REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS        
Notice is hereby given that the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (“Port Commission”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms for Airport Engineering, Design and Construction Phase Services for a five (5) year period beginning from the Notice to Proceed date of the first improvement project which the Port Commission may deem necessary in accordance with its Master Plan, for South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport in Galliano, Louisiana.  The projects are subject to the availability of funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, the State of Louisiana and the Port Commission.
 
The Request for Qualifications and required forms can be obtained by contacting the Port Commission by calling (985) 632-6701, emailing [email protected] ATTN.:  Serena Bruce, from our website at https//portfourchon.com/news-events/public-notices, or online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
 
Sealed submittals labeled “Airport Engineering Services” will be received by the Port Commission at their Administration Office located at 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 until 2:00 PM local time, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024.  Submittals can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345, or submitted online through www.centralauctionhouse.com.  The Port Commission requests three (3) bound, printed copies if sending hard copies. Electronic copies sent via email will not be accepted. All submittals received after the above specified time will not be considered. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted on a Standard Form 330 (SF 330), which may be obtained from the Port Commission or from the LADOTD Aviation Section.
 
Projects may include: Continuation of Airport Terminal Development, Airfield Lighting System Upgrades, Airfield Pavement Strengthening, including Runways, Taxiways and Aprons, Taxiway and Apron Pavement Rehabilitation, Airfield Markings, Runway and Taxiway Extension, Airfield Drainage Improvements, Construction of New Aircraft Hangar Facilities, Airport Perimeter Fencing, Airfield Electrical Vault Improvements, Construction of New Airport Traffic Control Tower/ Remote Tower, Airport Fuel System Upgrades, Lightning Detection System, Runway Safety Area, Instrument Landing System, and International Arrival Facility.
 
The scope of services consists of providing preliminary investigations, topographic surveys, preliminary and final construction plans and specifications, cost estimates, review of bids, construction administration, resident inspection and other special services as required for projects defined above. Firms interested in performing these services shall furnish statement of qualifications on a Standard Form 330 (SF 330).  Only the prime (lead) firm must fill out the SF 330 and list any Subconsultants. Interested firms may obtain SF 330 from the Port Commission or from the LADOTD Aviation Section.  Criteria and weighting factors will be used by the Port Commission in evaluating responses.  
 
Following the evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications received by the Port Commission’s selection committee, the top three (3) applicants will be placed on a short list. Following the final evaluation of qualified applicants, the Port Commission will place the applicants in a final ranking based on qualifications. The Port Commission will then enter fee negotiations with the top-ranked firm for the contract, with the unsuccessful firms being notified accordingly. Should these negotiations be unsuccessful, the Port Commission shall enter negotiations with the next-highest ranked firm, and so on. The Port Commission reserves the right to reject all applicants and re-advertise for the contract. Following the successful negotiation of fees with the Port Commission, the successful firm will be required to execute the standard LADOTD Aviation Section contract and have an active Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number through www.sam.gov.
 
The Port Commission, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000 d et. seq. and 49 CFR Part 26 issued pursuant to The Airport and Airway Development Act, affords Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) full opportunity to submit an indication of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm on the ground of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin in a contract award.
 
Questions regarding this project should be addressed to Serena Bruce via telephone at (985) 632-1108 or via email at [email protected].  Firms wishing to apply must submit a fully completed SF 330.  Failure to provide all information requested may result in the submission being considered non-responsive and the firm will not be given a total score in the evaluation process.
 
Chett C. Chiasson, Executive Director
Greater Lafourche Port Commission
 
Newspaper and Dates:
Daily Comet and The Baton Rouge Advocate:  August 27, September 3, September 10, 2024