Taxiway Hotspot Correction & Taxiway K Extension - Design
| Agency: | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
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| State: | Michigan |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Solicitation No: | RFQ 2538 |
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Hotspot 3 Correction & Taxiway K Extension - Design
REQUEST NUMBER: 2538
DUE DATE: December 11, 2025
DUE TIME: 2:00 pm (local)
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Contents
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................... 2
SOLICITATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE........................................................................................................... 2
VOLUNTARY ON-SITE CONFERENCE................................................................................................................... 3
SITE INSPECTION................................................................................................................................................... 3
WORK SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 5
SUBMISSION FORMAT AND EVALUATION CRITERIA ....................................................................................... 5
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMISSION............................................................................................... 6
AIRPORT SECURITY ............................................................................................................................................... 7
TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................... 9
MICHIGAN FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ................................................................................................ 11
EVALUATION, STATUS UPDATES/AWARD NOTIFICATION ............................................................................ 11
EXHIBITS .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Exhibit A – Location .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Exhibit B – Federal Provisions ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
RFQ #2538:
Hotspot 3 Correction & Taxiway K Extension - Design
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan
INTRODUCTION
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is requesting submittals of statements of
qualifications for Hotspot 3 Correction and Taxiway K Extension – Design.
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the second busiest airport in Michigan, serving business and leisure
travelers with nonstop and connecting flights on eight airlines. The Ford Airport is managed and operated by
the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority.
This solicitation will be publicly opened at the Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority, located on the
second floor of the Gerald R Ford International Airport Terminal Building at 5500 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI,
49512. All submissions will be sealed until the date and time specified, at which time they will be opened and
read aloud.
SOLICITATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY
RFQ Issue Date
Question Deadline
Submission Due Date
DATE
November 13, 2025
December 4, 2025
December 11, 2025 at 2 pm
GFIAA reserves the right to modify the deadlines set forth in the above table in its sole discretion. Any such
modifications will be stated in an addendum.
RFQ #2538:
Hotspot 3 Correction & Taxiway K Extension - Design
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan
VOLUNTARY ON-SITE CONFERENCE
Conference Date
Conference Time (local)
Conference Location
CONFERENCE DETAILS
December 2, 2025
2:30 pm
International Room B 1st floor of the airport terminal building,
5500 44th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
A voluntary pre-submission conference is scheduled for this request. Equal opportunity will be provided for
all Respondents to ask questions.
Attendees should arrive a minimum of five (5) minutes before the scheduled date and time. Attendees will
not be allowed to sign in after the conference has commenced. If a firm representative does not sign in prior
to the scheduled pre-submission conference, their firm will not be considered.
Attendees requiring special services are asked to provide their requirements to the GFIAA at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance to allow for accommodations.
SITE INSPECTION
Respondents may request an on-site inspection by appointment only. Discussions between the Respondent
and airport staff during the on-site inspection do not override any written specification or correspondence
provided in this solicitation.
Contact Name
Contact Phone Number
CONTACT FOR AN APPOINTMENT
Kyle McKeown
616-233-6253
Respondents shall not communicate with the above contact for any reason other than for on-site inspection
purpose. Any Respondent requesting a modification to the written specification should contact the Purchasing
Department as instructed within this request.
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Hotspot 3 Correction & Taxiway K Extension - Design
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan
WORK SCOPE
The Scope of Services, as may be modified through negotiation and/or by written addendum issued by the
Airport Authority, will be made a part of the Agreement. NOTE – All design phases to be complete. The
phasing listed below is expected to occur in order and is dependent on FAA funding.
Phase 1 – Taxiway K Extension (from Taxiway V to Taxiway D) / Phase 2 – Taxiway V Removal (from
Taxiway B to Taxiway K)
- Consultant shall perform ground survey of work area (approximately 50 acres). Consultant will collect
existing underground utility data, where accessible. Record locations of other public and private utilities
will be depicted on construction drawings.
- Preliminary design services to address project phasing and financial plan.
- Project phasing that will have little to no impacts to Airport Operations.
- Preparation of final plans and specifications, final cost estimates, and assistance with bidding.
- Construction administration services, including inspection, contract administration, materials testing,
and preparation of as-built drawings.
- Assistance with identifying, securing, and fulfilling state and federal grant opportunities.
- This project will require removal and mitigation of freshwater emergent and freshwater forested/shrub
wetland. Wetland delineation is currently being completed under a separate contract.
- Consultant team will coordinate with EGLE to complete appropriate permitting for wetland mitigation of
wetlands to be removed during the construction phase of this project. The Consultant team will assist
the airport in procuring wetland credits to mitigate removal of those wetlands.
Phase 3 – Wildlife Hazard Removal
- The removal and mitigation of the remainder of the approximately 26 acres of freshwater emergent and
freshwater forested/shrub wetland will be completed under a separate contract from the Phase 1 and 2
activities. This contract scope and fee for this phase will be negotiated once the airport receives
environmental clearance under its NEPA obligations.
- Consultant team will coordinate with EGLE to complete appropriate design and permitting for wetland
removal and mitigation. The Consultant team will assist the airport in procuring wetland credits to
mitigate removal of those wetlands.
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