TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Consultants

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division, on behalf of Zapata County, is seeking professional engineering services to provide design and construction administration services for a project at the Zapata County Airport. The scope of work includes reconstructing and widening Runway 12-30, reconstructing turnarounds, rehabilitating the apron, installing pavement markings, and replacing airfield lighting. Future work may include constructing a wildlife fence, gates, apron expansion, new taxiway turnouts, and drainage improvements. Qualification statements are due by March 21, 2024 at 2:00pm CDST through the TxDOT Aviation eGrants system. The selection committee will review and rank the statements, and may conduct interviews before making the final selection.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) requires a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) as part of the qualification statement, with a HUB participation goal of 23.7%. The RFQ provides detailed instructions on how to develop a compliant HSP based on the respondent's intended subcontracting approach. Post-award, the selected consultant must comply with HSP monitoring and reporting requirements. Funding for this project and future work at the airport will come from multiple state and federal aviation grants over the next five years.