RFP AAM (Advanced Air Mobility)

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Community Outreach and Municipal Planning Support Program. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to develop and execute a comprehensive community outreach program and municipal planning toolkit in alignment with legislative requirements. The project's primary objectives include educating the public about AAM technology, integrating electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into the national airspace, and providing local governments with necessary resources for AAM operations. Mandatory contractor qualifications include demonstrating experience in at least three AAM projects and three public outreach programs within the past five years. Proposals will be evaluated across four key criteria: experience and qualifications (35 points), project approach (50 points), references (5 points), and detailed budget (10 points). The RFP was posted on September 26, 2025, with proposals due by October 14, 2025, and contractors must comply with UDOT Policy 04-03 for content review, requiring submission of a Content Review Plan for approval before publishing any public-facing materials.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contract is structured with two primary tasks: a $500,000 Community Outreach Program and a $150,000 AAM Toolkit development, representing a total project budget of $650,000. The contract duration is one year with no renewal options. Contractors must submit a comprehensive proposal that demonstrates their capability to engage communities, develop municipal planning resources, and provide technical expertise in advanced air mobility integration. Successful vendors will need to show a robust understanding of eVTOL and UAS technologies, public engagement strategies, and municipal planning processes. The evaluation process will follow a three-stage approach, with the highest-scoring technically compliant proposal receiving the contract award. Interested contractors should carefully review all attached documents, including the sample proposal evaluation scoresheet, purchase order terms and conditions, and required forms such as the business confidentiality form and W-9.