TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Consultants

The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division is soliciting qualified professional firms to update the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) and conduct an 18B Obstruction Survey for Muleshoe Municipal Airport in Texas. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ26ALMULES00005) is issued under federal authority tied to 49 U.S.C. §47107(a)(17) and requires compliance with FAA advisory circulars, including Standard Operating Procedures 2.0, 3.0, and 8.0, as well as 49 CFR Part 26 regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation, though the DBE goal for this project is set at zero percent. Respondents must submit a single, nine-page Qualifications Statement via the TxDOT eGrants system, formatted as a non-editable PDF without QR codes or external links, and must include a mandatory certification affirming that neither the firm nor its affiliates are listed under Section 889 or 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Acts or on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s foreign adversary list. Evaluation is strictly based on technical merit across four equally weighted criteria: capability and qualifications of key personnel, recent experience with comparable airport planning projects, demonstrated reputation for timeliness and quality, and the feasibility and thoroughness of the proposed technical approach and schedule. Price is not evaluated initially; selection is made using a trade-off process favoring technical excellence, followed by fee negotiation with the top-rated firm. The project is performed at Muleshoe Municipal Airport, and all deliverables—ALP update with narrative, obstruction survey, and proposed schedule—must align with FAA standards and be approved by TxDOT. Key team member roles, time commitments, and employment status must be disclosed, and all submissions must be made through eGrants by March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST only by registered users. Communication regarding procedural matters is directed to Debra Woodruff, while technical inquiries should be addressed to Yessica Nunez, with eGrants support available via a dedicated help desk.