Description
The Unified Government of Athens‑Clarke County is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to enter a five‑year Master Agreement to provide comprehensive A/E services for the Athens‑Ben Epps Airport. The scope covers all project phases—from preliminary planning, design, bidding, construction administration, resident engineering, to close‑out—including preparation of FAA and GDOT grant applications, DBE program administration, airfield drainage, pavement, lighting, NAVAID, building, roadway, fencing, security, obstruction removal, land acquisition, airport layout plan updates, and environmental studies. Vendors must be pre‑qualified by the Georgia Department of Transportation (Area Class 2.09 Aviation) and attend a mandatory pre‑proposal conference on September 10, 2026. Submissions are due electronically by October 5, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a task‑order basis as individual projects arise within the five‑year period, with an anticipated total value in the tens of millions of dollars.
• Mandatory pre‑proposal conference (Sept 10, 2026) – attendance required.
• Pre‑qualification required by GDOT Area Class 2.09 (Aviation).
• Full A/E services for airport development, including design, construction administration, and grant support.
• Five‑year master agreement; individual task orders issued as projects are funded.
• Estimated total contract value roughly $30‑$50 million across all anticipated projects.
• Electronic submission via OpenGov Procurement; questions due Sept 18, 2026.