LEGAL NOTICE:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NUMBER 2021-001-SGF

The City of Springfield, on behalf of the Springfield-Branson National Airport, will accept electronically submitted statement of qualifications through its’ e-bidding service provider, DemandStar, from qualified persons or firms interested in providing the following: Architectural Services for the Design of the Remodel and Expansion of the General Aviation (GA) Terminal at the Springfield-Branson National Airport

VENDOR NOTE 1: To register with DemandStar go to: https://www.demandstar.com/registration

VENDOR NOTE 2: For information on how to navigate DemandStar go to: https://network.demandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DemandStar-2020-Users-Guide_.pdf

VENDOR NOTE 3: If you have issues registering or uploading a submittal, please contact DemandStar toll free at (866) 273-1863. DemandStar office hours are 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday.  You can also contact the Division of Purchases at (417) 864-1620 or the Buyer stated on the Title-Signature Page of this solicitation document between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday.

It is strongly recommended that vendors register with DemandStar as soon as possible to ensure your ability to provide a response to this solicitation by the due date and time. If you have any issues with DemandStar setup or navigation call (206) 940-0305.

Submittals must be received must be received electronically in the City’s e-bidding service provider DemandStar by 3:00 P.M., Central Time, on THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021.  Until further notice due to the current Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic and in accordance with social distancing recommendations by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the name of respondents will be read aloud publicly at the specified submittal closing date and time via teleconference. To participate dial (605) 313-5650, then enter access code 651222 .

The City is committed to providing opportunities to DBE, MBE, and WBE’s and encourages such business enterprises to submit a response to this solicitation.

RFQu documents and any addendums are available by accessing the City’ e-bidding service provider DemandStar at https://www.demandstar.com/supplier/bids/agency_inc/bid_list.asp?f=search&mi=548029.

A pre-submittal conference will be held on TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021, at 1:30 P.M., Central Time.  Until further notice due to the current Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic and in accordance with social distancing recommendations by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the pre-submittal conference shall be conducted via videoconference through Zoom.  To participate, email the Buyer, Denise Neuleib, at for the link and password.  The Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory; however, attendance is strongly advised.

Individual site tours will be held on Tuesday, April 6 through Friday, April 9, 2021.  To schedule a site tour, please email Dave Schaumburg, A.A.E., Assistant Director of Aviation, at .  All interested respondents are encouraged to schedule a site tour.

For any contract for services greater than $5,000, the successful Respondent shall comply with § 285.530, RSMo, as amended, and (1) provide by sworn affidavit affirmation that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien and (2) provide documentation affirming its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with this contract.  The required documentation affirming enrollment must be from the federal work authorization program provider. Letter from respondent reciting compliance is not sufficient. The signed and notarized Work Authorization Affidavit and the electronic signature page from the E-Verify program shall be provided prior to the issuance of a contract.