NOTICE TO AIRPORT CONSULTANTS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS #24-69
The Davenport Municipal Airport, Iowa through the City of Davenport (Sponsor) is hereby
soliciting statements of qualifications and experience from airport consultants for projects at the
Davenport Municipal Airport. Subject to receipt of Federal and/or State funding, the following
airport projects are anticipated to commence within the next five years:
• Taxiway C Design and Reconstruction
• Taxiway A Design and Reconstruction
• North Apron Design and Reconstruction
The required services include, but are not limited to; engineering services for preliminary design,
bidding, and construction phases, including incidental/special services such as topographic
surveys, geotechnical investigations, and pavement analysis, for the above listed projects
anticipated to be funded under the FAA Airport Improvement Program.
Selection Process and Criteria
A qualification-based selection process conforming to FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E,
Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects, will be
utilized to select the most qualified consultant. As such, fee information will not be considered
in the selection process and must not be submitted with statement of qualifications. Fees will be
negotiated for individual projects as federal funds become available.
The Sponsor intends to select the most qualified firm directly from submittals but reserves the
option to short list up to three (3) of the highest rated firms and perform phone, informal, and/or
formal interviews. Consultants will be rated by a selection committee according to the following
selection criteria:
• Recent experience in similar airport projects – 25%
• Professional qualifications of key personnel – 20%
• Ability to meet schedules within budget – 20%
• Knowledge of FAA Standards & Policies – 15%
• Interest shown and conveyed in statement – 10%
• Demonstration of understanding of the projects – 10%
Federal Provisions for Solicitations
The following Federal provisions are incorporated into this Notice by reference:
− Buy American Preference (Title 49 USC § 50101)
− Davis-Bacon Requirements (2 CFR § 200, Appendix II(D); and 29 CFR Part 5)
− Debarment and Suspension (2 CFR Part 180 (Subpart C), 2 CFR Part 1200, and DOT Order
4200.5)
− Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (49 CFR Part 26)
− Foreign Trade Restriction (49 USC § 50104 and 49 CFR Part 30)
− Lobbying and Influencing Federal Employees (31 USC § 1352 – Byrd Anti-Lobbying
Amendment; 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(J); and 49 CFR Part 20, Appendix A)
− Procurement of Recovered Materials (2 CFR § 200.322, 40 CFR Part 247, Solid Waste
Disposal Act)
Nondiscrimination in Solicitations
The Sponsor, in accordance with FAA Order 1400.11A,hereby notifies all consultants that it will
affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged
business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this
notice/solicitation/invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color,
or national origin in consideration for an award.
Submittal Requirements and Inquiries
Interested firms must submit their qualification statement through the City of Davenport e-
bidding system, IonWave, at https://davenport.ionwave.net. Qualification statements must be
submitted via IonWave by Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00am CST. No emails, faxes, paper
copies, or any other submission method will be accepted. Firms must be registered in IonWave
in order to submit. There is no charge to become a registered vendor. It is recommended that all
interested firms register and familiarize themselves with the system early in the RFQ process.
All inquiries related to this RFQ must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Division via the
“Questions” tab of the bid in IonWave by Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:00am CST.
Answers will be posted in the same location no later than Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at
3:00pm CST. It is the firm’s responsibility to review any questions and answers that have been
published.
Negotiations and Contracting
Overhead rates must be in accordance with the cost principals established within 48 CFR Part 31,
Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. The selected consultant will be required to submit a
copy of their current overhead rate audit certification as part of fee negotiations.
The agreement(s) between the Sponsor and the selected consultant will be subject to the latest
“Federal Contract Provisions for A/E Agreements” prepared by FAA Central Region.