ODA Aviation/ Airport Planning Services Consulting Services Airport Specific:

This procurement opportunity issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) on behalf of the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODA) is seeking proposals for aviation and airport planning consulting services. The selected consultant(s) will be required to provide a range of planning services for four state-owned airports located in Marion County and the City of Salem, including airport master planning, economic impact studies, environmental assessments, aviation forecasting, and other specialized aviation planning studies. The RFP outlines the required qualifications, such as experience in airport planning, adherence to schedules and budgets, qualified project teams, and participation in Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Minority/Women/Emerging Small Business programs. Proposals are due by November 2, 2021, and the anticipated 5-year Price Agreement will have a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000 for all assigned projects, with the possibility of term extensions and increased compensation.

The RFP includes potential DBE participation goals that may be assigned to individual work orders. While no incumbent vendors or contractors are explicitly identified, the evaluation summary provided indicates that three firms - APG, Century West, and Coffman - were scored, with Century West ranked the highest. The contract opportunities are located within the jurisdictions of Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon, and the selected consultant(s) will be expected to comply with applicable state laws, rules, and guidance, including the Oregon Aviation Plan and Land Use Compatibility Guidebook.