On-Call Airport Architectural and Engineering Services

The City of Bridgeport is seeking on-call airport architectural and engineering services for Sikorsky Memorial Airport through a qualifications-based Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement aims to retain one or multiple consultants experienced in airport engineering advisory services for a multi-year contract extending through fiscal year 2027. Specific project scopes include obstruction analysis, runway and taxiway relocations, airport resiliency planning, wildlife hazard assessment, environmental permitting, and design services. Potential consultants must be licensed to practice engineering in Connecticut and demonstrate extensive experience with airport planning, environmental studies, construction administration, and collaboration with local governments and federal aviation authorities. The RFQ outlines eight weighted evaluation criteria focusing on experience, qualifications, capabilities, references, and expertise with FAA and environmental permitting processes. Proposals are due on January 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a potential contract term extending up to five years. Consultants will be expected to provide comprehensive professional services through task-order based assignments, with compensation structured through an hourly rate schedule and maximum total compensation limits.

The City of Bridgeport has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 6.3% for this procurement, actively encouraging DBE firms to apply. Potential respondents must complete a comprehensive No Conflicts/Disclosure Form that requires detailed transparency about organizational structure, ownership, potential conflicts of interest, and historical performance on public contracts. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating specific coverage types including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability, with minimum coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence and policies maintained by carriers licensed in Connecticut. The solicitation allows for multiple consultant selections, providing flexibility for the City to engage different firms based on specific project needs. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the on-call agreement framework suggests a adaptable funding approach subject to annual budget appropriations and individual task order requirements. Consultants must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, maintain professional insurance coverage, and demonstrate ongoing compliance with federal aviation regulations and local government procurement standards.