Notice Airport Eng. bishop ANOTICE TO AIRPORT ENGINEERS
The City of Kalispell is soliciting statements of qualifications and experience from qualified airport
engineers for future 2003 — 2008 improvements at the Kalispell City Airport.
Improvements at the Kalispell City Airport may include, but are not be limited to:
Land Acquisition Services
Airport Layout Plan and Exhibit “A” Updates
Land Use Planning and Airport Zoning
Design and Construction Management Services for Airport Development including:
Runway, Taxiways, and Aircraft Parking Apron,
Hangar Access Taxiways,
Perimeter Fencing,
Infrastructure Improvements, and
Runway Lighting, and Navigational Systems
Engineering services to be provided shall include airport planning, engineering and administrative
assistance in addition to the list above.
Selection of an engineering firm will be made by the City Council. Criteria for selection will be
familiarity with the Kalispell City Airport, experience in similar airport projects, qualifications of the firm
to provide the services requested, and the reputation and capabilities of the staff members to be assigned
to the project.
The proposer shall make good faith efforts as defined in Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, Regulations of
the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, to subcontract to small business concerns owned and
controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (DBE). Individuals who are reputably
presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged include women, Black Americans, Hispanic
Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, and Asian-Indian Americans. The apparent
successful proposer will be required to submit information concerning the DBE’s that will participate in
the contract.
It is the intent of the City Council to select the most qualified firm to provide these services.
Selection is anticipated to be based on submittals received. Interested airport engineers should submit
nine (9) copies of their Statement of Qualifications to: Mr. Chris Kukulski, City
Manager: City of Kalispell, P. O. Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana, 59903-1997 by the close of business on
Friday, March 21, 2003.