Airport Services-Engineering, Inspection Consultant (HQU)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL AIRPORT ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL &
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION/ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT SERVICES
for THOMSON-McDUFFIE COUNTY AIRPORT (HQU)
THOMSON, GEORGIA
The City of Thomson and McDuffie County Board of Commissioners is seeking a qualified aviation
consulting firm to provide professional on-call engineering, architectural, and construction
inspection/administration services, including, but not limited to, project planning,
geotechnical/subsurface investigations and topographic surveying, environmental assessments,
preliminary and final design, bidding, and construction inspection/management in connection with the
Airport Capital Improvement Plan at the Thomson-McDuffie County Airport in Thomson, Georgia.
It is the intent of the City of Thomson and McDuffie County 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
Thomson and McDuffie County on an assignment-by-assignment basis during the term of the Master
Agreement.
The services are limited to projects that the City of Thomson and McDuffie County 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 (5-year CIP). It is noted that some services may not be required. The City of Thomson
and McDuffie County reserves the right to initiate additional procurement actions for 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. 2.09 Aviation
Design, 2.09b Airport Design - Electrical, and No. 8.02 Airport Construction Administration and
Observation.
The City of Thomson and McDuffie County 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
Thomson and McDuffie County. The City of Thomson and McDuffie County is not liable for any costs
incurred by the consultant in the preparation or presentation of a response to this request. The current
Airport Layout Plan and CIP were created by Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.
Scope of Services-Design/Engineering/Construction
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 Improvements Program (CIP) Documents.
b. Perform Design, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Administration, and Resident Inspection
Services.

c. Assist with DBE Program Overall Goal Updates / Program Administration.
d. Construct/Rehabilitate Airfield Drainage Systems.
e. Construct/Rehabilitate Airfield Pavement, Lighting, and NAVAIDs/ILS Improvements.
f. Construct/Rehabilitate Airport Buildings (Terminal / Hangars / Maintenance).
g. Construct/Rehabilitate Airport Roadways and Parking Lots.
h. Install/Upgrade Airport Fencing and Security Systems.
i. Obstruction Removal
j. Improve Runway/Taxiway Safety Areas/Object Free Areas
k. Land Acquisition
l. Such other airport-related engineering work as the City of Thomson and McDuffie County may
deem necessary.
Projects are limited to those in the attached project list 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 Thomson and McDuffie County request and justification to forego a separate
procurement action.
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 subconsultants in the
past five (5) years at general aviation airports similar in nature to the Thomson-McDuffie County
Airport.
5. Proximity to the Thomson-McDuffie County 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 proposed tasks.
2. Key personnel's professional 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. 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.
At the discretion of the Selection Committee, consultants may or may not be invited to participate in an
interview. Interviews, if conducted, may be conducted via phone, informal and/or formal in-person and a
short list of Consultants selected for an interview shall be notified at least seven days prior to the interview
date.

All unsuccessful firms will be notified in writing no later than five days after the selection and contracting
process is completed.
Submittal
All interested parties should submit four (4) copies of the Statement of Qualifications, which shall contain
no more than twenty-five (25) pages, excluding tabs and a cover letter. Statements received after this
deadline will not be considered.
Responses are to be addressed to:
City of Thomson and McDuffie County
Kristal Singletary, Finance Director
210 Railroad Street
Thomson, Georgia 30824
The deadline for submittal is 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2026. The Statement of Qualifications should be
delivered in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked, "Airport Consulting Engineering Services." The City
of Thomson and McDuffie County shall assume no responsibility for responses that are received after the
deadline or submittals that are not properly addressed or identified.
All questions regarding this RFQ should be made prior to the submittal and addressed to the RFQ point of
contact:
City of Thomson and McDuffie County
Kristal Singletary, Finance Director
210 Railroad Street
Thomson, Georgia 30824
706.597.7374
Kristal.Singletary@thomson-mcduffie.gov
The deadline for questions is 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2026.
Responding firms shall have no contact related to this solicitation with the City of Thomson and McDuffie
County Board Members or Airport employees during this Statement of Qualifications process. Any such
contact will subject the firm to immediate disqualification for consideration for this project. Contact may
only be made to the designated point of contact for this RFQ listed above. Consultants can also request an
airport site visit prior to the submitting.
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.