This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Bessemer, Alabama. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Bessemer Airport Authority is seeking statements of qualifications from experienced airport planning and engineering consultants to perform services for the next five years at the Bessemer Municipal Airport. Possible work will include preparation of preapplications and applications for federal and state funding, airport layout plan, capital improvement plan, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) plan, runway extension justification, environmental studies, feasibility studies, benefit cost analysis, airport compliance issues and analysis, engineering design and planning for runways and taxiways, runway/taxiway/apron/access road construction and rehabilitation, pavement maintenance, airport lighting, NAVAIDS, weather reporting system, land acquisition, fencing, roads, fueling facilities, terminal/hangar area improvements, airport terminal buildings, hangars, airport surveys including topographic survey, boundary survey, obstruction survey/analysis, and the FAA AGIS process and procedures. The Bessemer Airport Authority will make its selection based upon materials received. The Bessemer Airport Authority may elect to conduct interview and/or receive presentations by the top ranked firms. The following criteria will be used to evaluate and rank the submitted qualifications: 1. Capability to perform services as described in this notice (20 pts). 2. Recent experience in airport projects comparable to the proposed projects (20 pts). 3. Knowledge of FAA and ALDOT Aeronautics Bureau regulations, policies, and procedures (20 pts). 4. Knowledge of the airport and the general geographic area (15 pts). 5. Key personnel's professional background and availability for the proposed projects (15 pts). 6. Demonstrated ability to meet schedules or deadlines (10 pts). The Bessemer Airport Authority reserves the right to negotiate with any engineering firm, after statements of qualifications are opened, if such is deemed necessary. The Bessemer Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Any additional information required may be obtained by contacting the Bessemer Airport Authority at the address listed above or at 205-424-7234. The Bessemer Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and statements of qualifications from minority or disadvantaged firms are encouraged. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.