About this opportunity
AI summaryGerald R. Ford International Airport seeks statements of qualifications from engineering firms to deliver pre-design, design, and engineering services for an inbound baggage handling system. The requested scope includes program management, pre-design development, concept drawings, phasing recommendations, Level of Service analysis, and construction administration services. The selected engineer will perform site visits, inspect construction quality, act as liaison between the owner and contractor, and coordinate with the FAA and MDOT Aero. Eligibility is limited to onshore U.S. vendors to perform work onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Respondents must submit their proposals by 2:00 pm local time on December 4, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Solicitation No.
- 2616
Scope of work
- Program management including project progress reporting and collaborative document control
- Review and validation of 2018 Master Plan data for inbound baggage
- Preliminary and final recommended concepts drawings and renderings
- Pre-design Report covering recommended improvements, construction phasing, and cost estimates
- Level of Service framework to measure passenger comfort, space, density, and wait times
- Review of inbound bag drop locations, support spaces, automation technologies, and environmental services
- Design Development phase through final Construction Documents for FAA and airport review
- Construction phase administration, testing, commissioning, closeout, and warranty walkthrough
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in design, construction, and administration of inbound baggage handling systems
- Significant airport project management capability and resources
- Demonstrated successful implementation of projects using alternative project delivery methods
- Minimum of three recently completed projects of similar scope, size, and complexity
- At least one project comparable in scale to the Authority's project
- Minimum of three professional references for similar projects not mentioned in project experience
- Engineering surveys performed by a professional surveyor
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
- Organizational chart with lines of authority and reporting relationships
- Resumes for all proposed personnel using GSA SF-330 format
- Project data sheets in GSA SF-330 format
- Completed GSA SF-330 Section G
- Minimum of three professional references
- Signed proposal by authorized representative
Key dates
- RFQ Issue Date
- December 4, 2026
- Voluntary Pre-Submission Conference
- November 18, 2026 2 pm
- Question Deadline
- November 20, 2026
- Submission Due Date
- November 25, 2026 at 2 pm
- Due Date (Page 1)
- December 4, 2026 2:00 pm (local)
- Short-List Determination
- December 11, 2026
- Professional Interviews
- Early December 2026
- Firm Selection/Contract Negotiation
- Late December 2026/Early January 2027
- Airport Board Contract Review
- January/February 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Physically or electronically
- Instructions
- Responses may be delivered physically or electronically prior to the due date and time specified (local time). Project fees and expenses must not be included in the SOQ submission.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Grand Rapids, MI
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability Insurance, Independent Contractor's Protective Liability Insurance with equal limits for subcontracted work, Workers' Compensation Insurance complying with State of Michigan statutory limits, policies from companies licensed in Michigan, and certificates with a 30-day cancellation clause.
- Funding
- Federal funding, FAA, MDOT Office of Aeronautics, Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Act (29 CFR Part 3), 29 CFR Part 5