Luverne, MNRequest For Statement of QualificationsCLOSING DATE 4/30/2004REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)QUENTIN AANENSON FIELDLUVERNE MUNICIPAL AIRPORTCITY OF LUVERNEENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICESThe City of Luverne, Minnesota is requesting statement of qualifications from consulting airport engineering/planning firms to provide services associated with airport improvements, which may include the following:Master Plan PreparationAirport Layout Plan (ALP) UpdateRunway and Taxiway Extension ReconstructionAirport BuildingsNavigation AIDSBuilding Site PreparationEquipment ProcurementLand Acquisition and ReimbursementObstruction Identification and RemovalThe State of Qualifications should include: Principals and team members of the firm, their experience and education A brief history of the firm, number of employees, and airport experience A listing of recent airport projects with references Evidence of the firm’s Affirmative Action programA detailed proposal is not to be submitted at this time. The City of Luverne anticipates projects funded in part by MnDOT Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration. All services provided must be in compliance with current MnDOT and FAA policies and standards. Based on the submitted information, a firm may be selected directly, or up to three (3) firms may be requested to attend an interview at a time yet to be established. Selection will be based on analysis of the following criteria: Professional experience of key personnel Experience with state and federal grant programs Capabilities in airport planning and engineering Ability to meet schedules and budgets Experience on comparable projects Quality of the work accomplishedThe City of Luverne intends to retain the selected firm for five (5) years or until the above list of development items is completed. Negotiations for consulting fees will be accomplished after a firm has been selected.Ten (10) copies of the Statement of Qualifications should be submitted to: Gregory La Fond City Administrator City of Luverne 203 E. Main St. Po Box 659 Luverne, MN 56156-0659The information should be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, April 30, 2004.(4-1)
