Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services: Construction of a...

Location:	Indiana
Posted:	Jan 22, 2026
Due:	Jan 29, 2026
Agency:	Fort Wayne Airport Authority
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	#TB26-01
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FORT WAYNE-ALLEN COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

FWA SELF SERVE FUEL FARM (26-XX)

PROJECT SCOPE AND DELIVERABLES

Background: The Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority has iden ﬁed the need to install a self-

serve 100LL fuel farm near Hangar 2040 and the West Apron at the Fort Wayne Interna onal Airport, see

exhibit A. This project is solici ng professional engineering services for design, bid, construc on and

project closeout for the locally funded self-serve fuel farm.

To be considered, proposal must be received at the oﬃces of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport

Authority, 3801 W. Ferguson Road, Suite 209, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 by 5 p.m. local me on January 29,

2026. Proposals must be sealed and clearly marked “Professional Engineering Services—FWA Self-Serve

Fuel Farm.” The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submi ed.

Ques ons during the solicita on period may be directed to Ka e Scherer, Opera ons Manager, at

kscherer@fwairport.com. Ques ons should be received no later than January 20, 2026. Any

modiﬁca ons to this Request for Qualiﬁca ons will be issued by a wri en, formal addendum posted to

the Authority’s website at www.fwairport.com, Airport Business, Solicita ons & Bidding.

Scope of Work: Design includes installa on of an 8,000-to-12,000-gallon 100LL tank on a to be

designed concrete pad adjacent the west apron, self-contained drainage, emergency fuel shut oﬀ and

necessary stormwater mi ga ons and permi ng, ﬁber installa on for Point of Sale system and vehicle

gates 34 & 30, ligh ng and security camera needs. Construc on must be completed by September 1,

2026.

The consultant will be expected to procure and or/prepare necessary survey; geotechnical engineering;

any special environmental repor ng; prepare detailed plans, speciﬁca ons and cost es mate; print and

provide drawings for 50%, for bid and for construc on drawings; assist in securing construc on bids,

analyzing bid results; prepare and nego ate any change orders; represent the sponsor at

preconstruc on mee ng; inspect work in progress no more than two on site visits; make ﬁnal inspec on

and submi ng report of the completed project to sponsor to include, but not limited to, any reports

required by the Owner and any governing agency.

Cost Proposal: Based on the scope of work in this solicita on, develop a detailed cost proposal. The

cost proposal will need to diﬀeren ate between design, bid and construc on services as described in the

Scope of Work narra ve above. Include the consultant’s cost to complete the work based on series of

lump sum (not-to-exceed) values, including reimbursable expenses for travel, document reproduc on,

permi ng fees, etc.

Assump ons and exclusions, if applicable in proposal, the Consultant must provide corresponding cost

for the respec ve items. At the sole discre on of the Authority, these assump ons and exclusions, in

whole or in part, may be included in the awarded contract.

Include a lis ng of your billing rates that you would propose in the event that an amendment to the

scope of work requires an adjustment to your team’s cost proposal. The billing schedule shall include, at

minimum, job classiﬁca on, direct rate and proﬁt factor.

Proposal Format: The proposal that the vendor submits shall be no more than 10 pages and should

include:

1. References to other avia on fuel farms that you have designed within the last 10 years.

a. If none, include three project references to include contact name, company and

project size and scope.

2. Project schedule for design, bidding and construc on that includes comple on by

September 1. Describe the ﬁrm’s approach to project delivery.

3. Iden fy the project manager that will serve as the owner’s representa ve for the

project. Provide a resume and/or list of recent relevant projects they have designed.

a. List any other key team members and their experience.

4. Iden fy and list any sub consul ng ﬁrms that will be used for this project.

5. Describe the ﬁrms on me and in budget performance on previous projects.

Proposal Evalua on: The proposals will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of the wri en material

submi ed. Evalua on criteria will be related to the following and weighted as shown:

Experience of the Firm-35%

 Experience with Similar Type Work

25%

 Experience with Allen County/Fort Wayne

10%

governmental authori es having jurisdic on in

project review/approvals.

Staﬀ Qualiﬁca ons and Capabili es (Include

25%

Subconsultant Review)

Cost

20%

Project schedule

20%

Exhibit A

FWA Self-Serve Fuel Farm Location

EXHIBIT B

STANDARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

ENGINEERING SERVICES

(Name of Firm)

THIS AGREEMENT made by and between the FORT WAYNE-ALLEN COUNTY AIRPORT

AUTHORITY (the "Owner") or (“the FWACAA”) and _________________________________(the

“Engineer”);

WHEREAS, the Owner desires to secure engineering services required for the project(s)

described by Exhibit A and Addendum(s), attached hereto and made a part hereof; and,

WHEREAS, the Owner, based on a review of proposals submitted by interested

Engineering firms, has selected the Engineer to perform those services required for the project(s)

described by Exhibit A and Addendum(s); and,

WHEREAS, the Engineer desires to perform all the necessary professional services in

connection with these Projects,

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained

herein, the Owner and the Engineer agree as follows:

ARTICLE I. PROJECT.

(a) The Owner agrees to employ, and does hereby employ and engage the Engineer,

pursuant to the terms and conditions in this Agreement, to perform for the Owner all necessary

professional services incident to the Project(s), the scope of which detailed services and fees are

specifically and separately set out by Exhibit A and Addendum(s) which are attached hereto and made a

part hereof (the "Project(s)").

ARTICLE II. OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES.

The Owner further agrees as follows:

(a) To give the Engineer such information as is pertinent to the Project;

(b) To provide access to the real estate and/or facilities of the Owner as required by

the Engineer, subject to reasonable notice and airport rules and regulations;

proposals, and other documents presented by the Engineer to the Owner, and to timely respond, in

writing, to the documentation submitted for review so as not to delay the work of the Engineer;

(d) To advertise for proposals relative to construction contracts, if applicable, and to

open the proposals solicited at the appointed time and place, and to pay all costs incident thereto;

(e) Designate, in writing, that person who will act as Owner's representative with

respect to the work to be performed by the Engineer pursuant to this Agreement;

(f) To give prompt, written notice to the Engineer whenever the Owner observes or

otherwise becomes aware of any deviations from the scope of the Project;

(g) To obtain any necessary approvals or consents from those individuals, entities,

authorities, or agencies having jurisdiction over or being necessary for completion of the Project;

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Engineer shall identify and advise the Owner, in writing, as to those

individuals, entities, authorities, and agencies whose approval or consent may be required in order to

complete the Project.

ARTICLE III. ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITIES.

(a) Pursuant to the scope of work identified by Exhibit A and related Addendum(s)

the Engineer shall:

1. Prepare such drawings, plans, studies, reports, sketches, estimates,

specifications, proposals, and other documentation as is necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project.

2. Attend such Board meetings, conferences, or other meetings with or on

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Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services: Construction of a Self?Serve Fuel Farm at Fort Wayne International Airport Addendum 1

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