TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Consultants

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division, on behalf of Winkler County, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking to engage a qualified engineering firm to provide professional services for the Winkler County Airport. The scope of work includes reconstructing 1,500 feet of pavement beyond Runway 04, installing runway lighting and navigational aids, and constructing a partial parallel taxiway. The selected firm will be responsible for design, bidding, and construction administration services. The response is due by July 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST and will be evaluated based on the consultant's experience, technical approach, project design schedule, and construction management capabilities. The contract may expand over the next five years to include replacing the existing fuel farm and reconstructing the apron.

The contract is subject to a 23.7% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation requirement, and respondents must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating a good faith effort to utilize HUB vendors for subcontracting opportunities. There is no incumbent contractor identified, and the solicitation does not provide specific funding amounts or sources, but the contract will be funded through state and federal aviation grants.