RFQ for Airport On Call Engineering & Constr Inspection/Administration Services

The Burke County Board of Commissioners is seeking a qualified aviation consulting firm to provide professional on-call engineering, architectural, and construction inspection/administration services for the Burke County Regional Airport in Waynesboro, Georgia. The procurement is for a five-year Master Agreement that will cover various airport improvement projects, including runway rehabilitation, NAVAIDs/ILS improvements, terminal apron expansion, roadway and parking lot construction, and airport security system upgrades. Interested firms must submit three copies of their Statement of Qualifications by 5:00 PM EDT on April 2, 2025, with a 20-page limit excluding tabs and cover letter. Respondents must be pre-qualified by the Georgia Department of Transportation in specific area classes, including Airport Design - Civil, Airport Design - Electrical, and Airport Construction, Administration and Observation. The selection will be based on qualifications, with evaluation criteria focusing on project capability, key personnel qualifications, schedule adherence, previous project quality, and understanding of potential challenges. The county reserves the right to conduct interviews with potential consultants and will select based on a comprehensive review of submitted qualifications.

The procurement includes a mandatory Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization requirement for federally funded projects over $250,000, with DBE firms to be certified by the Georgia Uniform Certification Program. The selection process will comply with federal aviation regulations, including 49 USC 47107(a)(17) and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the airport spans fiscal years 2026-2030, with a total projected investment of $6,557,962. Funding will be sourced from multiple channels, including federal entitlements, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funds, federal ATP and apportionment funds, state contributions, and local funds. The project funding structure typically provides 75% to 90% federal funding, complemented by state and local contributions. Individual work authorizations and task orders will be negotiated on an assignment-by-assignment basis during the term of the Master Agreement, with services limited to projects the county expects to initiate within five years of the agreement's effective date.