26-010 AIRPORT CORPORATE HANGAR LEASE - RICHARD B RUSSELL AIRPORT ROME GA

RFP 26-010
Floyd County Board of Commissioners
Request for Proposal
(RFP No. 26-010)
Airport Corporate Hangar Lease
Richard B. Russell Airport
Rome Ga. 30165
Issue Date: May 28, 2026
All communication concerning this project must be directed to the Purchasing Office until the bid is awarded. Vendors
should not have contact with the Departments.
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FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
TWELVE EAST 4th AVENUE, SUITE 106
ROME, GA 30161
NOTICE TO PROPOSERS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OF AN AIRPORT CORPORATE HANGAR LEASE AT
RICHARD B. RUSSELL AIRPORT ROME, GA 30165
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified parties interested in
leasing a newly constructed Corporate Hangar at Richard B. Russell Airport located at 304 Russell Field
Rd. Rome, GA 30165. The successful Respondent may be chosen to enter a long-term lease for the
Hangar.
Proposals must be received no later than July 9, at 2:00 p.m. All submissions should be submitted
via our posting website, Bonfire at https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com. Lease pricing should be
submitted as a separate item and not included with proposal. Late proposals will not be
considered.
If you have any questions concerning this RFP, contact:
Randy E. Self, Purchasing Director
Floyd County Board of Commissioners
Twelve East 4th Avenue, Suite 106
Rome, Georgia 30161
Phone: (706) 291-5118
Randy.self@floydcountyga.org
Please submit questions in writing as verbal communication is not binding. You may also submit
questions using the Bonfire website https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com. The deadline for
questions is 2:00 PM, July 2, 2026
Site Visit: Site visits are not mandatory. If you would like to view, please contact me to make an
appointment for a site visit. Airport personnel can show you the area.
Attached hereto is the Request for Proposal (RFP) instruction document. The written requirements
contained in this (RFP) shall not be changed or superseded except by written addendum from the Floyd
County Purchasing Department. Failure to comply with the written requirements for this proposal may
result in rejection of the proposal by the Floyd County Purchasing Director.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any or all irregularities or to
proceed otherwise when in the best interest of the County. Proposals shall be valid for a period of one
hundred twenty (120) days from the date proposals are opened and, if a contract is signed, for the
duration of the contract term.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE
I. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
II. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OVERVIEW AND PROCEDURES
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
a. Introduction and Purpose
b. General Requirements
c. Additional Requirements
d. Specific Tasks
IV. SELECTION PROCESS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
V. MANDATORY PROPOSAL FORMS
VI. ATTACHMENT A - SAMPLE LEASE AGREEMENT
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SECTION I - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED WILL BECOME A PART OF THE OFFICIAL CONTRACT
FILE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.
PROPOSAL FORMAT: Offerors are expected to examine the specifications, price schedule, and
all instructions. Failure to do so will be at the offeror's risk. Each offeror shall furnish the
information required by the solicitation. The proposal and price schedule must be signed by an
officer of the company, who is legally authorized to enter into a contractual relationship in the
name of the offeror.
PROPOSAL FORMAT: All proposals should include the information outlined below and in the
following order:
1. Cover Letter: A brief cover letter of introduction and interest.
2. Table of Contents: Including all sections and subsections.
3. Business Information: State the full name and address of your organization and the branch office
or subordinate element that will perform the services described in this proposal. Include a
telephone number, the point of contact and official signature of an authorized company
representative. Indicate whether you operate as a single proprietorship, partnership, or
corporation. Include the state(s) in which you are incorporated and/or licensed to operate.
4. Qualifications and Experience: Include an organization chart and summary resumes of key
personnel proposed for the project, including designations of the team leader, the consultant
responsible for design, the project architect, the person responsible for all proposed
communications with the owner and all proposed sub-consultants and a description of their roles.
a. Current Project Assignments: Identify the current project assignment(s) and the
currently identified completion date(s) for projects currently being managed by the key
individuals proposed for our project.
b. Understanding of the Project: Statement of the firm's understanding of the project and
proposed approach for providing requested services.
c. Additional Services Required: Based on the firm's understanding of the project,
identify any additional services that might be required for a successful program.
5. References: Include a minimum of three references for contracts of a similar nature, preferably
public sector references. Include the name, address, telephone number, point of contact and
description of the contract for each reference.
6. Financial Information and Documentation: Provide relevant information regarding
organizational stability and strength. Documentation may include:
a. A statement of organizational structure (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation,
joint venture, etc.), information regarding the make-up of that structure (e.g., owner,
partners, board of directors, joint venture partners, etc.), a listing of financial references.
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7. Other Relevant Information: Include any other relevant information concerning the project in
this section.
SUBMITTAL FORMAT: ALL proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire platform found at
https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com. Email, hand or courier delivered, or fax submittals will not be
accepted. Your proposal format along with the required submission documents should be submitted as
one attachment and the proposed lease pricing should be submitted as a separate attachment.
SECTION II - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OVERVIEW AND PROCEDURES
A. INTRODUCTION
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals from a qualified person(s) to lease one
(1) aircraft hangar located at 304 Russell Field Rd. Richard B. Russell Airport, Rome, Georgia 30165.
The term "person(s)" refers to individuals, partnerships, limited partnerships, corporation, limited
liability companies, sole proprietorships, and other entities
B. RFP TIMETABLE
The anticipated schedule for the RFP and contract approval is as follows:
Proposal Documents Available ......................... May 28, 2026
Pre-Proposal and Site Visit ............................... By Appointment
Deadline for submission of questions ............... July 2, 2026
Deadline for receipt of proposal ....................... July 9, 2026
Proposals Valid Until ....................................... November 9, 2026, 2026
C. CONTACT PERSON
The contact person for this RFP is Randy E. Self, Purchasing Director, (706) 291-5118.
Explanation(s) desired by the offeror(s) regarding the meaning or interpretation of this RFP must
be requested from the contact person, in writing via randy.self@floydcountyga.org or by using
the Bonfire questions section in the bid posting at https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com.
Offerors are encouraged to contact only the contact persons stated above to clarify any part of
this RFP. Any such unauthorized contact shall not be used as a basis for responding to this
RFP and may result in the rejection of the offeror's submittal.
D. MINIMUM PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE PERIOD
Proposals shall be valid and may not be withdrawn for a period of 120 days from the date specified
for receipt of proposals.
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E. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ADDENDA
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners' Purchasing Director will issue responses to
inquiries and any other corrections or amendments it deems necessary in written addenda issued
prior to the proposal due date. Offerors should not rely on any representations, statements or
explanations other than those made in this RFP or in any addendum to this RFP. Where there
appears to be a conflict between the RFP and any addenda issued, the last addendum issued will
prevail. Requests for additional information or clarifications must be made in writing no later
than the date specified in the RFP Timetable. The request must contain the offeror's name,
address, phone number, and email address.
Offerors must acknowledge any issued addenda. Proposals which fail to acknowledge the
offeror's receipt of any addendum will result in the rejection of the proposal if the addendum
contained information which substantively changed the Owner's requirements
Offerors who obtain this Request for Proposal from https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com. or
the Georgia State Procurement site at https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/ are advised to re-visit the
above websites to obtain any addenda which may be issued prior to the proposal closing date.
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners assumes no responsibility for Offerors' failure to
acknowledge any addenda issued
F. LATE PROPOSALS, WITHDRAWALS, MODIFICATIONS, AND REJECTIONS
Proposals shall not be modified, withdrawn, or canceled by the offeror for a period of ninety (90) days
following the time and date designated for the receipt of proposals, and each offeror so agrees in
submitting his proposal. Negligence on the part of the Offeror in the preparation of his proposal shall
not be grounds for the modification or withdrawal of a proposal after the time set for proposal closing.
Proposals received after the proposal due date and time are late and will not be considered.
Modifications received after the proposal due date are also late and will not be considered
G. PROPOSAL CLOSING
Proposal schedule prices will not be opened or read aloud publicly. A list of names of firms providing
proposals may be obtained from the Bonfire website within 24 hours of bid opening or via email
request to randy.self@floydcountyga.org. A tabulation of prices may be obtained upon award.
H. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
By submitting a proposal, the offeror represents and warrants that such proposal is genuine and not
sham or collusive or made in the interest or on behalf of any person not therein named and that the
offeror has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other offeror to put in a sham proposal,
or any other person, firm or corporation to refrain from proposing and that the offeror has not in any
manner sought by collusion to secure to that offeror any advantage over any other offeror.
By submitting a proposal, the offeror represents and warrants that no official or employee of the Floyd
County Board of Commissioners has, in any manner, an interest, directly or indirectly in the proposal
or in the contract which may be made under it, or in any expected profits to arise therefrom.
I. GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT
By submitting a proposal and executing the attached Affidavits, the offeror verifies its compliance with
O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. The offeror further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and shall
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provide a copy of each such verification to Floyd County Board of Commissioners Purchasing
Director at the time the subcontractor(s) is retained to perform such services.
J. COST INCURRED BY OFFERORS
All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of proposals to the Floyd County Board
of Commissioners, or any work performed in connection therewith shall be borne by the offeror(s).
No payment will be made for any responses received or for any other effort required of or made by
the offeror(s) prior to the commencement of work as defined by a contract approved by the governing
body of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners.
K. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the Floyd County government that no person or business shall be excluded from
participation, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against in relation to the award and
performance of any contract or subcontract on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, age,
or sex.
L. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION
The Offeror agrees, insofar as it legally may, to indemnify and hold harmless the Floyd County
Board of Commissioners, its officers, employees and agents from and against all loss, costs,
expenses, including attorneys' fees, claims, suits and judgments, whatsoever in connection with
injury to or death of any person or persons or loss of or damage to property resulting from any and
all operations performed by Offeror, its officers, employees, and agents under any of the terms of
this contract.
M. SITE VISIT:
Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy
themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of the lease
agreement to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to
inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. If you would like to view the
site, please contact Randy E. Self at randy.self@floydcountyga.org to make an appointment.
N. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Award will be given to the responsible offeror whose proposal is responsive to the terms of the
request for proposals and is most advantageous to Floyd County, considering the evaluation factors
in section IV of this RFP.
O. QUALIFICATION OF OFFERORS
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners may make such reasonable investigations as deemed
proper and necessary to determine the ability of the offeror to perform the work and the offeror
shall furnish to the Floyd County Government all such information and data for this purpose as
may be requested. The Floyd County Government reserves the right to reject any proposal if the
evidence submitted by, or investigations of, such offeror fails to satisfy the Floyd County
Government that such offeror is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and
to complete the work contemplated therein.
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners contractors/vendors must have a current Floyd County
business license if they are physically located in Floyd County or if they perform a service in Floyd
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County.
Proposals from any offeror that is in default on the payment of any taxes, license fees, or other monies
due to the Floyd County Government will not be accepted.
P. ALTERNATE PROPOSALS
Alternate proposals or proposals that deviate from the requirements of this solicitation
will not be considered. Offerors shall not insert in their proposal any written statement
which will have the effect of making any material change or changes in the Scope of
Services or in any contract between the parties covering subject matter thereof.
Q. OPEN RECORDS
In accordance with OCGA Section 50-18-72(a)(34) any trade secrets obtained from a
person or business entity that are required by law, regulation bid, or request for proposal
to be submitted to an agency. An entity submitting records containing trade secrets that
wishes to keep such records confidential under this paragraph shall submit and attach to
the records an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information in the records
constitutes trade secrets pursuant to Article 27 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 If such entity
attaches such an affidavit, before producing such records in response to a request under
this article, the agency shall notify the entity of its intention to produce such records as
set forth in this paragraph. If the agency makes a determination that the specifically
identified information does not, in fact, constitute a trade secret, it shall notify the entity
submitting the affidavit of its intent to disclose the information within ten days unless
prohibited from doing so by an appropriate court order. In the event the entity wishes
to prevent disclosure of the requested records, the entity may file an action in superior
court to obtain an order that the requested records are trade secrets exempt from
disclosure. The entity filing such action shall serve the requestor with a copy of its court
filing. If the agency makes a determination that the specifically identified information
does constitute a trade secret, the agency shall withhold the records, and the requester
may file an action in superior court to obtain an order that the requested records are not
trade secrets and are subject to disclosure.
SECTION III - SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners, as owner and operator of Richard B. Russell Airport, is
soliciting proposals for the commercial use of a hangar located at 304 Russell Field Road. The goal for
the RFP is to enhance the aeronautical and economic value to the Airport and the community.
Airport Overview and Available Facility: The Richard B. Russell Airport (FAA Identifier RMG) is
located 3 miles north of the City of Rome, Georgia. RMG serves as the primary general aviation airport
for the community and surrounding area. There are two primary runways serving RMG. Runway 1-19 is
the primary runway and is in excellent condition and extends in a general north-south direction, with a
length of 7,010' and width of 150'. Runway 7-25 is 4,500' long and 100' wide with an asphalt surface.
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An extensive parallel taxiway system supports the ground operations of both runways.
RMG averages 37,000 operations per year. Of the total operations, approximately 93% are general
aviation, 3% military and remainder are primarily air charter. RMG has a based aircraft population of
approximately 100 aircraft.
Floyd County Corporate Hangar: The subject property of this RFP is located at 304 Russell Field
Road and a 0.478-acre site (20,840 sq. ft.) more or less improved with approximately 9,120 sq. ft.
office/hangar building. The leasehold includes 2,400 sq. ft of office space, 6,720 sq. ft. of hangar space,
9,120 sq. ft. of paved aircraft apron, and up to 2,600 sq. ft. of paved auto parking (10 spaces). The
development lies on the north side of the Airport terminal facility, with vehicular access and parking off
of Capitoline Drive. Airside access is via a taxi-lane. The hangar is a newly constructed facility with
84'x80' hangar bay, a 74'x24' single-panel hydraulic hangar door, and an unfinished 30'x80' office
area.
Amenities of Richard B. Russell Airport:
Airport
* Over 1,000 acres for development.
* Main Runway: 7,010 ft Crosswind: 4,500 ft. Longest GA runway in Georgia.
* ILS Runway 1/19
* RNAV approaches all runways.
* PAPI Runway 1 & Runway 19
* RMG Operation Hours: 7AM - 8PM M-F, 9AM - 6PM Sat. & Sun. RMG is open 363 days out of the
year.
* RMG's FBO offers full-service Jet A fuel, 100LL, and 24-hour self-serve 100LL. Jet volume
discounts
are available to all customers.
* GPU capabilities for most aircraft.
* Aircraft maintenance on the field.
* 2 flight schools on the field.
* 2 Courtesy Cars
* Pilot's Lounge
* Free Wi-Fi
* Restrooms
* Shower
* Kitchen
* Concession
* Meeting Room
* Annual airshow which has featured the USN Blue Angels, the USAF Thunderbirds, and the Canadian
Snowbirds among others (when applicable).
SPLOST Hangar
* Hangar size: 84' wide X 80' deep
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* Door open: 74' wide X 24' tall
* Single-Panel Hydraulic Bay Door
* Ceiling Height: 30'
* Attached Office Shell: 30' wide X 80' deep with 14' eaves
* Premium location on field (center of field)
* Dedicated ground vehicle parking
* Infrared Heaters inside Hangar
* Wall fans for air circulation
Contract Terms and Rates: The term and rates will be negotiable based upon the chosen proposal and
the capital investment the proposer will commit. Floyd County's required return on investment for
construction of the hangar is $93,600 per year ($7,800 per month). The Board of Commissioners
reserves the right to increase or decrease this amount and the terms of the lease based on the amount of
investment the proposer is committing to the Airport and the community.
B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposal Contents:
a. The Proposal shall include identification information necessary to provide sufficient
background information regarding the business as detailed below.
1. Name, address, email, telephone, and state of incorporation.
2. Full name, address, and title of each officer in the business. If a corporation,
include the same for all board members.
3. A list of references, including names and telephone numbers, for financial and
business experience is recommended.
b. A detailed description of your intended use for the hangar. What would the proposer
do to maximize the use of the space available for aeronautical purposes? If selected as
the tenant, would it expand the Airport's fuel sales, tax base, and/or aircraft
operations?
c. What is the length of term the proposer seeks?
d. If proposing upgrades to the facility, is the business requesting any airport
participation in the upgrades?
i) What is the minimum capital investment to be made by the proposer?
ii) What are the lease credits requested to make the capital investment?
e. The Proposal shall address the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP. In addition,
detail the business' proposed business plan for the hangar and whether or not it would
provide any other ancillary services to other tenants or users on the airfield (for
example aircraft maintenance, aircraft storage, etc.).
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