General Professional Services for Airports (GRANT FUNDED)

Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division is requesting proposals for multiple qualified engineering consultants to provide general professional services for three county airports on an as-needed basis under Request for Professional Services 26-8654, with proposals due August 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This is a grant-funded solicitation utilizing Local Vendor Preference (Choice 2).

Proposers must select and be competent in one or both service categories: Category A (planning and advisory services including airport master planning, environmental assessments, surveying, GIS work, climate resiliency assessment, wildlife hazard assessment, and unmanned aircraft systems integration planning) or Category B (construction-related engineering including airfield design, pavement rehabilitation, transportation and infrastructure engineering, water resources and utility engineering, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way permitting support). Services will support Marco Island Executive Airport (MKY), Immokalee Regional Airport (IMM), and Everglades Airpark (X01). All work must comply with applicable FAA Advisory Circulars and federal regulations. Individual project construction costs shall not exceed $7.5 million, with professional services study fees capped at $500,000 per project or the maximum allowable under Florida Statute 287.055, whichever is greater.

The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods at the county's discretion. Prices must remain firm throughout the contract term. Work will be assigned rotationally among selected consultants, with the highest-scoring firm offered first priority. Historical annual expenditures are approximately $250,000, though this is not indicative of future spending patterns. Funding is anticipated from Federal Aviation Administration grants, Florida Department of Transportation grants, and county funds.

The selection committee will evaluate proposals on four equally weighted criteria (25 points each): abilities of professional personnel, past performance, project approach and willingness to meet time and budget requirements, and current and projected workloads. Mandatory submissions include a Vendor Declaration Statement, Conflict of Interest Certification, Immigration Certification with E-Verify enrollment proof, Reference Questionnaire, W-9 Form, proof of Florida corporate status, licenses and certifications, and acceptance of County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and Grant Provisions and Assurances. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System.