The West Michigan Regional Airport Authority (WMAA) intends to select a consultant to assist in airport development projects. Interested consulting firms are requested to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in triplicate to the West Michigan Airport Authority, Attn. Airport Manager, 60 Geurink Blvd., Holland, MI 49423 no later than April 21, 2025, by 5:00 pm (1700) EDT. The SOQ should demonstrate the consultant’s interest in providing airport planning, architectural/engineering design, and construction administration services focused on WMAA’s current Five-Year Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP). Services will include general consulting and advisement on airport development issues including assistance with the following projects:
- Rehabilitate Taxiway-A-Design (2026)
- Install Rway Vert/Visual Guide System-Runway 8-26
PAPis-Design (2026) - Install Rway Vert/Visual Guide System-Runway 8-26
PAPis-Construction (2027) - Reconstruct Apron-West Overflow Apron-Design (2028)
- Rehabilitate Taxiway-A-Construction (2028)
- Reconstruct Apron-West Overflow Apron-Construction (2029)
- Extend Taxiway (Capacity) – South Taxiway-Design (2030)
- Extend Taxiway (Capacity) – South Taxiway-Construction (2031)
From time-to-time projects develop as a result of airport inspections, letters of correction and/or emergency circumstances. The selected consultant may be asked to perform said additional work as part of this procurement action.
This is a Quality Based Selection process, and services for each project will be negotiated independently. SOQ submittals shall exclude fees or costs. Not all of the services or development items listed in this advertisement may be contracted nor eventually required. The Sponsor reserves the right to initiate additional procurement action for any services included in this procurement, but not under contract.
Firms will be ranked in areas such as: familiarity and understanding of airport needs; corporate history and background in aviation consulting; demonstrated experience with similar projects; key personnel professional qualifications; firm’s ability to provide contact person with demonstrated aviation experience and overall project coordination; knowledge/familiarity with FAA and State regulations, policies and procedures; and success of recent projects. Awards or special recognition achieved by the firm should be highlighted.
Firms should demonstrate their reputation with other airports, by providing at least three airport references within the State of Michigan. Additional information may be requested from the top selected firm or firms. Interviews may be conducted at the discretion of the Sponsor.
Projects are anticipated to be initiated between 2026-2031 (5-year period). Projects are expected to be completed over several years and funded in full or in part with funds and/or multiple grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, State of Michigan, and/or local sources. The selected firm will be subject to all state and federal requirements.
Questions may be directed to: Airport Authority Interim Manager James Storey, (P) 616-848-9767; j.storey@wmraa.org.
