Notice To Consultants
NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS
The Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority is seeking statements of qualifications from experienced airport planning and engineering consultants to perform services for the next five years at the Vaiden Field A08 Airport. Possible work will include preparation of preapplications and applications for federal and state funding, airport layout plan, capital improvement plan, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) plan, runway extension justification, environmental studies, feasibility studies, benefit cost analysis, airport compliance issues and analysis, engineering design and planning for runways and taxiways, runway/taxiway/apron/access road construction and rehabilitation, pavement maintenance, airport lighting, NAVAIDS, weather reporting system, land acquisition, fencing, roads, fueling facilities, terminal/hangar area improvements, airport terminal buildings, hangars, airport surveys including topographic survey, boundary survey, obstruction survey/analysis, and the FAA AGIS process and procedures.
All professional consulting firms who consider themselves qualified for this work are invited to submit 6 copies of the statements of qualifications to:
Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority
P.O. Box 666
Marion, AL 36756
Statements of qualifications should be 25-35 pages and received no later than 5pm CST, July 24, 2026. The Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority will make its selection based upon materials received. (or selection could be based upon materials received and presentations/interviews by the top ranked firms) The following criteria will be used to evaluate and rank the submitted qualifications:
1. Capability to perform services as described in this notice (20 pts).
2. Recent experience in airport projects comparable to the proposed projects (20 pts).
3. Knowledge of FAA and ALDOT Aeronautics Bureau regulations, policies and procedures (20 pts).
4. Knowledge of the airport and the general geographic area (15 pts).
5. Key personnel's professional background and availability for the proposed projects (15 pts).
6. Demonstrated ability to meet schedules or deadlines (10 pts).
[other criteria could be used, see FAA AC 150/5100-14E]
The Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority reserve the right to negotiate with any engineering firm, after statements of qualification are opened, if such is deemed necessary. The Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority reserve the right to reject any or all proposals.
Any additional information required may be obtained by contacting the Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority at the address listed above or at (734) 250-4119. The Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority is an equal opportunity employer and statements of qualifications from minority or disadvantaged firms are encouraged.
*substitute the appropriate name or title according to the appropriate governing body
June 28 2026
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