RFQ for Aviation Consulting Services

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Mar 17, 2026
Due:	Apr 24, 2026
Agency:	State of South Carolina - State Fiscal Accountability Authority(SFAA)
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	RFQ-LUX-ENG 2026
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Request for

Qualifications

Professional Aviation Consulting

Services for the Laurens County

Airport (LUX) in Laurens, South

Carolina

Submit proposals to:

Laurens County

Attn: Andy Howard

Airport Director

100 Hillcrest Square

PO Box 238

Laurens SC 29360

Advertisement Date: 03/17/2026

Proposal Due Date: 04/24/2026

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT (RFQ)

PROFESSIONAL AVIATION CONSULTING SERVICES

FOR THE

LAURENS COUNTY AIRPORT (LUX) LAURENS, SOUTH

CAROLINA

Laurens County is requesting Statements of Qualifications from interested and qualified Aviation

Consulting Firms for engineering, construction inspection/administration, planning, and

subcontracted special services. Proposed work must be performed and completed in such a manner

as to be eligible for funding under FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the SC

Aeronautics Commission.

The services may include, but are not limited to the pre-design, design, bidding, and construction

phases of various types of projects including runway extensions, runway safety areas, runway and

taxiway rehabilitations, aprons, airfield lighting, NAVAIDs including instrument landing systems,

fueling systems, hangars, terminal site work, parking lot and road rehabilitation, and other projects

as determined by Laurens County. The services may also include assisting with land and avigation

easement acquisition, obstruction removal, DBE Reporting, master planning, financial and

feasibility studies, and planning, environmental, and other tasks and projects as determined by

Laurens County. These services may also include subcontracted special services, such as

surveying, geotechnical, and quality assurance testing.

Specific projects may include the following:

1. Wildlife Hazard Assessment/Perimeter Safety Security Fencing

2. Backup Generator Design/Bid/Install

3. Stormwater pollution prevention planning

4. Airport Layout Plan Update

5. Runway Extension Justification/Land Acquisition/Design and Bid

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to obtain information about Aviation

Consulting Firms interested in providing expert professional, technical and advisory services at

the discretion of Laurens County for anticipated engineering and planning services listed in the

above paragraph. Services will be for a period not to exceed five (5) years. The information

obtained will be utilized by Laurens County to evaluate each interested firm by utilizing the criteria

outlined in this Request for Qualifications. The award of any contract or agreement is contingent

upon the receipt or availability of adequate project funding.

REQUIREMENTS OF FIRM

To be considered for selection, the Aviation Consulting Firm shall be qualified and capable to

perform at a minimum the following services for the proposed projects:

1. Airport planning, environmental services, land and easement acquisition assistance,

preliminary and final engineering design, estimating, bidding, and construction

administration and inspection services.

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2. Subcontracted special services, such as surveying, geotechnical, and quality assurance

testing, as required.

3. Assist in preparation of grant funding applications and grant reimbursement requests for

the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) and/or the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) and develop justification to document the need for federal and state

funds. Demonstrated assistance in project funding is required.

4. Provide technical assistance and advice related to the activities identified above as required.

PROPOSAL CONTENT

To facilitate review of your Statement of Qualifications by Laurens County, it is requested that

your Submission conform to the following format:

1. Cover Sheet: List project title (Professional Aviation Consulting Services), the name of

your firm, and the name, address and telephone number of a contact person for questions

concerning the Statement submitted.

2. Experience of the Firm: Provide a narrative of your firm’s prior experience and

qualifications in airport engineering, planning, and construction work for similar projects

performed by your firm, and the number of years your firm has been in business. Provide

a list of similar airport projects involving federal and state funding completed within the

last seven (7) years by your firm. Also, please reference the experience of firm personnel,

while working for the submitting firm, including working with FAA and SCAC regulations

and procedures.

3. Project Team: Provide a list of the project team members, including the office location

where they currently work, that you propose to use on these projects and identify the

responsibility of each team member. Provide a brief resume for each person listing specific

similar project experience with respect to projects performed with your firm, and how long

each person has worked for your firm.

4. References: Provide the name, address, and telephone number of at least three (3)

references familiar with the quality of work done by your firm on similar projects.

5. Other Supporting Data: Include any other information you feel to be relevant to the

selection of your firm. The entire Qualifications Statement must not exceed fifteen (15)

pages, excluding the cover sheet and letter of introduction. Qualification Statements

exceeding 15 pages will be returned and not considered.

CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Criteria to be used in screening and ranking of the Statement of Qualifications and selection of

the successful firm are as follows:

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1. Qualifications of the Firm (30%): Preference shall be given to those firms with

experience and training in the services required for aviation engineering projects, similar

to those listed, at similar sized airports, as outlined in this RFQ.

2. Overall Qualifications of the Project Manager and Project Team (30%): Identify the

Project Manager and those personnel that will be assigned to the project(s) including the

location of their office and how long each person has been with your firm. Preference shall

be given to project teams with specific experience of similar projects, and familiarity with

the Airports in the region, and proposed projects, as outlined in this RFQ.

3. Experience in Working with SCAC and FAA Regulations and Procedures (30%):

Preference shall be given to project team personnel (especially the Project Manager) and

the firm with a demonstrated working relationship with the SCAC and FAA and possess a

thorough understanding of FAA rules and regulations regarding design and development

of airports similar to the Laurens County Airport.

4. Response Capability/Project Understanding (10%): Preference shall be afforded to

those firms which in the opinion of Laurens County will be able to adequately respond to

requests for meetings or project administration requirements, and firms that have a detailed

understanding of the project requirements.

SELECTION OF THE AVIATION CONSULTING FIRM

It is the intent of Laurens County to review the Statement of Qualifications submitted and select,

based on the criteria requirements contained in this RFQ, a Number One (1) ranked firm.

With respect to this RFQ, contact with any members of the Laurens County Council, Laurens

County staff, or members of the Laurens County Airport staff, other than the Contact Person

specified in this RFQ, by any of the proposing Aviation Consulting Firms during the selection

process is strictly prohibited and will result in that Aviation Consulting Firm being eliminated from

consideration.

CONTRACT

After all the Statement of Qualifications have been screened and ranked by Laurens County,

Laurens County reserves the right to invite selected firms to make presentations, or the Number

One (1) ranked firm may be invited to negotiate a Master Contract with Laurens County for a

period not to exceed five (5) years.

For each project performed under the Master Contract, a detailed scope of work will be developed

and agreed to by the Aviation Consulting Firm and Laurens County. This detailed scope of work

and associated fee will be developed into a work authorization and included as an attachment to

the Master Contract. The Master Contract may be cancelled by either party for any reason at any

time.

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SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT

Qualifications Statement must be submitted in writing no later than 10:00am, April 24, 2026 to:

Proposals are to be mailed and/or Express Mailed to:

Laurens County

Attn: William Wilson

RFQ LUX-ENG-2026

Procurement Manager

PO Box 238

Laurens, SC 29360

Proposals are to be hand delivered to:

Laurens County

Attn: William Wilson

RFQ LUX-ENG-2026

100 Hillcrest Square

Admin Suite

Laurens, SC 29360

Five copies of the Qualifications Statement are required.

The submitting Consulting Firm is required to have printed on the opaque envelope or wrapping

which contains the submittal, the title, and the closing date. Laurens County shall not be

responsible for unidentified submittal packages.

Consulting Firms mailing their submission must allow a sufficient mail delivery period to

ensure timely receipt. Laurens County is not responsible for submittals delayed by mail or

delivery services of any nature.

Proposals will be received by the Laurens County Procurement Department until 10:00 AM

Local time on April 24th, 2026.

CONTACT PERSON

All questions concerning the RFQ must be submitted in writing by email no later than April 10th,

2026, at 5:00 PM EST and directed to:

Name:

Address:

Andy Howard

Airport Director

Laurens County

Tel: 864-580-0576

Email: ahoward@laurenscountysc.gov

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