Site work and paving for a transportation facility in Stow, Ohio. Conceptual plans call for site work for a transportation facility; and for paving for a transportation facility.

The Kent State University Airport was established in 1917 and is located within the lite residential and commercial properties of Stow Ohio. This facility functions as an airport for local individuals/businesses as well as a training facility for KSU students. This project will provide the design for pavement reconstruction for the apron area. It is being funded through an FAA AIP Grant for Fiscal Year 2026. This design will provide the bid documents/bid event for construction that is anticipated to be funded by a separate FAA AIP Grant for Fiscal Year 2027. Construction is anticipated for summer 2027 or 2028 depending on the timing of grant award. While this specific project and contract will be through design and bid documents only, this selection process will also be the basis for the selection of construction administration services for the project. This design shall conform to all applicable FAA requirements and codes. All investigative work must be scheduled with the owner and coordinated with airport operations. Any disruption of airport operations or services must be scheduled with the airport in advance to allow permit proper notifications to be issued. Kent State is currently in the process of selecting an AE team that will further develop the ALP (Airport Layout Plan) into a master siteplan. The selected apron reconstruction AE team will need to coordinate with this overall masterplan with regards to grading and site layout. Although full services for the apron reconstruction will not take place until FAA grant approval late in 2026, this team needs to be at the table to help inform the master siteplan. The AE shall be an experienced consultant with first-hand experience working with the FAA and developing airport site and facility designs. Relevant experience with site design and pavement design that meet FAA requirements and standards are critical. Submit all questions regarding this RFQ in writing to Michael Wasowski at mwasowsk@kent.edu with the project number included in the subject line (no phone calls please). Questions will be answered and posted via online on a regular basis until one week before the response deadline. The name of the party submitting a question will not be included on the Q&A document.