Master Plan & Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Update

Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) has issued Solicitation 325037 to procure professional services for a comprehensive update to its Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan (ALP), the first full update since 1993. The project aims to accurately document current airport conditions, project future aviation demands, evaluate facility needs, identify development alternatives, and engage stakeholders effectively. This effort will be closely coordinated with the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration, featuring multiple review stages with both agencies. The scope encompasses a broad range of planning activities including aviation forecasting, environmental assessments, facility requirement analyses, resiliency and stormwater planning, integration of emerging technologies like Advanced Air Mobility, zoning updates, alternatives and redevelopment analyses, and the preparation of a Capital Improvement Plan, noise compatibility plan amendments, and financial feasibility studies. Deliverables will include updated ALP documents compliant with FAA standards, federal environmental reviews, public engagement records, and detailed project schedules. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) with a focus on technical merit and firm capabilities rather than price, with submissions due by January 16, 2026, and contract start anticipated around August 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize the qualifications and experience of key personnel (20%), overall firm capability (15%), project understanding (15%), past performance and scheduling reliability (15%), community engagement (15%), teaming partners’ qualifications (10%), and demonstrated interest and familiarity with the airport (10%). Interviews may follow an initial SOQ evaluation for final selection. Compliance with federal regulations is mandatory, including Affirmative Action, Title VI Civil Rights assurances, Davis-Bacon requirements when applicable, Buy American provisions, DBE compliance (though a zero percent DBE goal is indicated), and certifications related to debarment, tax delinquency, and felony convictions. The contract obligations include adherence to FAA Advisory Circulars on airport planning, design, and surveying, ensuring technical standards and quality acceptance are met on-site at Dane County Regional Airport. All submissions must be electronic and exclude cost information, ensuring a non-price-based, qualifications-focused award process conducted under best value principles. Ryan Falch, the airport’s Director of Planning and Development, serves as the point of contact for inquiries related to the solicitation.