This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in New Knoxville, Ohio. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Neil Armstrong Airport, New Knoxville, Ohio through the Auglaize County Airport Authority and Auglaize County Commissioners, will receive "Statements of Qualifications" (SOQ) from firms who are interested in providing professional services for Airport Planning Services in connection with the development of the Neil Armstrong Airport. This is a qualifications based selection in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines, discussions on costs, rates, overhead or other financial issues may not be discussed prior to final selection. Discussion of such issues prior to final selection & fee negotiations are cause for immediate disqualification from the selection process. Fees will be negotiated once a selection has been made. Only firms with airport planning experience need apply. The general scope of services includes: * Preparation of Grant - In - Aid services under the FAA AIP program * Airport Layout Plan Updates (Updates of ACIP) Evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications will be based on the criteria following: 1. Understanding of the General Scope of Services 2. Capability to perform the items listed in the General Scope of Services 3. Demonstration on the depth of staff within the company At a minimum the following information must be included: a. Resumes of all Airport, Planning, with General Aviation (GA) projects within Ohio b. Amount of years of aviation experience for each staff member c. Amount of years with current company d. Identification of key personnel for this SOQ e. Amount of years company has been in business f. Professional qualifications and achievements g. Amount of Experience with the Neil Armstrong Airport 1. Qualifications and experience of any sub consultants required to fulfill project tasks At a minimum the following information must be included: a. Duration of sub consultant relationship b. List of other projects & references performed with this company c. Reason sub consultant was chosen for team 1. Demonstration on the consistency of staff members and job assignments At a minimum the following information must be included: a. A complete list of all client managers and airport assignments b. Current workload of staff listed as key personnel in this SOQ 1. Development of a company Affirmative Action Plan 2. Comparable work experience with references 3. Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration advisory circulars, policies & regulations At a minimum the following information must be included: a. List any grant mishandlings, errors or judgments including forced repayment of grant funds in the past 5 years b. Provide references from selected industry professionals 1. Demonstration of ability to meet schedules and budgets Each firm's Statements of Qualifications will be ranked using the criteria stated above. The highest ranking firm will then be invited to prepare a detailed scope of services and cost proposal for consideration & negotiations. Additional information or additional questions related to this request for Statements of Qualifications should contact Ms. Erica Preston, County Administrator, at 419-739-6710. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.