RFQ on-call airport consulting planning services

The City of Wrens, located in Jones County, Georgia, is seeking qualified aviation consultants to provide professional on-call airport consulting planning services for Wrens Memorial Airport through a five-year Master Agreement. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) targets comprehensive airport planning and environmental assessment projects, including six specific initiatives: West Apron Expansion Environmental Assessment, Taxiway Relocation Environmental Assessment, Airport Layout Plan Update, Property Map Update, North Airfield Expansion Feasibility Study, and North Airfield Expansion Environmental Assessment. Respondents must submit three copies of a Statement of Qualifications not exceeding 25 single-sided pages by 5:00 p.m. on December 9th, 2025, to City Manager Arty Thrift. Firms must possess current prequalification from the Georgia Department of Transportation in Area Class 1.08 Airport Master Planning and 2.09 Airport Design. All questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on December 2nd, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on key personnel qualifications, schedule capabilities, project quality, subconsultant team experience, project challenge understanding, and familiarity with Wrens Memorial Airport.

The procurement includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals, with proposed DBE firms required to be certified by the Georgia Uniform Certification Program. The selection process will comply with federal regulations including 49 USC 47107(a)(17), 2 CFR 200.320, FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14, and applicable Georgia statutes. No cost or fee information should be included in submissions, as this is a qualification-based selection process. The City reserves the right to reject any submissions, request clarification, or waive informalities if deemed in the City's best interest. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the six planned projects suggests a significant potential contract value. The City assumes no liability for costs incurred in proposal preparation, and successful firms may be subject to interviews as part of the selection process. The ultimate goal is to establish a flexible, multi-year consulting relationship for ongoing airport planning and development needs.