Architectural/Engineering Services for the Design/Construction of Airport Hangar Buildings

Dane County Department of Public Works is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from architectural and engineering firms to provide design and construction services for hangar buildings at Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) under a negotiated Professional Services Agreement, with SOQs due July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-proposal site tour on June 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. This is an FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) project subject to extensive federal compliance requirements, including Buy American preferences for iron, steel, and manufactured goods; Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards; civil rights assurances; DBE participation at 0%; and seismic safety standards for new building construction.

The scope encompasses civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design; site development and taxilane improvements; local building permitting; Airport Layout Plan updates; environmental and NEPA documentation; archeological and architectural history evaluations; and geotechnical investigations for one or multiple hangar facilities across approximately 12.3 acres in the South Ramp area, with potential expansion to the East Ramp. Services will support either Design-Bid-Build or Construction Manager at Risk delivery methods. Interested firms must demonstrate experience in hangar building design and construction, hangar site development, NEPA documentation, stakeholder coordination, and FAA-funded projects.

The estimated federal funding is $20 million (up to 90 percent of project cost through AIP or Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds). The contract extends through project completion with no renewal options and an anticipated agreement start date of October 5, 2026. Evaluation of SOQs will use seven weighted criteria: Capability and Relevant Experience (15 points), Project Understanding and Approach (25 points), Key Personnel Qualifications (15 points), Teaming Partners Qualifications (10 points), Past Performance, Budget, and Schedule (20 points), Interest Level (5 points), and Collaboration Experience (10 points). Interviews with up to three selected firms are anticipated for the week of July 20, 2026, with notification of intent to award estimated for July 27, 2026. Questions are due July 2, 2026. SOQs are limited to 40 single-sided pages (or 20 double-sided pages) and must exclude cost information; hard copies should be submitted to Ryan Falch, Director of Planning and Development, 4000 International Lane, Madison, Wisconsin 53704.