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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS For On-Call Airport Design, Engineering and Consulting Services For the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority (CWVRAA) The Authority is planning to move forward with several development projects over the next few years including, but not limited to the following: Participation in a U.S. Economic Development Administration Build Back Better regional cluster grant application that includes build out of electric infrastructure at multiple West Virginia airports to allow for the operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft eVTOL electric infrastructure, charging stations, landing pad facilities, vertiports, heliports, flight simulators, and associated support infrastructure at multiple locations Site surveys and property acquisition for the creation of one or more industrial parks for the purposes of aerospace and other manufacturing The Authority is seeking experienced engineers and consultants who can assist with these projects and provide overall business development work that will further the airport’s vision. SCOPE OF SERVICES The successful Bidder will provide design, professional civil engineering, architectural, construction administration and inspection, project management and consulting services associated with the improvements listed in Section 2, including, but not limited to: site surveys and assessments, land acquisition services, design of eVTOL charging station and landing pad infrastructure, vertiports, design and construction of potential aerospace manufacturing facilities. Work will include coordination with the Authority, the Robert C. Byrd Institute, and other stakeholders; assisting with preparation of necessary pre-applications and required documentation for federal grants; planning, procuring, and/or preparing necessary surveys, geotechnical engineering investigations, other field investigations required for preliminary design considerations; and development of design schematics. Stated below is the schedule for this RFQ process. However, the Authority reserves the right to modify, change or amend any of these dates and to change or halt the process at its sole discretion. Therefore, the schedule is subject to change: Issue RFQ September 22, 2021 RFQ Questions Deadline October 1, 2021 Responses to Questions October 6, 2021 SOQ Submission Deadline October 15, 2021 Short-List (optional) October 19, 2021 Interviews (optional) October 25-26, 2021 Notice of Selection October 27, 2021 This is an excerpt of the request for qualifications. A full copy may be obtained by going to www.yeagerairport.com or e-mailing [email protected]. The Authority will only accept written questions about the RFQ process. All questions/ correspondence shall be e-mailed to [email protected] The deadline for filing questions is October 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM. LC-117169 09-22,29;2021