Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Patterson, Louisiana. Conceptual plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; transportation facility; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and transportation facility.

Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Parish Government is requesting qualification statements from professional planning and engineering firms interested in performing certified planning and professional civil and related engineering services at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport in Patterson, Louisiana. If funded, projects will be limited to rehabilitation of Segmented Circle, parking lot design, and rehabilitation of the North Apron. Design and implementation are generally dependent upon FAA and/or DOTD funding. The selection process will be in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E and DOTD standards. In the execution of the work, the firm may be required to provide administrative services, ALP updates, cost estimates, grant management services, preliminary plans, final construction plans and specifications as well as to assist with construction administration. Firms interested in performing these services shall furnish a statement of qualifications on Federal Standard Form 330 (SF 330). A separate SF 330 shall be submitted by the prime for each sub consultant. Copies of FAA AC 150/5100-14E and SF 330 are attached to the RFQ Package and electronic versions are available from the FAA and DOTD Division of Aviation. The criteria and weighting factors to be used by the Sponsor in evaluating responses will be as follows: 1. Staff familiarity with current DOTD and FAA aviation planning, pavement, drainage, electrical, lighting, navaid, obstruction, air space, construction at public airports, and other applicable standards as well as experience in typical General Aviation projects with a value of 1 5 points. 2. Aviation planning, civil engineering, other related staff experience (e.g., surveyors, inspectors, etc.), and grant acquisition and administration capabilities of key personnel to be assigned to the project with a value of 1 10 points. This experience should include master planning; property and topographical surveys; runway, taxiway, and apron restriping; and/or other miscellaneous pavement improvements. Principals of firms with only administrative experience on aviation projects will not be counted as staff design experience and should not submit as such. Planners shall be AICP certified. Engineers and surveyors shall have relevant professional licenses issued by the State of Louisiana. 3. Key personnels professional qualifications and experience and availability for the proposed project; their reputation and professional integrity and competence; and their knowledge of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures with a value of 1 5 points. 4. Familiarity with the development concerns of the Harry P. Williams Airport, the environs of the site, compliance issues, and an understanding of potential problems, and the sponsors special concerns with a value of 1 10 points. 5. History of assisting with the acquisition of FAA and DOTD aviation grant funds as well as other sources of funding for airfield improvements (list airports, grant projects, and grant amounts) and the administration of same with a value of 1 10 points. 6. Firm size relative to the magnitude of typical general aviation projects similar to those listed, demonstrated ability to meet schedules and deadlines, and evidence to make good faith efforts to meet airport DBE goals with a value of 1 5 points. 7. Location of firm relative to airport with a value of 1 5 points. 8. Responsiveness to Request For Qualifications with a value of 1 5 points. 9. Maximum possible points are 55. Firms with demonstrated experience, competence, and qualifications pertinent to the requirements noted having sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to ensure expeditious prosecution of work are desired for consideration. In responding to the items listed, it is important to be specific and concise and to assure that planning and design projects which are referred to as having been accomplished by your staff are projects which were accomplished by your personnel included in the SF 330. The successful firm will be required to execute a project specific agreement and, if a project is funded, a standard DOTD engineering services agreement in conformance with all Parish, DOTD, and FAA guidelines, standards, and assurances. The St. Mary Parish Government encourages participation by disadvantaged business enterprises in all bids and proposals to the extent possible. The Parish affords minority and women owned business enterprises full opportunity to submit an indication of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against a firm on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin in awarding a contract. Questions regarding this project should be presented to Mr. Henry C. Bo LaGrange, Chief Administrative Officer, at 337-828-4100, ext. 500 or hlagrange@stmaryparishla.gov. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.