Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Tenant & Airport Improvement Project, #26-44-1899

Request for Qualifications
Spokane Airport Board
Professional Consultant Services
Tenant & Airport Improvement Project, #26-44-1899
The Spokane Airport Board (the "Board") is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from
qualified consulting firms or teams of firms for architecture, engineering and construction
management/administration services for the Tenant & Airport Improvement Project at Spokane
International Airport (SIA). SOQs will be received by the Board until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28,
2026.
A. SCOPE OF WORK
The project Scope of Work (SOW) includes providing all architectural; survey; structural,
mechanical and electrical engineering; and all other necessary professional services to
provide complete plans, specifications, and bidding documents for the Tenant & Airport
Improvement Project.
To facilitate future growth and operations of the terminal, specific areas of the concourses
will be repurposed to relocate and provide office and operational spaces for airlines,
tenants, and Airport staff.
The Consultant shall provide comprehensive planning, design, phasing, coordination, and
bidding support services necessary to execute all required spaces. Some improvements
shall be substantially complete no later than January 31, 2027, while the less urgent SOW
shall be completed no later than March 31, 2027. Construction management and
construction administration services will either be amended to the SOW or contracted
under a separate agreement.
The selected firm is expected to propose a team that is capable of providing all required
services.
B. INFORMATIONAL MEETING
A mandatory informational in-person meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 7,
2026 at the Airport Event Center (Irv Reed Center) at Spokane International Airport, located
at 9211 W. McFarlane Road, Spokane, WA 99224. (The building is located off McFarlane
Road between the Airport's Outside and Economy 1 Parking Lots).
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C. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Five (5) hard copies and one (1) thumb drive in pdf format of the SOQ submittal shall be
provided. Each copy shall be marked on the cover:
RFQ: Tenant & Airport Improvement Project, #26-44-1899
and shall contain the name of the firm responding to this RFQ.
1. Clarifications
Information, clarifications or modifications will be provided in writing by the Airport and
will be communicated via the Airport's website at
http://business.spokaneairports.net/rfp. Any request for clarifications must be received
via email at least five working days prior to the submittal deadline. Any questions relating
to the submittal requirements shall be directed to:
Brittany Storms, Senior Project Manager
Planning & Development Department, Spokane Airports
Email : bstorms@spokaneairports.net
2. Related Information
Firms are advised to familiarize themselves with the Airport's standard Professional
Service Agreement (PSA) and be prepared to accept without modification the terms and
conditions contained therein. The selected consultant will be expected to execute the
Airport's PSA. It is anticipated that a PSA will be awarded by the Board at its September
2026 meeting.
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and information regarding this RFQ are posted on
the Spokane Airports website.
D. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
SOQs shall respond to each criteria listed below. SOQs should be clear and concise and
formatted as outlined below to provide the Selection Committee with the following
information and allow for consistent evaluation of each submittal.
Transmittal Letter
Provide a one-page transmittal letter which introduces the consulting firm and team.
Discuss services offered, size of staff, and office location(s) of the consulting firm(s).
Include the point of contact information, including email and phone number of the firm
responding to the RFQ.
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Table of Contents
Include an identification of the material by section and page number.
Statement of Qualifications
Provide no more than 15 double-sided pages describing the qualifications, experience,
and capabilities of the proposing firm and team in the order presented below. Covers,
tabs, transmittal letter, and table of contents will not be included in the page count.
1. Project Organization and Staff Experience. Include the organizational structure that
is proposed to implement the Project, identifying the primary point of contact,
support staff, subconsultants, and location of office where the majority of work of the
prime consultant will be completed. Include brief resumes of the key project
personnel identifying professional qualifications, experience, capabilities, and
relevant projects each have completed.
2. Specific Relevant Projects. Include and describe projects of similar scope that the
proposed key personnel and/or team have participated and completed in the past
five (5) years. Identify key personnel from the organizational chart.
3. Project Understanding and Approach. Demonstrate an understanding and familiarity
of this Project. Describe your approach to successfully completing the project,
including project administration, planning and design considerations, and
construction management and construction administration.
4. References. Provide a list of three (3) references that have specific knowledge of
relevant work performed by the consultant.
E. SOQ EVALUATION AND SELECTION
All SOQs received will be evaluated and ranked based upon the responsiveness to the RFQ.
A minimum of two (2) firms may be selected for further evaluation and requested to
participate in an interview as part of the selection process. Alternatively, the Airport may
choose to select the most qualified firm or team directly following the evaluation of the
submitted SOQs. One consultant will be selected for negotiation of a PSA.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all SOQs, to waive any irregularities in the
SOQs received, and to accept the SOQs deemed most advantageous to the best interest of
the Board. All SOQs become the property of the Airport.
Spokane International Airport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor or
subcontractor. As such, the Airport and all tiers of its consultants will abide by the
requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and Executive
Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A).
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F. SCOPE OF WORK AND FEE PROPOSAL
Following the selection process, the Airport will enter into contract negotiations with the
selected consultant. The Airport and consultant will meet to discuss the proposed services
and scoping of work. The selected consultant will be expected to prepare and submit a
detailed breakdown proposal identifying hourly rates, markups, anticipated reimbursable
expenses, direct salary costs, labor, general and administrative overhead, and profit data
for the project. Work will be performed on a negotiated lump sum amount, based on the
specific identified tasks of the Scope of Work associated with design services. Construction
management and construction administration services may be amended to the PSA and will
be performed on a negotiated not-to-exceed amount, based on time and materials (specific
rates of compensation). Negotiations and an independent cost analysis will be performed
prior to approval and execution of the PSA. If scope and fee cannot be agreed upon between
the Airport and the consultant, negotiations will be terminated. The Airport will then enter
into negotiations with the next highest qualified consultant.
G. QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS
SOQs shall be submitted to:
SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ATTN: Brittany Storms, Senior Project Manager
9000 West Airport Drive, Suite 204
Spokane, WA 99224
RE: Tenant & Airport Improvement Project, #26-44-1899
H. PUBLIC RECORDS AND DISCLOSURE OF SOQs
1. Property of Board: SOQs submitted to the Board shall become the property of the Board
and shall not be returned to the consultant.
2. SOQs are Public Records: Pursuant to Chapter 42.56 RCW, SOQs submitted to the
Board shall be considered public records and with limited exceptions will be available
for inspection and copying by the public. Except to the extent protected by state and/or
federal laws, SOQs shall be considered public documents and available for review and
copying by the public after the award of an Agreement is made by the Board.
3. Process for Disclosing Information: If a request is made for disclosure of all or any
portion of a SOQ, the Board will determine whether the material should be made
available under the law. If the Board determines that the material is not exempt and may
be disclosed, the Board will notify the consultant of the request and allow the consultant
five (5) business days to take appropriate action pursuant to RCW 42.56.540. If the
consultant fails or neglects to take such action within said period, the Board may release
the portions of the SOQ deemed subject to disclosure.
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4. Indemnification: To the extent that the Board withholds from disclosure all or any
portion of consultant's documents at a consultant's request, such consultant agrees to
fully indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Board, the City and County of Spokane,
their elected officials, agents and employees, from all damages, penalties, attorneys'
fees and costs related to withholding information from public disclosure.
5. No Claim Against Airport: By submitting a SOQ, the consultant consents to the process
outlined in this RFQ and shall have no claim against the Board because of actions taken.
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