Airport Engineering and Construction

The Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority (HGRAA) is issuing a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFQ) for aviation consulting services focused on engineering and construction support. This qualifications-based procurement seeks a qualified consulting firm to enter into a multi-year Master Agreement covering a five-year period, with individual sub-agreements negotiated on an assignment-by-assignment basis. The scope of services encompasses professional planning and environmental services supporting the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, including preparation of project funding applications and capital improvement program documents, design services, bidding and negotiation assistance, construction administration, and resident inspection services. Additional deliverables include support for DBE program administration and execution of various infrastructure projects such as drainage systems, pavement improvements, lighting systems, buildings, roadways, parking facilities, fencing, security systems, and land acquisition. Key evaluation criteria include firm and key personnel qualifications, relevant project experience at regional significance general aviation airports, geographical proximity to HGRAA, references from at least four current Georgia airport clients, performance history on similar projects, familiarity with FAA Atlanta District Office and GDOT Aviation Programs, current workload capacity, and responsiveness to the RFQ. The submission deadline is 12:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026, with technical questions due by 12:00 p.m. on April 15, 2026. Responding firms must submit four copies of a Statement of Qualifications not exceeding 30 pages plus tabs and a two-page cover letter to 317 Airport Road, Eastman, Georgia 31023 in a sealed, clearly marked envelope, with possible interviews at the Selection Committee's discretion.

Responding firms must maintain current pre-qualification from the Georgia Department of Transportation in Area Classes 1.08 Airport Master Planning and 2.09 Aviation, which represents a mandatory qualification requirement restricting eligible respondents to firms with demonstrated aviation consulting expertise. The procurement documents reference DBE program administration as a service component, indicating disadvantaged business enterprise participation considerations throughout the contract term. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials, and no specific technology integration requirements are mentioned. The RFQ explicitly prohibits firms from contacting city, county, or HGRAA appointed officials or members during the qualification process, with violations resulting in immediate disqualification. No award value or budget range is specified in this qualifications-based selection process; price proposals are not required at the initial submission stage. The HGRAA reserves the right to reject any and all submittals for any reason and is not liable for costs incurred by consultants in preparing responses.