Request for Statement of Qualifications- Airport Planning

The City of Gainesville is issuing a Request for Statement of Qualifications for airport planning consulting services at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport. The procurement is open to qualified consulting firms that currently hold pre-qualification status from the Georgia Department of Transportation in Area Class 1.08 Airport Master Planning. The primary deliverable is a Statement of Qualifications that demonstrates the firm's capability to provide comprehensive planning services for the airport. Respondents must obtain the required submission format and detailed requirements by email request to Lisa Poole at lpoole@gainesvillega.gov. This procurement is explicitly identified as a request for qualifications rather than a priced proposal, meaning cost is not being evaluated at this stage. Sealed statements must be delivered via mail or in person to the City of Gainesville, 300 Henry Ward Way, Suite 202, Gainesville, Georgia 30501, Attention: Lisa Poole, with envelopes clearly marked "Airport Consulting Services - 1.08 Airport Master Planning." The deadline for receipt of all Statements of Qualifications is 10:00 AM on October 17, 2025, with the opportunity having been posted on September 22, 2025.

The City of Gainesville has established an equal opportunity procurement policy and will not discriminate against vendors based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, or ADA disability status. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other socioeconomic categories are mentioned in the procurement documentation. The request does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements that would necessitate integration with selected firms. Additionally, no award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement notice. Interested firms should contact Lisa Poole at the provided email address to obtain complete submission requirements and format specifications necessary to prepare compliant responses.