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Landscape Master Plan Consultant Written Questions Due via Email - December 14, 2023 by 2 p.m. Response to Questions Posted as an Addendum(Estimated) December 20, 2023 Background The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) serves as the gateway to Central North Carolina and the Research Triangle region, including the largest research park in the United States. RDU is governed by the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board. The Authority Board is made up of eight representatives; two each are appointed from the City of Durham, Durham County, the City of Raleigh and Wake County. The RDU Airport Authority owns and operates two passenger terminals, Terminals 1 and 2. Terminal 1 is a 9-gate facility with approximately 160,000 square feet of total terminal area and accommodates Avelo Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Terminal 2 is a 36- gate facility accommodating Air Canada, Alaska, American, Bahamasair, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Icelandair, Sun Country, United, and charter airlines, with approximately 1 million square foot of total terminal area. Between the landside components of Terminals 1 and 2 is a multi-story parking garage containing approximately 9,913 spaces (Park Central), with an adjoining lot of approximately 1,359 spaces (Premier Parking). The Authority is seeking qualification statements from Consultants capable of capable of creating, developing, and producing a comprehensive Landscape Master Plan to guide the ongoing stewardship of the campus. The Authority's objective is to receive a comprehensive design standard and a phased, campus-wide landscape enhancement and management plan that supports the Authority's Sustainability Management Plan. Equally important is the Authority's desire for a new plan that is sensitive to and compatible with the vitality and vibrancy of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport community. Experience working for airports and/or relevant facilities transferable to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport project is desirable to help ensure its long-standing position as a premier airport for many years to come. 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. Minority and Women-Owned Small Business (MWSB) 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. MWSB Goals The MWSB Goals for MWSB participation on this contract represent the total dollars that will be spent with MWSBs as a percentage of the total contract amount, including any change orders. The MWSB Goals are as follows: MBE Goal: The goal for minority-owned business participation is: Seven percent (7%). WBE Goal: The goal for woman-owned business participation is: Four percent (4%).