RFQ No 320830-FY27-15 Pre-Qualification for Construction - Leesburg Executive Airport Air Traffic Control Tower

The Town of Leesburg, Virginia, is issuing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No 320830-FY27-15 to pre-qualify prime contractors for the construction of a Federal Contract Tower at the Leesburg Executive Airport. The project involves building a five-story structure, approximately 85 feet tall, featuring an eight-sided 440 square foot cab, a 42-inch thick concrete mat slab foundation, and a steel construction shaft. The scope includes comprehensive mechanical and electrical systems, such as an air-cooled heat pump and redundant air handling units for the cab, as well as sitework involving security fencing, parking, and xeriscape landscaping. Connectivity to Airport and FAA systems must be established based on the FAA Minimum Equipment List. To be eligible to bid, prime contractors must submit their applications via the eVA website by November 23, 2026. Applicants must be Class A Contractors under the Code of Virginia and provide a Certificate of Good Standing. Evaluation criteria focus on financial ability, including the capacity to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds from a US Treasury-listed surety licensed in Virginia. Contractors must demonstrate a clean legal and contractual history for the past ten years, with no judgments for breach of contract or related criminal convictions. Key personnel requirements include a Superintendent with at least ten years of experience and an OSHA 30-hour certification, and a Quality Control Manager with five years of experience and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Certification or equivalent. Subcontractors are not required to pre-qualify.