MassDOT RFR Development of Massachusetts Statewide Aviation System Plan

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is conducting a qualifications-based selection process to procure consultant services for the development of the Massachusetts Statewide Aviation System Plan and the MassDOT Aeronautics Division Strategic Plan. The selected consultant will be responsible for planning and preparing these documents, which will address the evolving aviation industry, including Advanced Air Mobility, NextGen systems, autonomous flight vehicles, and intermodal connections. The effort will involve forecasting, facility/system planning, strategic operating planning, and capital investment requirement analysis, with a planning horizon to 2050. MassDOT anticipates awarding a single contract with an initial term of 18 months and up to four 12-month extension options, for a total potential contract duration of up to 5 years and 5 months. Proposals must address the consultant's experience, project approach, team, and other specified criteria, and are due by July 11, 2024.

This opportunity includes a Minority/Women's Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 14%. The Commonwealth may use prompt pay discounts as a basis for selection and may negotiate discounts as deemed in the best interest of the Commonwealth. The estimated value of the contract is approximately $1.3 million, and it will be open for use by MassDOT only. No additional details on incumbent vendors or current contractors were provided in the given information.