Engineering Services Advertisement Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Description: Oakland County International Airport (PTK) intends to select a consultant to assist in airport development projects in Waterford, Michigan. Interested consulting firms are requested to submit a hard copy Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in duplicate to Cheryl Bush, Oakland County - Director of Aviation, at 6500 Patterson Parkway, Waterford, MI 48327, or electronically by email at bushc@oaklandcountymi.gov no later than noon [12:00] on December 11, 2026. The SOQ should demonstrate the consultants' interest in providing airport planning, architectural/engineering design, and construction administration services focused on Sponsors current Five-year Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP). Services will include general consulting and advisement on airport development issues including assistance in the following projects: • Ground Runup Enclosure Taxiway Pavement • Ground Runup Enclosure Apron Pavement • Taxiway Z Pavement • Taxiway Z Lighting • Runway 9R/27L and 9L/27R Land Acquisition • Runway 9R/27L and 9L/27R Approach Clearing • North T-Hangar Taxilanes • North T-Hangar Aprons • Taxiway D Extension • Airfield Crack Sealing • Airfield Pavement Marking • SRE Building Expansion • RTR Cable Relocation • Vehicle Parking and Access Roads for Terminal and Hangar Areas • Fencing, Gates, and Security Improvements This is a Quality Based Selection process, and services for each project will be negotiated independently. SOQ submittals shall exclude fees or costs. Not all the services or development items listed in this advertisement may be contracted nor eventually required. The Sponsor reserves the right to initiate additional procurement action for any services included in this procurement, but not under contract. Firms will be ranked in areas such as: familiarity and understanding of the airport needs; corporate history and background in aviation consulting; demonstrated experience with similar projects; key personnel professional qualifications; firms' ability to provide contact person with demonstrated aviation experience and overall project coordination; knowledge/familiarity with FAA and State regulations, policies, and procedures; and success of recent projects. Awards or special recognition achieved by the firm should be highlighted. Firms should demonstrate their reputation with other airports, by providing at least 3 airport references. Additional information may be requested from the top selected firm or firms. Interviews may be conducted at the discretion of the Sponsor. Projects are anticipated to be initiated between 2027-2031 (5-year period). Projects are expected to be completed over several years and funded in full or in part with funds and/or multiple grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, State of Michigan, and/or local sources. The selected firm will be subject to all state and federal requirements. Land acquisition consultant services necessary to acquire easements for approach clearing of existing approaches as depicted in the approved airport layout plan (ALP) is included in this advertisement provided the work is completed by a qualified and properly licensed land acquisition consultant. Land acquisition consultant services necessary for any new development project or new approaches not specifically described in this advertisement shall not be performed by the consultant selected under this advertisement and will require the sponsor to advertise for and select a separate qualified and properly licensed land acquisition consultant. Questions can be directed to Cheryl Bush at (248) 666-5680 or by email at bushc@oaklandcountymi.gov.