TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Consultants

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division, on behalf of Gillespie County, is soliciting qualifications for professional engineering services to address infrastructure improvements at the local airport. The project scope includes repairing and reconstructing the large aircraft parking area, rehabilitating small aircraft parking areas, rehabilitating and repairing the parallel taxiway and stub taxiways, repairing and rehabilitating Runway 14/32 and crossover taxiways, and installing airfield pavement markings. Future work may also include drainage improvements. Respondents must submit their qualifications using the latest Form AVN-550 through the TxDOT Aviation eGrants system by March 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM (CDST). A consultant selection committee will review and rate the qualifications, with the top-ranked firm being contacted to begin fee negotiations for the design and bidding phases.

The solicitation has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 7% for the design phase, with the goal to be re-set for the construction phase. Responding firms must demonstrate their understanding of the project, ability to meet schedules, construction management experience, and relevant airport project experience. TxDOT will notify all firms of the selection, and the selected firm will work with the agency to provide the requested engineering and design services, including construction administration, over the next five years utilizing multiple grants.