Cochran Airport Engineer Consultancy- Planning

The City of Cochran and Cochran-Bleckley County Airport Authority are soliciting proposals for an Airport Engineer-of-Record to provide comprehensive planning services for the Cochran Municipal Airport. This qualifications-based procurement seeks a professional engineering firm to develop and update critical airport infrastructure planning documents, including airport property line maps, airport layout plans, airport master plans, and environmental assessments. Qualified firms must be pre-qualified by the Georgia Department of Transportation in Area Class No. 1.08 Airport Master Planning and are required to submit four copies of their Statement of Qualifications by 10:00 AM on Friday, April 4th, 2025. The submission is limited to 30 pages excluding tabs, and will be evaluated based on the firm's capability to perform airport projects, key personnel qualifications, schedule adherence, project quality, understanding of potential challenges, and familiarity with FAA and GDOT regulations. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess the technical and professional competence of responding firms, with the intent of establishing a multi-year Master Agreement for five years of airport engineering consulting services.

The procurement encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and includes specific restrictions on vendor communication, with any direct contact with City of Cochran officials during the selection process resulting in immediate disqualification. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the scope suggests a substantial multi-year engineering services contract for airport infrastructure planning. The solicitation is specifically targeted at professional engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in airport master planning and comprehensive airport development services. Respondents must demonstrate a deep understanding of federal and state aviation regulations, environmental assessment protocols, and the technical complexities of municipal airport infrastructure planning. The procurement process is structured as a qualifications-based selection, meaning that price proposals are not required at the initial stage, with the primary focus on technical capability and professional expertise in airport engineering and planning services.