The City of Midlothian and the City of Waxahachie, through their agent the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional services firm for services pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT Aviation Division will solicit and receive proposals for professional services as described below:

Airport Sponsor: City of Midlothian and City of Waxahachie Mid-Way Regional Airport, TxDOT CSJ No. 11ALMIDLO. Scope: services to prepare an Airport Development Plan, which includes, but is not limited to, information regarding existing and future conditions, proposed facility development to meet existing and future demand, constraints to develop, anticipated capital needs, financial considerations, management structure and options, as well as an updated Airport Layout Plan. The Airport Development Plan should be tailored to the individual needs of the airport.

There is no HUB goal. TxDOT Project Manager is Daniel Benson.

Interested firms shall utilize the Form AVN-551, titled "Aviation Planning Services Proposal". The form may be requested from TxDOT Aviation Division, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, phone number, 1-800-68-PILOT (74568). The form may be emailed by request or downloaded from the TxDOT web site at http://www.txdot.gov/business/projects/aviation.htm. The form may not be altered in any way. All printing must be in black on white paper, except for the optional illustration page. Firms must carefully follow the instructions provided on each page of the form. Proposals may not exceed the number of pages in the proposal format. The proposal format consists of seven pages of data plus two optional pages consisting of an illustration page and a proposal summary page. A prime provider may only submit one proposal. If a prime provider submits more than one proposal, that provider will be disqualified. Proposals shall be stapled but not bound in any other fashion. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT.

ATTENTION: To ensure utilization of the latest version of Form AVN-551, firms are encouraged to download Form AVN-551 from the TxDOT website as addressed above. Utilization of Form AVN-551 from a previous download may not be the exact same format. Form AVN-551 is a PDF Template.

Please note:

Five completed, unfolded copies of Form AVN-551 must be received by TxDOT Aviation Division at 150 East Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704 no later than February 8, 2011, 4:00 p.m. Please mark the envelope of the forms to the attention of Edie Stimach. Electronic facsimiles or forms sent by email will not be accepted.

The consultant selection committee will be composed of local government members. The final selection by the committee will generally be made following the completion of review of proposals. The committee will review all proposals and rate and rank each. The criteria for evaluating consultants for airport planning projects can be found at http://www.txdot.gov/business/projects/aviation.htm. All firms will be notified and the top rated firm will be contacted to begin fee negotiations. The selection committee does, however, reserve the right to conduct interviews for the top rated firms if the committee deems it necessary. If interviews are conducted, selection will be made following interviews.

If there are any procedural questions, please contact Edie Stimach, Grant Manager, or Daniel Benson, Project Manager, for technical questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING CONSULTANTS FOR AIRPORT PLANNING PROJECTS

The following criteria will generally be used in evaluating consultants submitting proposals:

Suggested Point Values and Selection Criteria

1. 25 points. Capability to perform all of the services required for this project and professional qualifications of key personnel assigned to this project relevant to the work to be performed.

Does the consultant have the necessary resources to perform all of the services required (e.g.: planning, surveying, CAD, etc.)? Who are the professionals that will be working on this project on a daily basis and how do their qualifications and experience with general aviation airport planning projects compare with other respondents?

(Sources of information: Aviation Planning Team Form, Recent Relevant Airport Experience Form, Proposed Technical Approach Form, and possibly the Proposal Summary.)

2. 25 points. Recent experience, within the last five years, in the development of airport plans comparable to the proposed project.

Does the consultant have direct experience developing general aviation airport plans similar to those proposed for this location?

(Sources of information: Aviation Planning Team Form, Recent Relevant Airport Experience Form, and possibly the Proposal Summary.)

3. 25 points. Ability to meet the schedules and deadlines of this project and reputation for competence, timeliness, and quality of performance and work product.

Does the proposed planning team have sufficient time to devote to this project in order to meet the schedule submitted in the proposal? Is the proposed schedule realistic? Does the consultant consistently meet contractual timetables? Has the work performed for other airports been satisfactory?

(Sources of information: Aviation Planning Team Form, Recent Relevant Airport Experience Form, Project Schedule Form, possibly the Proposal Summary, and reference check.)

4. 25 points. Proposed Technical Approach and Schedule to Accomplish the Project.

Does the consultant show specific understanding and familiarity with the particular requirements of this project and how to address them? Is the consultant familiar with relevant planning guidance? Is the schedule appropriate to accomplish the project?

(Sources of information: Proposed Technical Approach Form, Proposed Schedule Form, and possibly the Proposal Summary.)

TRD-201100026

Joanne Wright

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: January 5, 2011