Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (the "Authority" or "RDU") invites qualification statements
(may also be referred to as "Submittals" throughout this document) from qualified
Consultant(s) and/or Consultant Teams (the "Consultant" or "Respondent") capable of
creating, developing, and producing a comprehensive Landscape Master Plan and Design
Standard ("Services" as detailed within Section III - Scope of Services) for the Authority. The
Authority is seeking a Consultant whose combination of experience and expertise will provide
timely and cost-effective Services to the Authority. The Authority's intent is to award a Master Service Agreement ("Agreement") to provide the
requested Services. DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES TO:
Travis Pierce, RDU Procurement
Travis.Pierce@rdu.com | 919-840-7833 Contractor Interviews (if applicable)
February 1 - February 9, 2024 Presentation to RDUAA Board and Approval (Estimated) - TBD Anticipated Award Time Frame (Official Award of Contract) (Estimated) - TBD Anticipated Contract Start Date (Estimated) - TBD This contract shall be for a three (3) year period beginning on the date of contract award. At its
sole discretion the Authority may have an option to extend the contract for two (2) additional
one-year periods for a potential maximum of five (5) years. The Authority shall give the
Consultant written notice of its intent to renew no less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the
expiration and if the Authority elects to renew, the terms of said renewal shall be specified in
writing as part of the written notice. Consultant shall respond within thirty (30) calendar days of
this notice with any exceptions or changes to the original contract term. The exceptions shall be
negotiated between the Authority and the Consultant during the remaining sixty (60) calendar
days of the notice period. If there are no exceptions taken or, upon mutual contract of the parties
concerning renewal terms, the Consultant shall sign the renewal notice and send it back to the
Authority. A Minority or Women-Owned Small Business (MWSB) is a firm which has been certified by an
approved agency to meet the following criteria: A small business, as defined by the Small Business
Administration size standards, that is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned, and controlled by one
or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The following individuals are presumed
to be socially and economically disadvantaged: Black Americans; Hispanic Americans; Asian
Americans; Native Americans; and Women. Firms which are not owned by members of these groups
may not be utilized to achieve MWSB Goals in Authority contracts. The Authority reserves the right to revise the schedule in its sole discretion The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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