26-37 RFP Ohio Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Infrastructure Planning Project

The City of Springfield, Ohio, is soliciting proposals under RFP 26-37 for the Ohio Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Infrastructure Planning Project. This initiative, funded by a 1.5 million dollar grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under Federal Award No. 60NANB26D193, focuses on non-construction planning, research, and analysis centered on the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport and the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence. The scope of work includes technical analysis for landing facilities and vertiports, energy and utility readiness assessments for electric and hydrogen fuels, and the development of a phased implementation roadmap. The period of performance is established from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 4:00 PM local time on November 9, 2026. The City will award the contract to the proposer deemed most favorable based on a 100-point evaluation system, which prioritizes project understanding and technical approach, relevant AAM and aviation experience, personnel qualifications, grant compliance, and cost. Required submission documents include a transmittal letter, executive summary, technical approach, and specific certifications regarding non-collusion, anti-lobbying, and federal debarment. As a federally funded project, the contract mandates strict adherence to various federal regulations, including the Equal Employment Opportunity clause, the Davis-Bacon Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.