RFQ Airport Engineering/Environmental/Planning Services for Lake Placid Airport

The Town of North Elba is seeking qualified engineering, environmental, and planning consultants to support the development of its Lake Placid Airport from 2026 through 2030. The project involves a series of federally and state-funded airport improvement initiatives, including runway reconstruction, apron rehabilitation, and signage upgrades, all to be executed in accordance with FAA and NYSDOT guidelines. The selected firm will serve as a continuing general consultant, providing expertise in project management, design, and construction oversight, with a focus on ensuring compliance with environmental and aviation standards. The procurement emphasizes experience with similar airport projects, familiarity with federal and state regulations, and demonstrated capability to manage complex infrastructure projects within budget and schedule constraints. The contract is anticipated to be valued between $500,000 and $2 million, with a deadline for submissions set for November 28, 2025. The RFQ details the submission requirements, including firm qualifications, key personnel resumes, references, and sub-consultant information, with a focus on recent project experience and understanding of FAA and NYSDOT policies. The contract period spans four years, with specific milestones such as environmental clearance approvals expected by June 2027. The process does not include set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and no prior similar contracts have been awarded to the respondent pool within the last five years. The procurement process mandates physical submission of three copies of the qualification package to the Town Clerk’s office in Lake Placid, with evaluation criteria centered on experience, reputation, personnel qualifications, and project understanding. The project funding and environmental review processes are supported by environmental categorical exclusion approvals, but detailed contract clauses, inspection procedures, and award evaluation factors are not explicitly included in the provided documentation.