Bartow Municipal Airport Development Authority - Industrial Park Revitalization Plan RFQ - 2026
Bartow Executive AirportAirport Authority · Bartow, FL- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Duration
- 18 months
- Primary contact
- Terry Beacham
The 30-second brief
The Bartow Municipal Airport Development Authority is seeking statements of qualifications from Florida-authorized professional engineering firms and multidisciplinary teams to prepare an Industrial Park Revitalization Plan. The planning effort guides the redevelopment of an approximately 252-acre existing Industrial Park and 1,079 acres of undeveloped land, totaling approximately 1,331 acres in Polk County, Florida. The project focuses on infrastructure assessment, flood resilience, stormwater management, GIS mapping, parcelization, land use optimization, market and economic analysis, and an industrial business recruitment strategy. Funded in part through an EDA grant, the project has an 18-month framework and requires no cost proposal at the qualifications stage. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Final Industrial Park Revitalization Plan, GIS-Based Parcel and Infrastructure Maps, Stormwater Management and Flood Mitigation Concept Plan, Parcelization and Land Optimization Strategy, Industrial Business Recruitment and Investment Strategy
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Summary
The Bartow Municipal Airport Development Authority is seeking statements of qualifications from Florida-authorized professional engineering firms and multidisciplinary teams to prepare an Industrial Park Revitalization Plan.
The planning effort guides the redevelopment of an approximately 252-acre existing Industrial Park and 1,079 acres of undeveloped land, totaling approximately 1,331 acres in Polk County, Florida. The project focuses on infrastructure assessment, flood resilience, stormwater management, GIS mapping, parcelization, land use optimization, market and economic analysis, and an industrial business recruitment strategy. Funded in part through an EDA grant, the project has an 18-month framework and requires no cost proposal at the qualifications stage. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Qualifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Final Industrial Park Revitalization Plan
- GIS-Based Parcel and Infrastructure Maps
- Stormwater Management and Flood Mitigation Concept Plan
- Parcelization and Land Optimization Strategy
- Industrial Business Recruitment and Investment Strategy
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Cover Letter
- Project Understanding
- Technical Approach and Methodology
- Project Team
- Relevant Experience and Performance
- Schedule
- References
- Required Certifications and Disclosures
- Submit to
- 5993 Airport Blvd., Bartow, Florida 33830
- Scope location
- Bartow, Florida
- Projected sq ft
- 1,331 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Bartow Municipal Airport Development Authority
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Bartow Executive Airport?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 5993 Airport Blvd., Bartow, Florida 33830. For questions, contact Terry Beacham.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Bartow Executive Airport in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Terry Beacham. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Final Industrial Park Revitalization Plan, GIS-Based Parcel and Infrastructure Maps, Stormwater Management and Flood Mitigation Concept Plan, Parcelization and Land Optimization Strategy, Industrial Business Recruitment and Investment Strategy. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bartow Executive Airport?
All active and historical solicitations from Bartow Executive Airport are tracked and searchable. As a airport authority agency, Bartow Executive Airport regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 18 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter, Project Understanding, Technical Approach and Methodology, Project Team, Relevant Experience and Performance, Schedule, References, Required Certifications and Disclosures. Review the full document from Bartow Executive Airport for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bartow, Florida. The total projected area is 1331 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.