Request for Qualifications -Automated Weather Observation System(AWOS)

St. Landry Parish Airport (KOPL) in Louisiana has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for comprehensive engineering services related to airport infrastructure and Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS). The procurement seeks qualified engineering firms to provide services under a five-year Master Services Agreement, beginning from the first project's Notice to Proceed. Specific scope of work includes AWOS and NAV-AID replacements, installations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades; airfield lighting, markings, and signage work; and associated infrastructure modifications. Required services encompass topographic surveys, preliminary investigations, property acquisition, DBE program methodology, alternative research, construction plan preparation, safety and phasing plans, cost estimates, bid reviews, grant management, and construction administration. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted on Standard Form 330 (SF 330) by 12:00 PM on December 15, 2025, to the St. Landry Parish Airport located at 299 Hangar Road, Opelousas, Louisiana. Evaluation will be based on five weighted criteria: project team resumes (weight 4), example projects (weight 4), key personnel's past project participation (weight 5), firm size relative to project magnitude (weight 3), and proximity to project location (weight 5), using a numerical scoring scale of 1 to 5.

The RFQ appears to have a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program component, with specific methodology requirements for DBE administration and oversight. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project is subject to funding availability from the Federal Aviation Administration, State of Louisiana, and the airport itself, with no guarantee of complete project implementation. The airport will shortlist the top three applicants, potentially issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for further evaluation. The selected firm will be required to execute the standard LADOTD Aviation Section contract, with fee negotiations proceeding with the top-ranked firm and subsequent ranked firms if initial negotiations are unsuccessful. Contractors should note that incomplete SF 330 submissions may be deemed nonresponsive and ineligible for scoring. Interested parties can direct inquiries to the St. Landry Parish Airport Manager at (337) 407-1551. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the services and five-year agreement suggests a potentially significant contract value for the selected engineering firm.