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 Architectural 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 landside 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 or are small enough in nature that pursuing the formal Bid process is not justified. The selected firm must demonstrate a capacity to respond on site when necessary. A base contract, including required regulatory contract clauses and provisions for 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. Questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted in writing to purchasing@grr.org prior to 2 p.m. on October 17, 2024. GFIAA reserves the right to modify the deadline set forth in the above table in its sole discretion. Any such modifications will be stated in an addendum. GFIAA reserves the right to publish and respond to an inquiry, respond directly to the inquirer without publishing or not respond to the inquiry at its sole discretion. Unless otherwise indicated, all questions will be complied into one document and answers will be issued as a Questions & Answers document within 4 days after the question deadline. 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. 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, 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 All work is to be done in a first-class workmanlike manner. All debris (packing materials, replaced materials, etc.) are to be cleaned up and removed by the workers. The successful Respondent is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses so the completed work complies with all applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws. The cost of such permits and licenses is understood to be a part of the bid price. Any fines, fees, or other costs taxed or charged to Kent County because of the successful bidder's violation(s) of any laws, standards, etc. will be paid by the successful bidder. Dimensions furnished are for general reference only. Respondents must take their own measurements as necessary for preparing their response. All materials are to be new, not refurbished, and free from corrosion, scratches, or other such defects which present other than a new appearance. GFIAA reserves the right to require that its standard terms and conditions apply to any actual order placed in response to a firm's submission. No attempt to modify GFIAA's Standard Terms and Conditions shall be binding, absent agreement on such modification in writing and signed by GFIAA. No payment shall be made to the Respondent for any extra material or services, or of any greater amount of money than stipulated to be paid in the contract, unless changes in or additions to the contract requiring additional outlay by the Respondent shall first have been expressly authorized and ordered in writing by contract amendment or otherwise furnished by the GFIAA. The intent of these specifications is to solicit a properly designed and all-inclusive response. Any requirements not in the specifications, but which are needed for such a response, are to be included in the submission. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.