Professional engineering and planning firms interested in performing professional engineering services at the Louisiana Regional Airport, Gonzales, LA for the project period of approximately 3 years with the option for two, one-year extensions. Projects are to be submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration and LADOTD Division for approval.
The project description [includes]:
1. Terminal Apron Expansion
2. Terminal Apron Reconstruction
3. Terminal Apron Rehabilitation
4. South Apron Expansion
5. Airfield Pavement Sealcoat
6. Airfield Pavement Marking
7. Drainage Improvements
8. Hangar Development
9. Hangar Rehabilitation
10. Airfield Access Improvements
11. Obstruction Mitigation
12. Fuel System Improvements
13. Approach Lighting System And Navigational Aids Improvements
14. Airport Layout Plan Updates
15. Airfield Utility Service Improvements
The scope of services may include topographic surveys and preliminary investigations, preparation of preliminary and final construction plans and specifications, cost estimates, grant management, construction administration, resident inspection and other special services. [These projects are] to include project administrative procedures and any additional projects that are funded within the timeframe of the professional services contract. Project implementation is totally dependent upon FAA and DOTD funding.
Firms interested in performing these services shall furnish 3 copies of their statement of qualifications on a Standard Form 330 (SF 330). Scoring of the selection criteria shall be on a numerical scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest possible score and 1 being the lowest possible score. The score for each criterion will be multiplied by its weight factor, which indicates the importance of each criterion as it relates to this contract.
The criteria and weighting factors to be used by the Sponsor in evaluating responses will be as follows:
General Firm Information
Sub-Consultants Information
Experience Firm/Sub consultants - weight value - 5
Experience- Key Staff -weight value - 5
Past Performance - weight value - 1
Current Work Load - weight value of 3
Firm Size & Technical Disciplines - weighted value - 1
Location - weighted value - 1
Following the evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications received by the Sponsors selection committee, the top three (3) applicants shall be placed on a short list. It shall be the option of the sponsor, if the sponsor or selection committee feels further evaluation of the qualified short list applicants is necessary in order to determine the top-ranked firm, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to all short list applicants. The RFP issued to all short list applicants shall contain instructions on the format (such as written proposal, interview, presentation, etc.) to be used in submitting proposals and information on how the proposals will be evaluated. Following the final evaluation of qualified applicants, the Sponsor will place the applicants in a final ranking based on qualifications. The Sponsor will then enter fee negotiations with the top-ranked firm for the contract, with the unsuccessful firms being notified accordingly. Should these negotiations be unsuccessful, the Sponsor shall enter negotiations with the next-highest ranked firm, and so on. The Sponsor reserves the right to reject all applicants and re-advertise for the contract.
The successful firm will be required to execute a standard DOTD/Division of Aviation type of contract in conformance with all city, parish, DOTD, and FAA guidelines, standards, and assurances.
Questions regarding this project should be addressed to the airport manager. Firms wishing to apply must submit a fully completed SF-330 Form. Failure to provide all information requested might result in the submission being considered non-responsive and the firm will not be given a total score in the evaluation process.
Ascension - St. James Airport and Transportation Authority
(225)644-1959
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