Regional Airport Project Consultant Services

The City of Wichita Falls is requesting Statements of Qualifications from aviation consultant firms for task-order-based services at Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Kickapoo Downtown Airport (CWC) over a five-year period, with submissions due October 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST.

The scope encompasses airport planning and consulting services as defined in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E, with potential projects including pavement improvement of aprons and taxiways, fuel farm renovation, hangar construction, and Fixed Base Operator facility renovation. Projects will be funded through FAA grants, Texas Department of Transportation-Aviation Division funds, or local resources as funding becomes available. The successful consultant must carry Professional Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per claim and $2 million annual aggregate, maintained throughout the contract term and for a minimum of two years following completion of services.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Experience & Qualifications (40%), Past Performance/References (30%), Project Approach/Technical Proposal (20%), and Project Schedule & Capacity (10%). The evaluation will assess the professional qualifications and experience of the firm and key personnel, relevant experience with military or joint-use facilities and Part 139 facilities, capability to meet schedules, quality of previously completed projects, familiarity with Wichita Falls' airports, qualifications of sub-consultants, ability to furnish qualified construction inspectors, references from airport sponsors for work completed within the last three years, and capability to conduct Value Engineering studies.

Submissions must include one original and three bound copies of the Statement of Qualifications, submitted in a sealed envelope to the Office of the Purchasing Manager, City of Wichita Falls, 1300 7th Street, Room 2B18, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301. Faxed and electronic submissions will be rejected. Written inquiries are due to Jennifer Babineaux, Purchasing Manager, by October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. The City reserves the right to conduct formal interviews with short-listed firms and will recommend a consultant for City Council approval. Contract negotiations will be conducted in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular AC150/5100-14E and Texas Government Code Chapter 2254.