Consultant Services to Develop, Conduct, and Manage the Sound Insulation Program (SIP)

The Dane County Department of Public Works Engineering seeks a qualified consulting firm to develop, conduct, and manage a five‑year Sound Insulation Program (SIP) for Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). The consultant will handle program documentation, community outreach, property surveys, acoustic testing, design‑bid package preparation, construction administration, stakeholder coordination, budgeting, and GIS data management, all in compliance with FAA AC 150/5020‑1, AC 150/5000‑9B, and related regulations. Funding is expected to come primarily from the FAA Airport Improvement Program, with up to 90% federal reimbursement. The effort will address roughly 1,250 residential units and several community facilities located within the 65 dB DNL noise contour, aiming to achieve interior noise reductions of at least 5 dB. • Scope includes full program lifecycle from eligibility determination through post‑construction testing. • Required deliverables: program manuals, outreach tools, survey databases, design & bid documents, construction oversight, and annual reporting. • Contract term: up to 5 years, with annual renewal options. • Mandatory qualifications: prior experience with FAA‑funded sound‑insulation or noise‑compatibility projects, ability to conduct acoustic testing, and capacity to manage multi‑year, multi‑property programs. • Key dates: Release 10/21/2026, Questions due 11/6/2026, Submission deadline 11/20/2026, Interviews week of 12/7/2026, Award intent 12/14/2026, Contract start 3/1/2027.