Airport Safety and Compliance Consulting and Support Services

Overview

Transportation, Fleet & Logistics

San Francisco, California, United StatesPosted 2 months agoDeadline: April 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

San Francisco seeks a consulting firm to provide airport safety and compliance support, including assessments, strategic planning, and operational evaluations over a five-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Prime Proposer must have completed at least two projects within the last five years, providing consulting services and support for FAA Compliance programs with similar scopes at two U.S. large hub or medium hub airports. This cannot be fulfilled by a subcontractor.
Completion of an assessment and update of an Airport Certification Manual (ACM) for a U.S. large hub or medium hub airport within the last ten years.
Completion of an assessment and update of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) for a U.S. large hub or medium hub airport within the last ten years.
Completion of an on-site assessment of an airport sign and lighting management system, including compliance evaluation with 14 CFR § 139, for a U.S. large hub or medium hub airport within the last ten years.
Completion of an on-site assessment of an airfield markings management system, including compliance evaluation with 14 CFR § 139, for a U.S. large hub or medium hub airport within the last ten years.
Completion of an on-site assessment of an airfield pavement management system, including compliance evaluation with 14 CFR § 139, for a U.S. large hub or medium hub airport within the last ten years.
Completion of an on-site assessment, including a report and recommendations, of an airport SMS for a U.S. large hub or medium hub airport within the last five years.
Completion of an assessment, including a report and recommendations, of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) system for a U.S. large hub or medium hub airport within the last ten years.

BUDGET

Estimate

$5,000,000 – $20,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Request for Proposals Issuance: March 4th, 2026

RSVP for Pre-Proposal Conference: March 10th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: March 11th, 2026, 2:00 pm Pacific Time

Deadline for Questions: March 18th, 2026, 3:00 pm Pacific Time

Deadline to Submit Proposals: April 15th, 2026, 3:00 pm Pacific Time

Period for Protesting Notice of Intent to Award: Within three (3) business days of the City's issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award.

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 18th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City and County of San Francisco

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in San Francisco, California seeks a vendor to provide consulting and support services focused on airport safety and compliance. Services will include assessments, consulting, and compliance assistance such as reviewing airport programs, supporting planning and research, assisting with program or system development, evaluating new technologies, and conducting safety surveys and operational evaluations.

The selected vendor will deliver assessment reports and presentations outlining findings and recommendations. Additionally, a strategic plan for implementation must be included, noting the timeline, anticipated costs, and potential challenges. Responsibilities encompass all facilitation activities, including meeting coordination, documentation, analysis, and preparation of required reports. The scope also includes airport operations assessments, project support, and airfield management assessment.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2026, and questions must be submitted by March 18, 2026. The contract will span a five-year period.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.