Interior Design Services for Arlington Air Center Fixed-Base Operator at Arlington Municipal Airport

The City of Arlington is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified interior design firms through Request for Qualifications 26-0207 to provide comprehensive professional interior design services for Arlington Air Center Fixed-Base Operator at Arlington Municipal Airport in Tarrant County, Texas. The scope of work encompasses on-site facility assessment, space planning, design concept development with appropriate color palettes and material selections, furniture procurement coordination (including ergonomic seating for pilots, lounge seating, and work-friendly seating with power and USB outlets), interior styling with decorative accessories and accent lighting, and curation of aviation and local regional artwork that reflects Arlington's community character. All deliverables must comply with ADA accessibility requirements and commercial-grade standards suitable for high-traffic aviation environments, with the selected firm responsible for managing all activities from design concept through installation while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations. Evaluation will be conducted by a City staff committee using four weighted criteria: Project Approach and Methodology (30 points), Experience and Qualifications of Firm (25 points), Project Team and Past Performance (25 points), and Design Quality, Functionality, and Durability (20 points), with potential advancement of top-ranked respondents to interviews and negotiations. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire Portal at https://arlingtontx.bonfirehub.com/projects with a due date of April 23, 2026; the City will publicly open bids at City Office Tower, 101 S. Mesquite Street, Arlington, Texas 76010, at approximately 2:00 P.M. CST following the close date. A pre-proposal meeting may be held with details provided in the Bonfire Portal, though attendance is optional.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information; however, all standard City of Arlington procurement terms and conditions apply, including Net 30 payment terms, FOB Destination pricing with freight prepaid and allowed, and independent contractor status. Vendors must comply with Texas employment eligibility verification requirements, maintain ADA non-discrimination compliance, certify non-involvement in boycotts of Israel and firearm entities per Texas Government Code, and submit Certificates of Insurance within 14 calendar days of award notification. Successful bidders must complete the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, provide three recent customer references demonstrating comparable interior design experience, and register with the City's direct deposit system for payment processing. The procurement documents do not disclose project budget amounts, award values, or existing incumbent contractor information. All responses must be submitted through the City's exclusive Euna Procurement platform, with late proposals rejected and responsibility assumed by vendors for ensuring receipt of complete specifications and addendums through this channel only.