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

In accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E and the policies and procedures of the Duluth Airport Authority (DAA), notice is hereby given that a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional airport consulting services is requested from firms to render services required in connection with projects at Duluth International Airport (DLH) and Sky Harbor Airport (DYT). It is the intent of the DAA to select and negotiate with one prime airport consultant for a five (5) year term. Specific categories for airport consulting services include but are not limited to: 1. Architectural Design Services 2. Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Services 3. Environmental (and Noise Mitigation) Consulting Services 4. Capital Financial Consulting Services 5. Project and Construction Management Services 6. Planning Consulting Services 7. Political Engagement, Community Involvement and Public Relations Firms are invited to provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the categories listed above. An individual SOQ should be provided for each service category of interest. The DAA plans to make application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and/or the State of Minnesota Office of Aeronautics (MNDOT) over the course of the next five years for grants related to airport development. With the recent completion of the Duluth International Airport and Sky Harbor Airport Master Plan's (portions are available online on the DAA website, contact DAA for any additional information that may be needed), both airports have a comprehensive 20-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). While this contract will be only for 5 years, the 10-year CIPs are attached for reference of expected projects. As many know, projects can shift in timing, thus the successful consultant should be able to complete all the potential projects listed in the Airport CIP. The CIP projects, timeframes and estimates are subject to change at any time due to constraints outside the DAA's control. The detailed scope of each project will be determined as each project is approved and funded. Project(s) potentially may be added and funded from other sources. Please reference the attached CIPs to find greater detail. In addition to both Airport's CIPs, DLH has recently completed a Part 150 Noise Study and composed a Duluth International Airport Noise Compatibility Program (NCP). It is very likely over the duration of this contract that implementation of the NCP will begin/occur. To the extent is unknown at this point. Similar to the CIP, the project portion of the NCP is attached to this RFQ for reference. The DAA reserves the right to complete any (or none) of these mitigation efforts during the during of this contract. Upon final decision of the selected firm, contract negotiations for a Professional Services Agreement will be initiated. The length of this Professional Services Agreement will be for five (5) year term from the date of contract execution. If these negotiations are unsuccessful, negotiations will be initiated with the second ranked firm. The negotiation of individual project contracts and associated fees shall occur at the time those services are needed for an approved and funded project. If a price cannot be agreed upon between the DAA and the selected firm during negotiations for each individual project contract, then the DAA reserves the right to terminate negotiations and initiate a new procurement action. Individual project contracts are limited to those projects that can reasonably be expected to be initiated within five (5) years of the date that the initial Professional Services Agreement contract is executed, unless specifically approved by the FAA Understanding the wide diversity of professional disciplines required to complete all of the above proposed projects, and to allow for the maximum participation of DBE's, additional sub consultants may be proposed, for approval by airport management, as each individual project contract is negotiated. It is the policy of the DAA that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or part with federal funds. All firms providing professional services for the DAA shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 23, to ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, handicap, or gender. All questions concerning this RFQ shall be submitted to Mr. Mark Papko via email on or before January 10th, 2023. Mr. Papko will respond to all parties who attended the on-site inspection no later than January 13th, 2023.