TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Consultants

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a professional engineering firm to provide comprehensive engineering and design services for a project at the Texas State Technical College Airport in Waco. The solicitation specifically requires services for remarking runway 17L-35R, remarking the apron area, remarking connector taxiways, installing Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRLs) on the runway, installing signs, and implementing miscellaneous eligible electrical infrastructure improvements. Respondents must submit a nine-page qualifications statement through the TxDOT Aviation eGrants system by September 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, adhering to strict formatting and content guidelines. The selection committee, comprised of Aviation Division staff and a local selection committee member, will evaluate submissions based on four key criteria: recent experience with comparable airport projects (25 points), proposed technical approach (30 points), project design schedule and deadline adherence (25 points), and construction management experience (20 points). Potential contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in airport infrastructure design, lighting systems, and runway renovation.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 3% for the design phase, with the goal to be recalculated for the construction phase. Respondents must provide certification that their company is not listed in specific National Defense Authorization Act sections, is not owned by a foreign government on the U.S. Department of Commerce's foreign adversaries list, and is not controlled by a regulatory body from such a country. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a substantial infrastructure improvement project requiring significant technical engineering capabilities. The RFQ indicates a preference for firms with demonstrated experience in airport infrastructure renovation, electrical systems installation, and runway remarking. Potential respondents should carefully review the comprehensive requirements and ensure full compliance with TxDOT's technical, administrative, and regulatory specifications before submitting their qualifications.