The Rapid City Regional Airport Board is issuing an RFQ to provide the opportunity for all interested and qualified Consultants to submit a Statement of Qualifications. The successful Consultant shall provide 1) project design services; 2) final project layout based on 2022 Master Plan 3) CIP and PFC assistance; 4) construction management services; 5) grant development/processing; and 6) post project as-built GIS updates. This document outlines the prerequisites, selection process and documentation necessary to submit a SOQ for the requested services. Please carefully read the entire package before submitting your SOQ. The Architectural, Engineering, Planning and Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects will be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Contract. It is the intent of the Board to utilize the 2014 edition of EJCDC® E-505, Agreement between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services, Task Order Edition incorporating FAA guidance from A/C 150/5100-14E Change 1 (current edition). It is the intent of the Rapid City Regional Airport Board to enter into a five-year base Contract, beginning January 1, 2026.
The proposed time schedule as related to this procurement is as follows:
August 8, 2025 RFQ Posted on Airport’s website
August 9 & 16, 2025 RFQ Advertised
August 29, 2025 Final Date for Written Questions
September 16, 2025 RFQ Submittals Due (2:00 PM MT)
September 22-October 3, 2025 Finalist Interviews (if needed)
October 14, 2025 Anticipated Selection Committee Recommendation
November 18, 2025 Anticipated Contract Execution
January 1, 2026 Start of Contract Date
Please read the information in this packet thoroughly. Consultants may be disqualified because they do not comply with all of the requirements of the Airport’s Request for Qualifications process. We want your SOQ to be evaluated on its merits, and not be deemed non-responsive
Sealed Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) will be accepted until 2:00 PM MT, September 15, 2025, by the Rapid City Regional Airport Board (Board), 4550 Terminal Road, Suite 102, Rapid City, SD 57703, to perform duties associated with Architectural, Engineering, Planning and Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects at the Rapid City Regional Airport in accordance with the conditions stated in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package.
RFQ documents may be obtained from Toni Broom, Deputy Airport Director for Finance & Administration, by email at toni.broom@rcgov.org. Sealed SOQs may be submitted to the above address and are to be marked: “Architectural, Engineering, Planning and Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects”.
The Rapid City Regional Airport, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex
Since the Rapid City Regional Airport is a nonhub primary airport, it is required to have a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the US Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26. All DBE firms and small businesses qualifying under this solicitation are encouraged to submit SOQs. Additional information on the DBE program is available upon request.
