Class 2.09 Airport Design and 8.02 Airport Construction Administration and Observation — a capability filter.

The scope spans design, construction administration, and inspection across a five-year contract period (2022–2026), specifically including design of the Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation Project, construction oversight of the Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation Project, construction oversight of the Obstruction Removal Project, design of the Runway Extension Project, and other design and construction management services as required. Awardees must comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300-13B and related specifications.

The Capital Improvement Plan totals $470,000, comprised of $315,000 in state funds and $155,000 in local funds. The Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Airport is a publicly owned general aviation facility that does not qualify for federal funding.

Evaluation weights emphasize qualifications and documented experience with airport capital improvement design and construction management (40 percent), proposer experience on similar projects with demonstrated budget and schedule compliance (30 percent), technical approach and implementation strategy (20 percent), project completion schedule (5 percent), and proposed cost and fees (5 percent). Cost is one factor but not the sole determining factor in award decisions. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Proposals require five printed copies and a searchable PDF on a thumb drive, submitted by hand delivery or certified mail to Sara Myers, City Manager, at 56 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036. Question responses will be posted by January 13, 2023. The award was made to GMC.