Request for qualifications for engineering services at Huron County Airport.

April, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONSThe Huron County Airport (5A1), Norwalk, Ohio through the Huron County Airport Authority (HCAA), anticipates receipt of funds from the United States of America, through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Ohio Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, or local sources, for capital and other improvements at the Huron County Airport, for Weather Reporting Equipment. T he work is expected to be accomplished during the course of several grant projects; the initiation of a work authorization is contingent upon further receipt of grant funds. Services to be provided include, but are not limited to planning, design, programming, preliminary engineering plans, specifications, contract documents, cost estimates, field engineering, including resident engineering of construction work, record drawings, engineer's report, updates to the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) documents as required based on project improvements, environmental services as required for planning, design and construction, DBE programs, and required incidental services. Anticipated project included, but are not limited to:
1. AWOS (Design/Construction) (AIG/IIJA) FY 2026/FY2027 ($400,000)Services will also include grant management and coordination, project-specific ALP and/or Exhibit A updates, AGIS services, and project-specific environmental coordination to include short or long form Categorical Exclusion checklists.
The selection process will be in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E, Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects. Fees will be negotiated for projects on a task order basis as funding is obtained. Cost or fee information is not to be submitted with Statements of Qualifications. Qualified design professionals interested in being considered for this work are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications for providing the engineering and planning services required for the completion of this work within the guidelines of the State of Ohio and FAA standards.
Submit one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications, including a letter of interest and a minimum of one (1) airport references to contact in an 8 1/2" x 11" format containing not more than 10 pages, not including separation/index pages, cover, back or cover/transmittal letter . Strong emphasis will be given to the following criteria :A. Familiarity with preva i ling local, State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, Ohio EPA, Army Corps of Engineers', and FAA regulations . Maximum Points: 15B. Capability to perform all aspects of the projects listed above. Maximum Points: 15C. Recent experience in airport projects comparable to the proposed projects listed above . Maximum Points: 15D. Professional background and caliber of key personnel. Maximum Points: 15E. Familiarity with the airport . Maximum Points: 20F. Non-Discrimination, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Local Sub-consultant Statement . Maximum Points: 10G. Reputation in the aviation industry and contact references (one minimum) . Maximum Points: 10A preliminary review of the Statement of Qualifications submitted will be undertaken . Additional information and/or a personal interview may be requested of the top ranked firms after the initial evaluation. The firm with the best qualifications will be invited to negotiate a contract for some or all of the above work. If an agreement is reached, a contract will be entered into by both parties for some or all of the above work. If no agreement is reached, the next highest-ranking firm will be invited to negotiated, until a mutually agreeable contract has been established. Contracts will be subject to all applicable Federal and State Provisions.Negotiation for subsequent services shall occur at the time those services are needed. The HCAA will afford minority and women owned businesses equal opportunity to submit qualifications and w i ll not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin . The HCAA reserves the right to delete services not required and to initiate additional procurement actions for any additional services or other services not under contract.
Anyone having questions related to this request for qualifications should contact Scott Sparks at scott@huroncountyairport.co , phone (419) 706-2901. Statement of Qualifications will be received until 11:59 PM EST on 29 April 2026 . Please forward one electronic copies of the Statement of Qualifications to: Scott Sparks, Huron County Airport Authority, P.O. Box 406, Norwalk OH 44857.April 15, 22, 2026