RFQ-26-66 Aviation Engineering Consultation

The City of Bentonville is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from licensed professional engineering firms to provide aviation engineering services for the Louise Thaden Field municipal airport. The scope of work encompasses professional consultant services as defined by FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E, including airport development and specialized engineering services beyond basic design. These services will be executed on an as-needed basis and funded through the FAA, the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics, and Bentonville Airport Funds. The resulting contract will have an initial three-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a maximum total of five years. Interested firms must submit a Letter of Interest and a Statement of Qualifications by September 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. Submissions must be uploaded via the Beacon Bid portal as a single combined file or delivered physically to the Purchasing and Compliance Department. Required documentation includes a signed contact information page, a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, an Illegal Immigrant Certification, and a current Equal Employment Policy. Evaluation will be based on the firm's specialized experience, technical competence, capacity, and past performance record. Notably, pricing must not be submitted in any form, as it will not be a factor in the selection process. Selected firms will be required to maintain at least 1 million dollars in professional liability insurance and comply with all applicable Arkansas state laws and federal regulations.