RFP No. 256027 Architectural / Engineering Services for Salem-Willamette Valley Airport

The City of Salem, Oregon, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 256027 for architectural and engineering services for the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport, seeking a qualified consultant to provide professional services for various airport projects. The procurement will cover comprehensive airport planning and development activities, including airport layout plan updates, potential development options, design services, and construction administration. Proposals are due by May 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time, with an anticipated notice of intent to award in June 2025 and a contract start date of July 1, 2025. The selected consultant must demonstrate expertise in airport engineering, architectural services, and airport development projects, with a thorough understanding of City, State, and Federal rules and procedures for federal grant projects. Evaluation criteria will assess the consultant's organization, qualifications, experience, references, and project management capabilities, with a maximum of 100 points possible. The contract will be a one-year term, renewable for up to four additional one-year periods, with a maximum contract duration of five years.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be funded through federal airport grant programs, potentially involving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and state funding sources. Compensation will be structured on a time and materials basis, with a non-exclusive contract arrangement that allows project assignments on a case-by-case basis. While a specific total annual contract value is not detailed, the procurement suggests flexibility in project scope and funding. The consultant will be selected based on their ability to provide comprehensive airport development services, with the expectation of supporting ongoing infrastructure improvements and planning initiatives for the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport. The procurement approach indicates an open competitive process designed to identify the most qualified and capable engineering and architectural service provider for the airport's future development needs.