Santa Fe Regional Airport Airfield Preservation Rehabilitation, Maintenance and Design

Description: The Santa Fe Regional Airport (Airport) is soliciting qualification-based proposals from qualified architectural and engineering (A&E) firms to provide professional design services for multiple airfield preservation, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects. Runway 02/20 is the Airport's primary runway and serves as the designated runway for commercial airline arrivals and departures, including regional jet operations. During the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) most recent annual inspection, deficiencies and areas requiring corrective action were identified on both Runway 02/20 and the secondary Runway 15/33. These findings, along with the Airport's ongoing infrastructure preservation needs, have established the need for professional A&E services to evaluate existing conditions, develop appropriate design solutions, and prepare plans and specifications for the required improvements. The projects requiring attention include, but are not limited to, the following: Runway Safety Area (RSA) Grading Improvements: Evaluate and develop corrective grading improvements to address deficiencies within the RSAs for Runways 02/20 and 15/33. Runway Pavement Preservation: Evaluate pavement conditions and develop preservation and rehabilitation improvements for Runways 02/20 and 15/33. Runway 02/20 Improvements: Evaluate alternatives and develop design plans for improvements to Runway 02/20, which may include runway extension, rehabilitation, or reconstruction. Pavement Maintenance Plan (PMP): Develop a comprehensive pavement maintenance plan to support the ongoing assessment, preservation, and management of airport pavement infrastructure. Airfield Marking Maintenance Plan: Develop a maintenance plan for airfield pavement markings to ensure continued visibility, compliance, and operational safety. Airfield Rubber Removal: Evaluate existing rubber accumulation and develop appropriate removal and maintenance strategies to maintain runway surface conditions and operational safety. The selected A&E firm will be expected to provide the professional expertise necessary to evaluate existing conditions, assess alternatives, develop recommendations, and prepare the required engineering designs, plans, specifications, and related deliverables for these projects. The overall objective is to maintain and improve the safety, operational efficiency, and long-term reliability of the Airport's airfield infrastructure. The Santa Fe Regional Airport was originally constructed in 1945 and has served as a primary source of commercial air transportation for Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. As commercial aviation activity and passenger demand have grown, the need for continued infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, and expansion has become increasingly important to accommodate current operations and future growth. The airport's original development included approximately five miles of combined runway length and infrastructure designed to accommodate some of the military's heaviest aircraft. In 1957, a major airport expansion was completed through a joint effort between the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County, establishing what was then known as the Santa Fe Municipal Airport. This expansion included significant improvements to the airfield, particularly the runways, taxiways, and airline terminal apron. The first major runway rehabilitation, which included resurfacing, took place in 1972 to support the airport's continued operational needs and anticipated growth. Subsequent rehabilitation of Runway 02/20 included resurfacing in 2005 and milling and overlay work in 2017. The airport currently operates two primary runways: Runway 02/20: 8,366 feet long and 150 feet wide. Runway 15/33: 6,316 feet long and 100 feet wide. Given the airport's continued growth and the ongoing demands placed on its infrastructure, maintaining, modernizing, and expanding airport facilities is essential to ensuring the continued safety, efficiency, and reliability of airport operations.