City of El Paso de Robles Spaceport Consultant Services RFP 2026 - Paso Robles Municipal Airport
City of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)City · Paso Robles, CA- Due
- Aug 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Melissa Green
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Summary
The City of Paso Robles is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide spaceport licensing consulting services for the Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB).
The primary objective is to obtain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 420 Launch Site Operator License (LSOL) to designate PRB as a licensed horizontal launch spaceport. The City has already completed the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) Pre-Application process and received conditional approval for portions of the application. The consultant will assist in finalizing the Part 420 license application under Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 14. Proposals were due by August 4, 2026, and the project is currently listed as under evaluation.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- RFP - Spaceport Consulting Services Paso Robles Municipal Airport
- Questions & Responses_RFP Spaceport Consultant Services RFP
- Pre-Proposal Meeting Summary with Q&A
- Submit to
- San Luis Obispo County
- Scope location
- Paso Robles, CA
- Reported agency
- City of El Paso de Robles
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: San Luis Obispo County. For questions, contact Melissa Green.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) in CA, 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 RFP 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 Melissa Green. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: RFP - Spaceport Consulting Services Paso Robles Municipal Airport, Questions & Responses_RFP Spaceport Consultant Services RFP, Pre-Proposal Meeting Summary with Q&A. Review the full document from City of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Paso Robles, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.