Renovation of a transportation facility in Brunswick, Maine. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a transportation facility.

The MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MRRA) is seeking to retain the services of a consultant, experienced in the practice of airport engineering and planning services in the State of Maine to design, permit and construct a User Fee Customs and Border Protection Facility. Statements shall be submitted in a single sealed envelope/package, clearly marked "Request for Qualifications for Engineering and Planning Services at the Brunswick Executive Airport." E-mailed or faxed submittals will be considered as unresponsive. Complete packages must be delivered to: Aviation Services Manager Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority 15 Terminal Road, Suite 20 Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: 207-798-6512 Submittals delivered after the deadline will not be considered. All questions shall be directed via email to Kristine Logan (e-mail kristinel@mrra.us)) and must be received by 2:00 p.m. local time on May 26, 2022. It will be the proposer's responsibility to check the referenced website for any new amendments. I. GENERAL INFORMATION The MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY is seeking the services of an Airport Engineering and Planning consultant to design, permit and construct a User Fee Customs and Border Protection Facility. Interested firms should respond to this request on or before the time due for submission. Following the receipt of the qualification and experience statement, a review committee shall evaluate the statements and select a firm or, at the discretion of the review committee, select a short list of firms to interview. Emphasis in selecting a consulting firm shall be placed on the firm's qualifications and experience in projects similar to those which the MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY anticipates undertaking. In order to be considered responsive, six (6) bound paper copies of the statements must be submitted to the Aviation Services Manager, Midcoast Regional Development Authority, 15 Terminal Road, Suite 200, Brunswick, Maine 04011. All questions will be answered by 2:00 p.m. local time on June 2, 2022 and posted on MRRA's website. Statements must be limited to 24 pages (24 single sided, or 12 double sided), size 12-point font including references and resumes of key personnel. Covers, cover letter, table of contents, and dividers (if used), are not included in the 24-page limit. Statements shall be submitted in a single sealed envelope/package, clearly marked "Request for Qualifications for Engineering and Planning Services at the Brunswick Executive Airport." The MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Qualification Statements received as a result of this request, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this Request for Qualification, if it is in the best interest of the MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY to do so. Selection Schedule: o Post RFQ ................................May 17, 2022. Interview Dates (if held).......June 23 - June 24, 2022 o Award Contract.....................July 2022 II. GUIDELINES FOR PROSPECTIVE CONSULTANTS Prospective consultants must meet the following standards as they relate to this request: A. Have adequate financial resources for performance or have the ability to obtain such resources as required during performance. B. Have the necessary experience, organization, technical and professional qualification, skills and facilities. C. Be able to comply with the proposed or required time of completion or performance schedule. D. Have a demonstrated satisfactory record of performance. Ill. STATEMENT PREPARATION In order to facilitate evaluation of the qualifications and experience statement, interested consultants are instructed to follow the outline below. Statements that do not follow the outline, or do not contain the required information may be considered as unresponsive proposals. In rating the proposals, MRRA will weigh each section according to the percentages listed. A. Experience: provide a list of previous and current contracts, if any, awarded by a municipality and/or government agency within the past 5 years which are considered similar in scope of services discussed herein; information shall include contract duration with dates, services performed, and contracting agency name, address and telephone number for verification purposes. (25%) B. Ability to Perform: demonstrate an understanding and familiarity with projects of the type outlined herein or similar contracts developed by listing all previous Airport Engineering and Planning programs of comparable type, which they have prepared or supervised within the last five (5) years. (20%) C. Key Staff Members: identify the staff client manager and key project managers that will be assigned to work with the MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; one-page resumes shall be included for each of the key individuals. (20%) D. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: demonstrate an ability to design, construct, and renovate facilities and infrastructure to incorporate industry best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability. (15%) E. Local Knowledge: demonstrate familiarity with the Brunswick Executive Airport and its aviation support systems. (10%) F. Company Background Material: pertinent information concerning the background, experience, and reputation of the firm. (5%) G. References: submit along with the above information three (3) work related job references. (5%) IV. PROGRAM BACKGROUND The MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY operates the Brunswick Executive Airport located in Brunswick, Maine. The airport facilities include two parallel 8,000' x 200' paved runways and associated taxiways. Aircraft parking surfaces include over 90 acres of concrete apron space. The airport has a full service FBO providing services to based and transient aircraft. There are four (4) separate hangar structures of various sizes and styles. There are also various other airfield buildings which are available for development including a terminal building, and a Ground Support Equipment maintenance facility. Consultant will design, permit and construct a User Fee Customs and Border Protection Facility enabling current and future commercial and private aircraft operators to land at Brunswick Executive Airport, clear customs and to continue on to their destination. V. FUTURE AIRPORT PROJECTS Anticipated future projects for the Brunswick Executive Airport may include, but are not limited to: A. Design User Fee Customs and Border Protection Facility B. Permit User Fee Customs and Border Protection Facility C. Construction User Fee Customs and Border Protection Facility VI. CONTRACT AWARD Any contract entered into by the MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY shall be in response to the proposal and subsequent discussions. The award shall be based on the criteria described herein. VII. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE The successful Consultant selected shall agree to indemnify and hold the MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY harmless from claims, demands, suits, causes of action and judgments arising from the Consultants performance, including claims of professional malpractice or negligence. The above referenced indemnity shall be in addition to and as a complement to the required contract provisions for federally funded contracts contained in the most recent version of the State of Maine Department of Transportation's Airport Consultant General Conditions and the most recent version of the related Supplement to these Consultant General Conditions. The Airport Consultant General Conditions may be found website. CERTIFIED DBE MaineDOT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) consultants are encouraged to apply as the prime consultant for this work. It is important that DBE Firms take advantage of this RFQ to at least gain entry to the MaineDOT Prequalification List for transportation project related services. Non-DBE Firms shall ensure that DBE's have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of any project contract in accordance with MaineDOT current requirements for DBE utilization. Firms certified by another state's transportation agency must be certified by MaineDOT. Current requirements may be found at the MaineDOT website, "Certified Disadvantaged and Women Business Enterprise" directory available at website or by contacting: Stacie Haskell Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program Administrator Maine Department of Transportation Civil Rights Office 16 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0016 Tel: (207) 624-3066 Cell: (207) 592-0686 Fax: (207) 624-3021 TTY Users dial Maine Relay 711.