CITY OF BISBEE
REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES
BISBEE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
1. NOTICE OF SOLICITATION
The City of Bisbee is soliciting sealed Statements of Qualifications from professional airport
engineering consultants to provide general engineering services at the Bisbee Municipal
Airport.
The selected consultant will enter into a multi-year agreement, not to exceed five (5) years,
to perform services for airport improvement projects as funding becomes available through
the FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP), the Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT), and/or local sources.
This is not a cost proposal. Upon selection, the City and the consultant will negotiate specific
scopes of work, and costs will be determined on a project-by-project basis. This proposal
will not include costs; upon selection the City and the consultant will negotiate the scope of
work and the costs. These costs will be determined on a project-by-project basis.
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Submittal Due Date/Time: February 24th, 2026 / 4 PM
Submittal Location:
City Clerk
City of Bisbee
118 Arizona Street
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Inquiries may be directed to:
Matthew Gurney
Public Works Director
118 Arizona St.
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
520-432-6001
3. NATURE OF THE WORK
The consultant will provide professional engineering services for airport development
projects that may include, but are not limited to:
- Runway lighting and Constant Current Regulator (CCR) replacement
- Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) design and installation
- Rotating beacon replacement
- Apron reconstruction design
- Bid and construction phase services
- Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP) preparation
- Project inspection and grant closeout
- Coordination with FAA and ADOT
- Taxiway A Realignment/Relocation (Design and Construction)
- The selected consultant may be required to provide additional services related to
airport planning, design, construction, or compliance that are not specifically listed
herein but are necessary to accomplish the objectives of Bisbee Municipal Airport
and to meet applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Such services will be
authorized in writing by the Owner as needed
Services must comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E and all applicable to
federal, state, and local requirements.
4. PREPARATION OF STATEMENT
Standard Terms and Conditions
The successful proposer will be required to enter into a contract with the City of Bisbee that
incorporates the City’s Standard Terms and Conditions. A copy of these terms is available
upon request or may be included in the final agreement. Submission of a proposal shall
constitute acceptance of these terms unless specific exceptions are clearly stated in the
submittal by the City of Bisbee.
It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire solicitation and seek
clarification of any requirement that may not be clear. All Proposals become the property of
the City and will not be returned.
Proposals must meet or exceed the specifications included in this RFQ. Any exceptions must
be clearly stated and explained in a separate section of the submittal. The use of preprinted
contract language or standard terms without explicit reference will not be accepted as valid
exceptions.
5. SUBMISSION OF STATEMENT
Submit six (6) printed, signed, and sealed Statements of Qualifications to the City Clerk no
later than the deadline stated in Section 2. Proposals submitted after the deadline will not
be considered.
Submittals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope labeled with:
-Date of Submission
- The name of the solicitation
- The name and address of the respondent
Electronic submissions, including fax or email, will not be accepted.
6. SELECTION PROCESS
The City shall review all timely submitted SOQs in accordance with FAA and City of Bisbee
procedures. Interviews may be scheduled at the City’s discretion. Selection will be based
solely on qualifications; no cost or pricing information is to be included.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive informalities or
irregularities, and to award the contract in the best interest of the City.
7. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Evaluation Factor
Weight
Relevant Airport Project Experience
25
Qualifications of Assigned Personnel
20
Project Understanding and Technical
20
Approach
Project Management and Scheduling
15
Past Performance and Client References
10
DBE Participation and/or Local Knowledge 10
TOTAL
100
8. CERTIFICATION
By signing and submitting this proposal, the consultant certifies that:
- The proposal was developed independently and without collusion
- No improper gifts, gratuities, or favors were offered to City officials
- The individual signing the proposal has the authority to bind the company
- The proposal will remain valid for a period of at least thirty (30) days
9. PROPOSAL
TO THE CITY OF BISBEE:
The undersigned hereby offers the attached Statement of Qualifications and agrees to
furnish all services in compliance with the specifications, terms, and conditions set forth in
this Request for Qualifications and any referenced documents.
Authorized Signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name and Title: _______________________________
Company Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________
10. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL – NOTICE OF AWARD
The Proposal is hereby accepted by the City of Bisbee. This document shall also serve as
notice of award to the Consultant.
The Consultant shall not commence billable work until a written contract is fully executed
and a formal notice to proceed has been issued by the City.
CITY OF BISBEE
By: ____________________________________
Its: ___________________________________
Date: __________________
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
