On-Call Consulting Services at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

The City of Lubbock, Texas is seeking statements of qualifications for on-call consulting services at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport through a comprehensive Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement seeks professional consulting firms to provide a wide range of airport-related services including airport layout plan updates, environmental assessments, land use studies, airport development assistance, governmental coordination, passenger facility charge applications, and various analytical studies covering areas such as air service, market analysis, concession evaluation, and general aviation development standards. Evaluation of submissions will be conducted using a two-step selection process, with 45 points allocated to project team organization and qualifications, 45 points for experience on similar projects, and 10 points for overall responsiveness. Respondents must submit electronic qualifications packages through https://ci-lubbock-tx.bonfirehub.com no later than February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with responses limited to 35 pages (excluding required forms). The City expects to short-list up to five qualified firms based on written submissions, potentially followed by interviews, with the intent to award one or more contracts focusing on specialty areas such as finance/administration, general aviation issues, and planning and regulatory issues.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, though the RFQ mentions a disadvantaged business enterprise program management service as part of the potential consulting scope. Contractors must comply with Texas Government Code provisions regarding boycott restrictions, including certifications related to Israel, firearm entities, and energy companies, and are required to have at least 10 full-time employees for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the five-year contract term and comprehensive service requirements suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity. Interested firms must meet stringent insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Commercial Auto Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation coverage, and $1,000,000 in Professional Liability insurance. Additional mandatory submissions include conflict of interest questionnaires, non-collusion affidavits, suspension and debarment certifications, and compliance with various Texas Government Code sections, emphasizing a complex and thorough vetting process for potential consultants.