Design through Construction Phase Services to Expand Gate B4 Hold Room at VPS

Okaloosa County is re-soliciting Statements of Qualifications from design and construction firms to provide comprehensive services for expanding Gate B4's hold room at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). The project involves a significant terminal expansion consisting of a 17,000 square foot multi-story addition, which includes 8,500 square feet on each upper and lower level of the B-concourse pier. Specific project deliverables include design, grant, bid phase, and construction phase services with key objectives of expanding passenger capacity, adding infrastructure like a passenger boarding bridge, restrooms, potential concessions space, airport operations area, stair tower, hydraulic elevator, and a permanent ground control tower. The solicitation seeks firms with demonstrated technical qualifications, past performance, and resource capabilities to execute the comprehensive airport terminal expansion. Responses are due by September 3, 2025, with the original Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document (AP 59-25) providing detailed submission requirements. Environmental analysis and storm water considerations have been pre-addressed, though an updated Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) and airspace analysis coordination may be required.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the project appears to be a standard professional services procurement open to qualified architectural and engineering firms with airport infrastructure design experience. The proposed expansion builds upon a previous Phase 2 addition constructed in 2011, suggesting potential integration with existing terminal systems and infrastructure. The project will incorporate modern terminal systems including enhanced security features like cameras and access controls, airline gate check-in counters, passenger seating, and comprehensive building envelope infrastructure. Although no specific budget range is detailed, the complexity of the multi-story, 17,000 square foot expansion with specialized airport operational components suggests a significant capital investment. The project's scope indicates a comprehensive modernization effort for the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport's terminal facilities, focusing on improving passenger experience and operational capabilities.