Airport Grant Administration Program Consultant Services

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) has issued this Request for Proposals (RFP) with the sole purpose and intent of obtaining sealed proposals (Proposal) from qualified professional firms or teams (Respondents) to provide professional services for the development and implementation of a standardized airport grant administration program.   For definition purposes, the term "grant" refers to any financial award or payment, including but not limited to those from federal, state, and local governments, foundations, corporations, or other entities, which does not require repayment.  These grants are intended to support specific projects, programs, or initiatives, and include both traditional airport-specific grants (i.e., FAA's Airport Improvement Program) and non-traditional funding sources.   If awarded, a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) will be effective on the date the Agreement is signed by all required parties and filed with the Director of Contracts & Procurement.   As is more fully explained in Section 14, Evaluation & Award Process, an award, if made, will be made to the best overall Respondent whose Proposal is most advantageous to the RTAA, taking into consideration the evaluation criteria set forth in this RFP.  The RTAA reserves the right to not award an Agreement for any work herein; issuance of this RFP does not guarantee any subsequent award.  Furthermore, the RTAA reserves the right to hire any additional subject matter experts for specialty items, as needed, at its discretion.  Additionally, the RTAA reserves the right to negotiate additional services and/or extend the duration of the Agreement with the selected Respondent(s), as the RTAA may deem necessary to fulfill the Project.   Proposals shall be submitted no later than the date and time stated in Section 8, Schedule.  Respondents are required to submit their Proposal via the Nevada Government eMarketplace (NGEM) website: https://nevada.ionwave.net/.  Respondents must upload documentation per the requirements noted in the RFP, or the web-based system will not allow the Respondent to finalize and submit their Proposal(s).  Oral, telephonic, faxed, mailed, hand delivered, or emailed Proposals are invalid and will not receive consideration.   Prospective Respondents must direct all questions and communication regarding this RFP, including questions and assistance using NGEM, to Katelyn Duggan +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov.  Help requests should be submitted with ample time to answer the question and/or address or troubleshoot the issue, or they may not be able to be addressed by the Proposal due date/time.  NGEM will not accept any submissions after the posted deadline date and time.  Respondents assume and maintain full responsibility for the timeliness of their Proposal.   Late Proposals will not be accepted and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.  No Proposal shall be considered if it has not been received by the RTAA Contracts & Procurement Department via online portal submission on or before the deadline.   All prospective Respondents should continually monitor this website to ensure receipt of any addenda associated with this RFP.