TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Consultants

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services at the Fayette County Regional Airport in La Grange, Texas. The solicitation, identified by TxDOT Solicitation No. RFQ-25ALLAGRA-00042, seeks a qualified firm to prepare an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) with Narrative, including an 18B Obstruction Survey. The project requires comprehensive documentation consistent with the most current FAA Advisory Circulars and Standard Operating Procedures. Respondents must submit their qualifications through the TxDOT Aviation eGrants system by May 5, 2025, with responses limited to nine 8.5x11-inch single-sided pages. The evaluation process will assess proposals based on four equally weighted criteria: capability to perform services and qualifications of key personnel (25 points), recent experience in developing comparable airport plans (25 points), ability to meet schedules and demonstrate performance quality (25 points), and proposed technical approach and project schedule (25 points). The project is managed by Catriona Gomes and requires detailed technical expertise in airport planning and surveying.

The solicitation includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal set at 0%, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for minority or disadvantaged businesses. The project is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring non-discrimination in contract opportunities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the Airport Layout Plan development suggests a significant professional services contract. The procurement is open to consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in airport planning, surveying, and FAA compliance. The Airport Layout Drawing provided in the document indicates the project will involve detailed site planning, including runway configurations, property boundaries, and potential development areas for the Fayette County Regional Airport. Interested firms should carefully review the full RFQ documentation and ensure their qualifications align with the technical and performance expectations outlined in the solicitation.