This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is seeking Statements of Qualifications from interested Professional Engineering firms to act in an on-call basis, providing any combination of preliminary design services, detailed design services, surveying, and construction engineering services for various airside improvements at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport for a period of five years. It is the intent of the GFIAA to have engineering services available on an on-call basis for projects that require a quick turn-around, are small enough in nature that pursuing the formal Bid process is not justified, and as defined in this request. The selected firm must demonstrate a capacity to respond on site when necessary. A base contract, including required regulatory contract clauses and provisions for FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and State funded projects, will be developed, and amendments added as items of work and fee schedules are approved. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the second busiest airport in Michigan, serving business and leisure travelers with nonstop and connecting flights on six airlines. The Ford Airport is managed and operated by the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority. Attendees should arrive a minimum of five (5) minutes before the scheduled date and time. Attendees will not be allowed to sign in after the conference has commenced. If a firm representative does not sign in prior to the scheduled pre-submission conference, their firm will not be considered. Attendees requiring special services are asked to provide their requirements to the GFIAA at least forty eight (48) hours in advance to allow for accommodations. Past and typical projects the Consultant team may be assigned include the following: 1. Assisting the Airport Authority in various investigations and report submittals, including determination of need, preliminary estimates, and a recommended schedule of completion. 2. Preparation of preliminary plans and estimates for various improvements including support of the Airport Capital Improvement Plan. 3. Preparation of final plans and specifications, final cost estimates, and assistance with bidding various improvements. 4. Construction engineering services, including inspection, contract administration, materials testing, surveying, and preparation of as-built drawings. 5. Providing ancillary services such as surveying, geotechnical, or materials testing. The Consultant may be asked to coordinate the acquisition of non-traditional services required by the Airport. 6. Assistance with identifying, securing, and fulfilling state and federal grant opportunities including AIP, BIL, ZEV, and other federal and state funding sources. Questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted in writing to purchasing@grr.org prior to 2 p.m. on October 31, 2023. The Authority reserves the right to award by line item when applicable and to accept or reject any or all parts of a submission. Accelerated discounts should be so stated at the time of submission. If quick-pay discounts are offered, The Authority reserves the right to include that discount as part of the award criterion. Prices must, however, be based upon payment in thirty (30) days after receipt, inspection, and acceptance. In all cases, quick-pay discounts will be calculated from the date of the invoice or the date of acceptance, whichever is later. Award notifications are posted on the Authority website. It is the Respondent's responsibility to monitor the website for status updates. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.