Description
The Unified Government of Athens‑Clarke County is seeking qualified consultants to enter a five‑year Master Agreement to provide planning and environmental services for the Athens‑Ben Epps Airport. Services include master planning, noise compatibility studies, environmental assessments, data collection, forecasting, land‑use planning, site selection, financial analysis, and public outreach. The contract will be task‑order based; consultants will be awarded individual work orders as projects arise within the five‑year term. The agency requires pre‑qualification by GDOT, DBE participation, specific insurance coverage, and compliance with federal aviation and procurement regulations. A mandatory pre‑proposal conference and site visit will be held on September 10, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026. Proposals are due October 5, 2026.
• Master Agreement term: 5 years, with multiple task‑order projects
• Scope: airport master planning, noise studies, environmental assessments, data inventories, forecasting, land‑use, site selection, financial analysis, public outreach
• Mandatory pre‑proposal conference/site visit on Sep 10, 2026 (must attend)
• Questions due Sep 18, 2026; final submission Oct 5, 2026
• Requires GDOT pre‑qualification, DBE compliance, extensive insurance (CGL $2 M, Professional Liability $1 M, etc.)
• Evaluation based on capability, experience, integrity, personnel, schedule adherence, local knowledge, DBE program, and past project quality.