Telfair Wheeler Airport (MQW) Consultant Services RFQ

The Telfair Wheeler Airport Authority is seeking a qualified aviation consulting firm to provide professional on-call planning, engineering, architectural, and construction inspection/administration services, including, but not limited to, geotechnical/subsurface investigations and topographic surveying, environmental assessments, preliminary and final design, and bidding, at the Telfair Wheeler Airport, McRae, Georgia.

Two separate qualification packages are requested:

1. Planning and environmental services.
2. Professional on-call engineering, architectural, and construction inspection/administration services.

Each submittal will be evaluated independently on its own merits. Two separate contracts will be awarded, which may be awarded to different firms.

The scope of work to be included in the Master Agreement may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Prepare Project Funding Applications and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Documents.
• Perform Design, Bidding and Negotiation, Construction Administration, and Resident Inspection Services.
• Assist with DBE Program Overall Goal Updates / Program Administration.
• Prepare/Update Exhibit “A” Property Line Map, Airport Layout Plan, and Environmental Assessments as necessary.
• Construct/Rehabilitate Airfield Drainage Systems.
• Construct/Rehabilitate Airfield Pavement, Lighting, and NAVAIDs/ILS Improvements.
• Construct/Rehabilitate Airport Buildings (Terminal / Hangars / Maintenance).
• Construct/Rehabilitate Airport Roadways and Parking Lots.
• Install/Upgrade Airport Fencing and Security Systems.
• Land Acquisition
• Such other airport-related work as the Telfair Wheeler Airport Authority 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.

Submittal

All interested parties should submit six (6) hard copies and an electronic PDF copy of the *Statement of Qualifications*, which shall contain no more than thirty (30) pages, excluding tabs and a cover letter not exceeding two (2) pages. Statements received after stated deadline will not be considered.

The deadline for submittal is **2:00pm local time, December 07, 2026**. The *Statement of Qualifications* should be delivered in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked, “Airport Consulting & Engineering Services.”

Responses are to be addressed to: Telfair Wheeler Airport Authority, Attn: Jimmy Ray, c/o Wheeler BOC, 20 W Forest Ave, Alamo, GA 30411.

Evaluation Criteria

• Qualifications and experience of firm.
• Qualifications and experience of key personnel and availability for the proposed projects.
• Familiarity with FAA and GDOT Aviation programs.
• Performance on relevant projects previously undertaken and references.
• Familiarity with our airport and degree of interest shown in undertaking our projects.

It is the intent of the Telfair Wheeler Airport Authority to enter into a Master Agreement with a consultant for the upcoming five (5) year period. Consultants may request an airport site visit prior to submittal. **Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization is required for federally funded projects over $250,000.** No overhead rate, fees, or any cost information should be identified as part of this submission.