Aviation Consulting Services

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
AVIATION PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR BLAIRSVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA
The City of Blairsville, Georgia is seeking a qualified aviation consulting firm to provide master planning, forecasting,
environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, and program support and administration services at the Blairsville
Municipal Airport in Blairsville, Georgia.
It is the intent of the City of Blairsville to enter into a Master Agreement with a consultant for the upcoming five (5) year
period. The selected consultant will negotiate and enter into individual work authorizations/task orders for services based
on the scope of work with the City of Blairsville on an assignment-by-assignment basis during the term of the Master
Agreement.
The services are limited to projects that the City of Blairsville expects to initiate within five (5) years of the effective date
of the Master Agreement. A list of the anticipated projects for the five (5) year period is attached. It is noted that some
services may not be required. The City of Blairsville reserves the right to initiate additional procurement actions for the
projects and work items included in the initial procurement.
The selection of the consultant will comply with 49 USC 47107(a) (17), 2 CFR 200.320, and FAA Advisory Circular
150/5100-14 Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects, and applicable
Georgia statutes and laws, as amended. Responding firms/teams must possess a current pre-qualification by the Georgia
Department of Transportation in Area Classes No. 1.08 Airport Master Planning.
The consultant and any sub-consultants proposed shall not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, or sex in the
performance of this contract. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization is required for federally funded
projects over $250,000. Once DBE certification per the Interim Final Rule is complete, goals will be established. The
consultant shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of all Federally-
assisted contracts. Failure by the Consultant to carry out these requirements is a material breach of the contract, which
may result in the termination of the contract or such other remedy as the City of Blairsville deems appropriate.
The City of Blairsville reserves the right to reject any submissions to this RFQ, request clarification, or waive
informalities/technicalities if they are deemed in the best interest of the City of Blairsville. The City is not liable for any
costs incurred by the consultant in the preparation or presentation of a response to this request.
Scope of Services
The scope of work to be included in the Master Agreement may include, but is not limited to, the following:
a. Prepare project funding applications and Capital Improvement Pl (CIP) Documents.
b. Prepare/Update Exhibit "A" Property Line Map, Airport Layout Plan.
c. Prepare documentation and execute environmental assessments under federal guidelines.
d. Review existing airfield facilities including runways, taxiways, aprons and navigational aids via on-site visual
inspections
e. Assess current support infrastructure like fueling tanks, weather reporting tools, and lighting systems
f. Summarize pavement thickness, marking, strength, and condition using regional management plans.
g. Such other airport-related work as the City of Blairsville may deem necessary.
Projects are limited to those in the attached CIP and may be accomplished over multiple years, task orders, and Federal
and State grants. Projects or work elements not included in this list or agreement may require additional procurement
actions to ensure compliance with Federal and State requirements and to ensure qualification of staffing for specialized
tasks. The addition of a similar project or work element without additional procurement action requires the Georgia
Department of Transportation's written approval of the City of Blairsville's request and justification to forego a separate
procurement action.
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Planning services to develop the Blairsville Municipal Airport's 2021 Airport Layout Plan and 2027-2031 Capital
Improvement Plan were provided by Croy Engineering, Marietta, GA.
Submission Requirements
Required information is to be presented in a manner that clearly illustrates the following:
1. Team Description/Background: A general description of the submitting firm, including firm size, and general
information regarding all sub-consultant firms on the team.
2. Organizational Chart: Include clear illustration as to the Project Manager and key personnel representing the primary
firm.
3. Resumes: Include for key personnel. Indicate each individual's qualifications and experience.
4. Relevant Experience: Qualifications and experience of the primary firm and sub-consultants in the past five (5) years at
general aviation airports similar in nature to the Blairsville Municipal Airport.
5. Proximity to the Blairsville Municipal Airport: Geographical location of the office that will be primarily responsible for
assigned projects and where the work will be accomplished, as well as the location of any supporting offices that will
likely be involved in this contract.
6. References: Contact name, agency name, and telephone number of at least three (3) current airport clients of the
primary firm.
7. Regulatory Familiarity: Demonstrate familiarity with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State Aviation
Programs.
8. Workload: Provide a brief summary of the primary firm's current workload and ability to meet schedules and
deadlines.
Evaluation Criteria
The following criteria shall be used to select the consultant:
1. Capability to perform all or most aspects of the project and recent experience in airport projects comparable to the
Blairsville Municipal Airport and proposed tasks.
2. Key personnel's qualifications and experience and availability for the proposed project; their reputation and
professional integrity and competence; and their knowledge of FAA and State regulations, policies and procedures.
3. Capability to meet schedules or deadlines.
4. Quality of projects previously undertaken and capability to complete projects without having major cost escalations
or overruns.
5. Qualifications and experience of sub-consultants regularly engaged by the consultant under consideration.
6. Capability of a branch office that will do the work to perform independently of the home office, or conversely, its
capability to obtain necessary support from the home office.
7. Ability to furnish qualified inspectors for construction inspection.
8. Understanding of the projects' potential challenges and the sponsor's special concerns.
9. Degree of interest shown in undertaking the project and familiarity with and proximity to the geographic location of
the airport.
10. Capability to incorporate and blend aesthetic and architectural concepts with the project design while accomplishing
the basic requirements that transportation facilities be functional, safe, and efficient.
11. In meeting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal, evidence documenting the consultant met the
DBE goal, or by documenting that it made adequate good faith efforts to meet the DBE goal.
12. Capability to conduct a Value Engineering (VE) study for projects that are particularly complex or have unique
features.
Selection Process
Qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated by a Selection Committee based on the criteria listed herein. All
unsuccessful firms will be notified in writing no later than five (5) days after the selection and contracting process is
completed.
Submittal
All interested parties should submit two (2) copies of the Statement of Qualifications no later than October 16, 2026. The
Statement of Qualifications should be delivered in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked, "Aviation Planning
Services." The City of Blairsville shall assume no responsibility for responses that are received after the deadline or
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submittals that are not properly addressed or identified. Statements received after the deadline will not be considered.
Responses are to be addressed to:
City Clerk Kaye McCann
City of Blairsville
PO Box 307
Blairsville, GA 30514
All questions regarding this RFQ should be made prior to the submittal and addressed to the RFQ point of contact:
Kevin Potts, Airport Manager
City of Blairsville Airport
PO Box 307
Blairsville, GA 30514
706-400-8179
This is a Request for Qualifications only. In accordance with FAA selection procedures, all selections should be
qualification based. No overhead rate, fees, or any cost information should be identified as part of this submission.
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