RFQ #27008 - ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TASK ORDER CONTRACT

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is soliciting qualifications for RFQ 27008 to establish a five-year Master Agreement for Architectural and Engineering services at the Athens-Ben Epps Airport. The selected consultant will be assigned work through individual task orders covering a full project lifecycle, including preliminary planning, design, bidding, negotiation, construction administration, and project closeout. The scope encompasses a wide range of airport improvements such as airfield pavement, lighting, NAVAIDs/ILS, drainage systems, security fencing, and airport building rehabilitation, as well as the preparation of Airport Layout Plans and environmental impact studies. All services must adhere to FAA Advisory Circulars, specifically AC 150/5100-14E, and comply with 49 CFR Part 26 regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, with a specific DBE goal of 8.94 percent for FY25-FY26. Applicants must be pre-qualified by the Georgia Department of Transportation in Area Class No. 2.09 Engineering and provide certifications for E-Verify compliance. Proposals are due by 10:00 A.M. ET on October 5, 2026, via the ACCGov electronic portal, following a mandatory pre-proposal conference held on September 10, 2026. Evaluation is based on a weighted 100-point system focusing on firm capability, airport construction experience, reputation, key personnel, schedule and cost performance, and geographic familiarity. Awarded contractors must maintain significant insurance coverage, including 1 million dollars in professional liability and 2 million dollars in umbrella liability, and name the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County as an additional insured.