Airport Consulting Services- Planning/Environmental Services

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Early County Board of Commissioners, Georgia
Early County Airport - KBIJ
Airport Consulting Services- Planning/Environmental Services
The Early County Board of Commissioners, Georgia requests "Statements of Qualifications" from
qualified firms to engage in services of a consulting firm for design and construction services in
connection with the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (or project description) at the Early County
Airport. Notices of Requests for Statements of Qualifications will only be provided to consulting firms
that are currently prequalified with the GDOT in Area Classes 1.08 Airport Master Planning and 2.09
Airport Design. The complete Request for Qualifications may be obtained by sending an email with
subject name "REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS" to stephanie.chandler@earlycounty.org. This is NOT a
request for a priced proposal. Statements must be sealed, delivered via mail or in person, and marked
"Airport Consulting Planning Services" on the outside of the envelope. Statements of Qualifications must
be received at the 204 Court Square Blakely, GA 39823 by no later than 5:00PM on August 28, 2026.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL AIRPORT PLANNING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR Early County Airport, Blakely, Georgia (AIRPORT, CITY, STATE)
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This template can be modified but must maintain compliance 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, as amended.
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The Early County Board of Commissioners is seeking a qualified aviation consulting firm to provide
professional on-call (Planning and Environmental Services), including, but not limited to,
geotechnical/subsurface investigations and topographic surveying, preliminary and final design, and
bidding, at the Early County Airport in Blakely, Georgia.
It is the intent of the Early County Board of Commissioners to enter into a Master Agreement with a
consultant for the upcoming 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 Early
County Board of Commissioners on an assignment-by-assignment basis during the term of the Master
Agreement.
The services are limited to projects that the Early County Board of Commissioners expects to initiate
within 5-years of the effective date of the Master Agreement. A list of the anticipated projects for the
period is attached 5-Year Airport Capital Improvement Program. It is noted that some services may not
be required. The Early County Board of Commissioners 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, 2.09
Airport Design, and 8.02 Airport Construction Administration and Observation (determined by project
list).
The consultant and any subconsultants proposed shall not discriminate based on race, color, national
origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization is
required for federally funded projects over $250,000. The DBE goal for FY is N/A. Proposed DBE firms are
to be certified by the Georgia Uniform Certification Program. The consultant shall carry out applicable
requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of all Federally assisted contracts.
Failure by the Consultant to carry out these requirements is a material breach of the contract, which may
result in the termination of the contract or such other remedy as the Early County Board of
Commissioners deems appropriate.

The Early County Board of Commissioners 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
Early County Board of Commissioners. The Early County Board of Commissioners is not liable for any
costs incurred by the consultant in the preparation or presentation of a response to this request.
Disclose firm that created Airport Layout Plan, Master Plan, or CIP if they will be eligible for this
procurement.
Scope of Services- Planning/Environmental
The scope of work to be included in the Master Agreement may include, but is not limited to, the
following:
1. Airport system/master planning
2. Airport noise compatibility planning
3. Environmental assessments
4. Airport data collection/facility inventories
5. Aviation forecasts and demand/capacity analyses
6. Facility requirements determination
7. Airfield modeling for capacity and delay
8. Airport layout and terminal area plan development
9. Compatible land-use planning in the vicinity of airports
10. Airport site selection studies
11. Airport financial planning and benefit cost analysis
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 Early County Board of Commissioners 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 Early County Airport.

5. Proximity to the Early 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
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Per FAA AC 150/5100, 14E, change 1, 2.8.1, The Sponsor(s) should include the selection criteria with a
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in advance of the selection process.
Airport Sponsor must develop a list of selection criteria for evaluating potential consultants based on the
proposed scope of service prior to advertising the RFQ. Numerical rating factors should be assigned to
each criterion based on the Sponsor's priorities and conception of the importance of each factor in the
attainment of a successful project.
Based on a Sponsor's goals/objectives for each project, the list of selection criteria will vary for each RFQ
and must be appropriate for the proposed scope of services. Suggested selection criteria include, but are
not limited to, the following:
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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. In meeting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal, evidence documenting the
consultant met the DBE goal, or by documenting that it made adequate good faith efforts to meet
the DBE goal.
12. 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 five (5) 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:
Stephanie Chandler, 204 Court Square Blakely, GA 39823
The deadline for submittal is 5:00 PM EST, August 28, 2026. The Statement of Qualifications should be
delivered in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked, "Airport Consulting Planning Services." The Early
County Board of Commissioners 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:
Stephanie Chandler, County Administrator, 204 Court Square Blakely, GA 39823, (229)723-4303, and
stephanie.chandler@earlycounty.org
The deadline for questions is 5:00 PM EST, August 14, 2026.
Responses to questions will be provided by 5:00 PM EST, August 21, 2026.

Responding firms shall have no contact related to this solicitation with Early County Board of
Commissioners elected or appointed officials, members of the Airport Sponsor Selection Committee (to
be determined later), 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.