Aviation Consulting Services

The City of Newport Beach, California, is seeking an established and experienced professional consultant to provide aviation consulting services. The agency needs a partner with a proven track record in aviation or airport matters, particularly in working alongside government agencies. This initiative aims to address complex aviation challenges and integrate advanced air mobility solutions into the local municipal framework. The scope of work requires a thorough understanding of advanced air mobility, including electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, airspace integration, and regulatory compliance. The selected consultant must possess the ability to present complex or technical information in a manner that is readily understandable to the general public. Additionally, the consultant will attend meetings of the corridor cities coalition or aviation-focused community organizations as directed by the city manager. The project also covers exploring possibilities for alternative transportation services and working with regional planning bodies that impact operations, under the direction of the city manager. Eligible bidders must be onshore United States organizations. The agency will evaluate bidders based on their professional experience in aviation, government collaboration, and technical communication skills. The contract period will span two years, and the performance of the work will occur offsite. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this initiative. Bidders must submit all questions no later than July 6, 2026, and the agency will accept responses digitally via email or online.