RFP #27-029 Airport Marketing Plan

The City of Albany, Georgia, issued RFP #27-029 seeking a qualified consultant or team to develop a comprehensive, action-oriented Airport Marketing Plan for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY). The primary objective is to increase airport utilization, strengthen its regional market position, and support passenger air service, while also addressing digital communications, general and business aviation, and air cargo. The resulting plan must cover a three-year planning period and include a detailed implementation program for the first year. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026, and final sealed proposals must be submitted to the City of Albany Procurement Office by 5:00 P.M. on November 10, 2026. Award selection will be managed by a Proposal Analysis Group (PAG) and is not based on price alone. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Project Approach and Understanding (30%), Firm Qualifications and Experience (25%), Project Team Qualifications (20%), First-Year Implementation and Creative Capabilities (10%), Coordination, Schedule, and Project Management (10%), and Fee Proposal (5%). Proposers must demonstrate a permanent office, adequate workforce, and suitable financial status. Required documentation includes a Certificate of Non-Collusion, Governing Law and Venue form, and a Contractor Affidavit for E-Verify compliance. Corporations must also provide a corporate seal, Secretary of State Certificate of Incorporation, and a list of corporate principals. The successful contractor must maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, as well as workers compensation and employers liability of at least $1,000,000. Compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and the Federal Work Authorization Program is mandatory. All prices must be quoted F.O.B. Albany, Georgia. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Destiny Solomon in the Procurement Division.