Professional Airport Consultant Planning Services Corning Municipal Airport

The City of Corning, California, is soliciting professional airport planning services for the Corning Municipal Airport under solicitation number 2026-01, with proposals due by August 12, 2026. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive airport planning services including master planning, noise compatibility studies under 14 CFR Parts 150 and 161, environmental assessments, Airport Improvement Program grant applications, capital improvement planning, and public involvement initiatives. The contract is structured as a three-year agreement with options for two additional one-year extensions at the City’s sole discretion, commencing February 11, 2026, and concluding February 10, 2029. All services must be performed at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, CA, with deliverables including Airport Layout Plans, financial and capacity analyses, environmental documentation, and grant applications, all of which become the sole property of the City upon completion and approval by the Agreement Administrator. The evaluation process prioritizes technical merit over price, with proposals assessed under four weighted criteria: understanding of the project (50 points), experience and qualifications (30 points), general information (10 points), and executive summary (5 points), totaling 95 points. Proposals are limited to twenty double-sided pages, with a maximum of forty total pages inclusive of resumes, graphics, and cover materials. Offers must be submitted electronically via email or the Publicpurchase.com portal, and must include Exhibit A—Statement of Qualifications—and Exhibit B—Approved Fee Schedule—detailing compensation rates and consultant team credentials. The City requires strict compliance with federal and state regulations including DBE participation under 49 CFR Part 23, prevailing wages under California Labor Code, Cal/OSHA, and conflict-of-interest statutes. Key personnel must be named in the proposal and substitutions require prior written approval, with failure to comply potentially leading to termination. The Consultant must carry professional and automobile liability insurance with extended reporting periods of five years and name the City as an additional insured with a waiver of subrogation. Records must be retained for three years and made available for audit, and subcontracting is prohibited without prior written consent. The City retains full authority to terminate for convenience with five days’ notice, and compensation is limited to work satisfactorily completed. All administrative functions, including invoicing and contract oversight, are managed by Elijah Stanley, Public Works Director, at the City’s address in Corning, CA.