TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Consultants

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on behalf of Oldham County for professional airport planning services. The primary objective is to develop an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update, including a comprehensive narrative documentation and an 18B obstruction survey that adheres to FAA Master Plan Advisory Circular standards. The project will encompass three critical phases: analyzing airport role and planning standards, evaluating facility and land use alternatives, and developing a final ALP with related documentation. Respondents must submit their qualifications through the TxDOT Aviation eGrants system by January 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with submissions limited to nine single-sided pages. The evaluation will be conducted by a selection committee comprising TxDOT Aviation Directors and a local government representative, using four equally weighted criteria worth 25 points each: key personnel qualifications, recent comparable experience, ability to meet schedules, and proposed technical approach. Contact persons for technical and procedural questions are Yessica Nunez (Project Manager) and Dawn Denson (Contract Specialist).

The solicitation includes specific restrictions on submission, with prime providers allowed only one response and multiple submissions resulting in non-responsiveness. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal is set at 0%, and all respondents must certify compliance with foreign ownership restrictions outlined in the 2019 and 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement process indicates that the selected firm will be contacted to begin fee proposal negotiations, with the proposed project schedule potentially forming the basis for contract deadlines in the professional services agreement. The project requires firms to demonstrate expertise in airport planning, with a focus on comprehensive documentation, survey capabilities, and adherence to FAA standards. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of detailed project understanding, relevant experience within the last ten years, and the ability to deliver high-quality, timely airport planning services for Oldham County.