Program Management

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for program management services at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, Tennessee. The procurement seeks a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive program management support for the airport's terminal area development program over the next five years. Key project objectives include managing capital improvement projects such as security checkpoint expansion, energy plant upgrades, apron expansion, and concourse development to accommodate growing passenger traffic. Consultants must demonstrate expertise in project planning, cost estimation, schedule management, construction oversight, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. The RFQ requires submission of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) exclusively through the BidNet Direct secure online network by 4:30 PM EST on November 10, 2025. The anticipated contract term is an initial 36-month period with potential automatic extensions of two additional one-year terms. Evaluation will likely focus on the firm's demonstrated experience, technical capabilities, project understanding, and proposed approach to managing complex airport infrastructure development initiatives.

While specific set-aside details are not explicitly outlined, the procurement suggests potential compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements typical of airport and transportation-related federal grants. The project is expected to be funded through a combination of sources, potentially including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants and Tennessee Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division funding. Compensation for the selected consultant will be determined through negotiation, with potential payment structures including hourly rates, lump sum amounts, or cost-plus fixed fee arrangements. Each work authorization will include a maximum fee, and the consultant will be required to adhere to various federal and state regulations, including civil rights provisions and standard government contract compliance standards. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project and its five-year scope suggests a substantial investment in program management services for the airport's expansion and improvement initiatives.