On-Call Planning Consulting Services for Airport Development

The City of Lawrence is seeking one or more qualified consultants to provide on-call planning services for the Lawrence Regional Airport under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity IDIQ Master Agreement. The scope of work includes technical support for Airport Compliance Plan updates, Airport Capital Improvement Plan development, and assistance in pursuing a Class 4 Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate. This procurement follows a Qualifications-Based Selection process, meaning consultants are selected based on their experience and professional qualifications rather than cost. Consequently, fee proposals and pricing are strictly prohibited during the initial submission phase and will only be negotiated with the selected consultant after the scope of services is detailed. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 24, 2026, at 3:30 pm. The evaluation process involves a blind and non-blind review, with scoring focused on the project team and a value assessment of the consultant's ability to optimize project outcomes. The contract requires strict adherence to federal standards, including FAA regulations, the Brooks Act, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and Build America, Buy America provisions. Additionally, consultants must comply with comprehensive non-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Selection may include interviews unless the top-scoring candidate exceeds all other responses by at least 10 percent.