NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES
DALTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
CITY OF DALTON, GEORGIA
The City of Dalton is seeking a qualified aviation consulting firm to provide professional on-call
engineering, architectural and construction inspection/administration services in connection with
the Airport Capital Improvement Plan at the Dalton Municipal Airport in Dalton, Georgia.
It is the intent of the City of Dalton to enter into a multi-year Master Agreement with a consultant
for the upcoming five (5) year period. The selected consultant will negotiate and enter into
individual sub-agreements for services, based on the scope of work, with the City of Dalton on an
assignment-by-assignment basis during the term of the Master Agreement.
The services are limited to projects that the City of Dalton expects to initiate within five (5) years
of the effective date of the Master Agreement. A list of the anticipated projects for the period is
attached. It is noted that some services may not be required. The City of Dalton 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
must possess a current pre-qualification by the Georgia Department of Transportation in Area
Classes No. 1.08 Airport Master Planning, No. 2.09 Airport Design and 8.02 Airport Construction
Administration and Observation and must be able to provide plans stamped by a licensed
Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia.
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 FY24 is
_7.28_%. 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 City of Dalton deems appropriate.
The City of Dalton reserves the right to reject any submissions to this RFQ, request clarification,
or waive informalities/technicalities if they are deemed in its best interest. The City of Dalton 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 Master Plan were created by
Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon, Inc., and CIP was created by Croy Engineering.
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.
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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 Dalton 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 Dalton’s 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 and general
information regarding any sub-consultant firms.
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 in the past five (5)
years at general aviation airports similar in nature to the Dalton Municipal Airport.
5. Proximity to the Dalton Municipal 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 four (4) current
airport clients of the primary firm located within Georgia or adjacent states.
7. Regulatory Familiarity: Demonstrate familiarity with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Atlanta District Office and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) 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 criteria to be used in the selection of the consultant are as follows:
1. Firm Qualifications and Experience
2. Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience
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3. Relevant Project Experience, with References
4. Geographical Location
5. References
6. Performance on Past Similar Projects
7. Familiarity with the FAA and GDOT Aviation Programs
8. Workload
9. Responsiveness to the RFQ
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. Submittals shall
be printed single-sided on 8.5” x 11” paper.
RFQ Responses are to be addressed to:
City of Dalton Finance Department
300 West Waugh Street
Dalton, Georgia 30720
Statements must be sealed, delivered via mail or in person, and marked “AIRPORT CONSULTING
SERVICES RFQ 2024 - ENGINEERING” on the outside of the envelope.
Deadline for submittal is 2:00 p.m., March 27, 2024. The Statement of Qualifications should be
delivered in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked, “Airport Consulting Services RFQ 2024 -
ENGINEERING”. The City of Dalton shall assume no responsibility for responses that are received
after the prescribed time, or that are not properly addressed or identified.
Responding firms shall have no contact related to this project with City of Dalton elected or
appointed officials, members of the Dalton Airport Authority, or city 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 below. Consultants may request an airport site visit prior to
the submitting.
This is a Request for Qualifications only. No Price proposals, overhead rate, fees or any cost
information should be identified as part of this submission. Please submit any questions
regarding this RFQ via e-mail to Andrew Wiersma at awiersma@daltonga.gov.
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. It is the intent of the City of Dalton/Dalton Airport Authority to
select a consultant as a result of this effort.
All unsuccessful firms will be notified in writing no later than five days after the selection and
contracting process is completed.
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