Wheeling – Ohio County
Airport Request for
Qualifications
The Ohio County Commission, owner of the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport (HLG), invites interested firms to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide on-call aviation planning, civil, and electrical engineering, construction management, and environmental services, to the Ohio County Commission for a period of three years with two one-year extension options.
The selection process will follow the guidelines set forth in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular number 150/1500-14D, “Architectural Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects.” The evaluation criteria to be used in selecting and ranking consultants include, but are not limited to, the items listed below. Particular emphasis will be placed on a firm’s proven ability to accomplish the tasks requested in a quick, efficient, cost effective and responsible manner.
*Capability to perform all or most aspects of a project, such as planning, environmental evaluation, financial analysis, electrical and civil engineering;
*Recent experience in airport projects comparable to anticipated projects;
*Key personnel’s professional qualifications, experience, and availability;
*Capability to conduct a value engineering study for projects that are particularly complex or have unique features;
*Knowledge of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures;
*Capability to furnish qualified inspections for construction inspection.
All parties competing for the work are advised that the work may be accomplished over the course of a single, or multiple, grant projects. All parties are advised that some of the services may not be required and that the Ohio County Commission reserves the right to initiate an additional RFQ for any of the services included in this RFQ.
Submittals must include the following
*Executive Summary
*Description of the Firm
*Firm Project Experience
*Individual Project Experience
*Organization and Management
The material presented in the SOQ to address the above topics, is expected to clearly reflect qualifications that demonstrate the consultant’s acknowledge and experience in services for U.S. airports.
Following review of all submittals the Ohio County Commission will shortlist the most qualified firms and request an interview/presentation date.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disadvantaged Business Participation
Any contract awarded as a result of this RFQ is expected to be funded in part by Grants from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the West Virginia Aeronautics Commission with regard to minority participation.
Submittal Deadline
Five (5) copies of SOQs must be submitted to:
Ohio County Commission
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 234-3628
Telephone
(304) 234-3827
Facsimile
SOQ’s shall be submitted in a sealed package marked “Statement of Qualifications, Ohio County Airport” Submittals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2020 at 1500 Chapline Street, Room 215, Wheeling, WV 26003.
Only timely received submittals meeting the requirements of the RFQ will be considered. No submittal will be considered or accepted which is submitted by a Consultant that is in default under the terms of any existing agreement with the Ohio County Commission or which has failed to perform its obligations faithfully under any previous agreement with the Ohio County Commission. Submittals shall be signed by authorized representative of the Consultant.
It is believed that this request contains all the information about this RFQ that is needed to prepare an adequate response. However, any questions or requests for information that may arise must be submitted in writing to Greg Stewart at the address noted above by 1:00 p.m., Monday January 16, 2020. Responses, where deemed appropriate, will be in writing and copies will be distributed to all applicants by a member of the Ohio County Commission or staff.
Partial Listing of
Programmed Projects
This partial list of programs is provided as a reference and is adapted from the accepted projects listed on the Five (5) Year Plan for the Airport.
*Taxiways B and C Rehabilitation
*Terminal Ramp Rehabilitation
*Taxiway C Extension
*FBO Hangar
*T-Hangars
*SRE Acquisition
*Equipment Acquisition
*Runway Marking
*Runway Crack Sealing
Ohio County Commission
Gregory L. Stewart,
Administrator
Int. Jan. 7, 14, 2020
N.R. Jan. 7, 14, 2020