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City of The Dalles and Klickitat County – Columbia Gorge Regional Airport

Request for Statement of Qualifications

The Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (

) is co-owned, co-sponsored, and co-operated by

the City of The Dalles, Oregon, (

) and Klickitat County, Washington (

). Pursuant to

RCW, Chapter 39.80 and FAA AC 150/5100-14E, the Airport invites Statements of

Qualifications from firms interested in providing professional engineering and consultant

services for airport-related projects at or on the Airport located at 45 Airport Way, Dallesport,

WA 98617.

Working with Airport staff, the consultant will be responsible for the following services:

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Engineering studies and investigations

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NEPA and SEPA compliance

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Survey and testing

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FAA grant preparation and administration assistance

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Design and construction inspection and management services

The Airport reserves the right to retain the selected firm for a term of up to five years at the

Airport’s discretion.

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Aircraft facility layouts and project studies

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Environmental studies, analysis, assessments, and project permitting

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Maintenance, construction, or reconstruction of runways, taxiways, aprons, and related

drainage/environmental work

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Airport electrical lighting, signing, utilities, and navigation aids (NAVAIDS)

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Services during construction

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DBE plan development

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Other airport-related projects as directed by the Airport

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City of The Dalles and Klickitat County – Columbia Gorge Regional Airport

Request for Statement of Qualifications

The following AIP-eligible and ineligible projects may be undertaken at the Airport. The work

may occur over multiple grants and is subject to change:

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T hangar design and service during construction

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Pavement maintenance

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Airport beacon upgrades

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Miscellaneous Airport projects

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Fencing

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Taxiway design & construction

Sealed responses to this Request for Statements of Qualifications must be submitted via email

to thedallesbids@ci.the-dalles.or.us, with the subject line “

” and directed to City Clerk Amie Ell, City of The

Dalles, 313 Court Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 no later than 2:00 p.m. PPT on January 21,

2025. Late responses will not be accepted.

Submittals will be opened at 2:00 p.m. PPT on January 21, 2025, when the email account

designated for Proposal receipt will be accessed. Proposals will be opened then and there via

Zoom Meeting. (

: 858 0212 1281;

: 068006).

Consultants should limit their submissions to the following information and organize it as

indicated.

1.

Summarize your understanding of the services and explain your interest in the projects.

2.

(a) Describe your firm’s capabilities for engineering studies, design, and construction for

FAA AIP and non-federally funded airport projects.

(b) Provide information on at least five (5) airport projects completed in the last five

years, including:

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City of The Dalles and Klickitat County – Columbia Gorge Regional Airport

Request for Statement of Qualifications

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Description of work

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Name and location of the airport and completion dates

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Contact information for the airport manager/staff

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Name of your project manager

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Completed U.S. Standard Form 330 Part II.

3.

List key staff and proposed sub-consultants involved in the project, including:

(a) Individual roles and contact information for principal engineers and project managers.

(b) Resumes or descriptions of experience related to the project.

(c) Indicate if your firm has previously worked with any sub-consultants.

4.

Describe your firm’s experience with FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, and the

Seattle Airport District Office.

5.

Describe your experience managing and administering FAA/AIP grants.

6.

Describe your familiarity with the Airport and any special concerns related to the

potential projects.

7.

(a) Describe your current workload and ability to allocate staff resources.

(b) Provide examples of acknowledging and correcting mistakes.

(c) Evidence of completing similar work on time and within budget.

8.

Describe the availability of key personnel and proximity to the Airport.

9.

Describe your experience developing and implementing DBE plans.

10.

Provide evidence of your firm’s established and implemented Affirmative Action

Program.

11.

Provide at least four (4) references for airport contracts completed in the last five (5)

years.

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City of The Dalles and Klickitat County – Columbia Gorge Regional Airport

Request for Statement of Qualifications

Submittals must not exceed thirty (30) single-sided pages (minimum size 11 font), excluding

covers and dividers. Submit one (1) original unbound copy and four (4) bound copies for

evaluation.

The Airport will not be holding a pre-qualification meeting for this solicitation.

Submissions will be evaluated by a selection committee comprising City, County, and/or Airport

staff using the evaluation form attached as Exhibit “A” and consistent with OAR 137-048-

0220(3)(d). The most qualified consultants may be invited for interviews prior to selection.

The City will establish a short list of at least three (3) qualified consultants if feasible. If four (4)

or fewer consultants responded to the RFQ or if fewer than three (3) consultants fail to meet the

City’s minimum advertised requirements, then:

- the City may establish a short list of fewer than three (3) qualified consultants; or

- the City may cancel the RFQ and issue an RFP.

The selected firm will negotiate fees after being ranked according to qualifications. If

negotiations cannot be completed, the process will continue with the next highest-ranked

consultant.

All questions regarding this RFQ must be directed to:

Columbia Gorge Regional Airport

Attn: Jeff Renard

313 Court Street

The Dalles, Oregon 97058

manager@flycgra.com

Office: (509) 767-2272

Cell: (541) 288-6766

All questions must be submitted in writing by January 10, 2025. Official clarifications will be

provided in writing made available via addendum posted on the City’s website at:

www.thedalles.org/bids.

The responsibility to check the City’s website for addenda rests with the potential submitters.

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City of The

Dalles and Klickitat County – Columbia Gorge Regional Airport

Request for Statement of Qualifications

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Issuance of RFQ

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Deadline for written questions

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Statement of Qualifications Due

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Evaluation then interviews (in the Airport’s discretion)

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Contract negotiations

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Tentative award

The Airport reserves the right to modify or cancel this RFQ at any time and reject any or all

submissions. This RFQ does not obligate the Airport to contract for any expressed or implied

services.

Consultants may withdraw submissions at any time before the closing date by submitting a

written request signed by an authorized representative.

Any person responding to this RFQ does so solely at their expense and the Airport is not

responsible for any expenses associated with costs incurred during the submission, interview,

or negotiation process. Any records submitted may be public records under the Oregon Public

Records Law and/or Washington Public Records Act.