RFPs, RFQs, Surveys & Notices

Current Proposals, Quotations , Bids in Progress or Notices 


REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AIRPORT ARCHITECTURAL, AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES

PROPOSED SCHEDULE

  • RFQ (this document) available August 15, 2025
  • Non-mandatory Pre-submittal Meeting; August 27, 2025 @ 1:00pm PST
  • Question Submittal Due, September 03, 2025
  • Due Date for Submittals, September 30, 2025
  • Interview Selected Firms, October 07, 2025
  • Selected Firm for Architectural and Engineering Services: Brandley Engineering, October 14, 2025
  • Award Approved by Watsonville City Council: October 28, 2025

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AIRPORT ENVIRONMENTAL, AND PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES

PROPOSED SCHEDULE

  • RFQ (this document) available August 15, 2025
  • Non-mandatory Pre-submittal Meeting, August 27, 2025
  • Question Submittal Due, September 03, 2025
  • Due Date for Submittals, September 30, 2025
  • Interview Selected Firms, October 07, 2025
  • Selected Firm for Environmental and Planning: Kimley-Horn, October 14, 2025
  • Award Approved by Watsonville City Council: TBD

Previous & Closed Request for Proposals, Quotations & Bid

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR LEASE OF THE RESTAURANT FACILITY AT 100 AVIATION WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA, 95076

PROPOSED SCHEDULE

  • RFP made available August 1, 2025 
  • Non-mandatory tour held Monday, August 18, 2025
  • Proposals received Friday, September 5, 2025
  • Proposal selected September 12, 2025. Negotiations with Woody's At The Airport to begin.
  • Approved negotiated lease by Watsonville City Council: TBD

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WATSONVILLE MUNIICAPL AIRPORT ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY Due April 4, 2025 

Fireworks America, Inc selected as only received submission

2025 KWVI Annual Airport Open House Pyro RFP

Watsonville Consultant - Professional Services

A D D E N D U M # 1 

TO ALL BIDDERS: The following items clarify or modify the Request for Proposal "SCOPE OF SERVICES", specifically. 

SCOPE OF SERVICES: The City anticipates that the successful contract shall include each of the following: A. The contractor shall be prepared to hold the display at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) on July 4, 2025, July 4, 2026, and July 4, 2027, or August 30, 2025, September 5, 2026, and September 4, 2027, at Municipal Airport, 100 Aviation Way.

Receipt of this Addendum shall be acknowledged by reference to the EXHIBIT B: Detailed Shell Count Sheet, by producing a count sheet for August 30, 2025. 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF A POTENTIAL UPDATE TO THE AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN AND ASSOCIATED UPDATE TO THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN AND CORRESPONDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Including Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) Due April 11, 2025

No awardee selected. 

Update to ALP and Airport Master Plan RFP

Ex "A" FAA letter regarding Rwy 9/27

Ex "B" 2023 Airport Layout Plan

Ex "C" 2023 Airport Master Plan & Addendum 2003 EIR

Ex "D" 2003 Watsonville Muni Airport Master Plan EIR

Ex "E" Airport Aviation Forecast

Ex "F" Consultant Contract - Professional Services

POSED QUESTION REGARDING 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF A POTENTIAL UPDATE TO THE AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN AND ASSOCIATED UPDATE TO THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN AND CORRESPONDING ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS TO ALL RFP responders:


The below listed questions were posed and answered on March 18, 2025. 

QUESTIONS:

The RFP requested the analysis of potential uses for the parcels in the airport planning section (Number 3 on page 3 of the RFP) but does not request potential environmental impact analysis from future uses under the CEQA & NEPA tasks. Should the approach and fee estimate include this in the project description to be analyzed?

Can staff resumes be included outside of the 20-page limit as an appendix?

Will the Table of Contents be included in the 20-page limit?

ANWSERS:

Potential uses for the parcels in the airport planning section is the only requirement.  There is no expectation or requirement for additional analysis. 

Staff resumes may be included outside of the twenty-page limit as an appendix.

The Table of Contents is included it the twenty-page limit. 


The below listed questions were posed and answered on March 13, 2025.   

QUESTIONS:

Will Federal funding be used for any of the projects listed in the RFP?  

Will reimbursement be sought from Federal funds for any of the projects listed in the RFP?   

If the answer is yes to either question, asking for cost breakdown by task (page 6, III. Proposal Requirements, items C and J) and as well as stating “The compensation for the selected consultant will be directly related to the cost proposal to prepare the required environmental documentation makes this RFP noncompliant with FAA qualification-based selection requirements.  According to FAA AC No: 150/5100-14E (Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects), Section 2.9.10  “The RFP shall not contain a request for any cost information, such as total cost, cost per hour, work hours, or other pricing data. Requests for cost or pricing information, prior to discussions with the best qualified firm, to define the scope of services is contrary to 49 USC § 47107 (a) (17) and 2 CFR § 200.320(d)."


ANWSERS:

Under Section II SCOPE OF WORK, Paragraph C DETAILED TASK DESCRIPTION, sub-paragraphs 1-9 represent the "projects listed". 

No Federal funding will be used for any of the projects listed in the RFP.

No reimbursement be sought from Federal funds for any of the projects listed in the RFP. 


ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. presented the lowest responsible bid approved by City Council approval March 25, 2025, Resolution 72-25

City of Watsonville, Watsonville Municipal Airport Fuel Dispenser Containment Airport-910-7855-14900 

A D D E N D U M # 2

City of Watsonville, Watsonville Municipal Airport Fuel Dispenser Containment Airport-910-7855-14900

TO ALL BIDDERS:

The following items clarify or modify the Contract Documents. Any cost adjustment resulting from this Addendum shall be included and accounted for in the amount of the Bid. 

Receipt of this Addendum shall be acknowledged by reference on the Bid Proposal Form.

RIF #1 – What is the Completion Time?

Answer: Project shall be completed within 30 working days.

RIF #2 – We are unable to print the plans to scale, please send them electronically so that we can print to scale. It is only able to be printed on 8 ½ x 11 paper.

Answer: Electronic copy was emailed to the requestor.

RIF #3 - Detail 9/SD-1 call for SS Base Plate. Can galvanized steel base plate be substituted? Answer: No, use stainless steel.

RFI #4 – Is stainless steel required for the steel frame and fuel vent hose holder?

Answer: Yes, the hose holders should be made from the same material as the stainless-steel frame.

RFI #5 – How are the fuel dispenser enclosures anchored? 

Answer: The stainless-steel frame’s bottom lip attached to the underground sump is anchored to the concrete, see Detail 7 and Detail 9 on Drawing No. SD-1. (See attached Detail 7) The enclosure is attached/anchored to the outside of the upper lip of the stainless-steel frame attached to the underground sump, see Detail 7 on Drawing No. SD-1 (See attached Detail 7) Can they be attached to the steel frame or should they be anchored to the concrete? Answer: The enclosure is attached/anchored to the outside of the upper lip of the stainless-steel frame attached to the underground sump, see detail 7 on Drawing No. SD-1. (See attached Detail 7)

RFI #6 – How are the requirements for the access panels on the containment enclosures? Answer - The access panel must be able to fully open to the left for usage and maintenance requirements. What kind of Lock?

Answer: A Lockable handle latch. Do they require windows or ventilation?

Answer: No windows or ventilation are required.

Bid Opening date remains the same: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

The location remains the same: Watsonville City Hall, 250 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076. The location will be in the Old City Hall Chambers

A D D E N D U M #. 1 

TO ALL BIDDERS: The following items clarify or modify the Contract Documents. 

Any cost adjustment resulting from this Addendum shall be included and accounted for in the amount of the Bid. 

Receipt of this Addendum shall be acknowledged by reference to the Bid Proposal Form. 1. 

Bid Opening Date Change – The bid opening date has been changed from Tuesday, December 3, 2024 @ 11:00 AM to Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 11:00 AM. 

The location remains the same: Watsonville City Hall, 250 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076. The location will be in the Old City Hall Chambers.

City of Watsonville County of Santa Cruz NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS For Watsonville Municipal Airport Fuel Dispenser Containment Project, Project No: Airport 910-7855-14900. 

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Officer of the City of Watsonville will receive sealed bids at City Hall, 250 Main Street, Watsonville, California 95076 for: 

Watsonville Municipal Airport Fuel Dispenser Containment Project Project No: Airport 910-7855-14900.

The project consists of reconstructing and reconfiguring the existing outdated kitchen and coffee corner facilities by upgrading the interior rough framing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and kitchen & coffee corner equipment. 

Other improvements consist of replacing the front entrance doors and windows with a new storefront with doors and windows. The Engineer's estimate: Two Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars, ($230,000). 

There will be a Pre-bid Meeting at the project site on November 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Attendees are to meet at the Watsonville Municipal Airport, located at 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. Bidders are to be licensed in accordance with the provisions of the California Contractors License Law, Chapter 9 of Division 3 of the State Business and Professions Code. 

In addition, bidder must have at the time the contract is awarded for this project, one of the following classification(s) of contractor’s license: Contractor’s license required: Class A Complete copies of the contract documents may be viewed and purchased from: Watsonville Blueprint, 757 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: (831) 728-7717 Online http://www.wbplan.com. 

Alternatively, project information (plans, specifications, addendums, plan holder list) is available at the City of Watsonville website: https://www.watsonville.gov/817/Bids-Proposals (click through to project) You may click through to an external site where all documents may be viewed and downloaded, at no cost, following free registration. This service is free to all registrants.


Request for Proposal Airport Economic Study via Cooperative Agreement between Hollister, Marina, Salinas and Watsonville Municipal Airports

 

Timeline

 

August 15, 2024 - Advertisement and Release of Proposal

 

August 29, 2024 - Interviews (if necessary)

 

October 1, 2024 - Deadline for Submission of Proposals

 

October 15, 2024 - Consultant Selected


Kimley Horn Consultants selected.

 

Commencement of Services - February 2025

 

Targeted Completion Date for the Study -September 2025


Pollution Control System - Wash Rack at the Watsonville Municipal Airport

Request for Bids (RFB)

June 25, 2024 - S&H Construction bid of $408,600 selected, subject to FAA Grant award.


¶Specialized Aviation Service Operator 

Request for Proposal (RFP)

  • Request for Proposal posted April 30, 2024
  • RFP available at Airport Administrative offices and online
  • Pre-Proposal meeting May 14, 2024; 1000 hours Airport Operations Center, 70 Aviation Way
  • Proposal responses/bids due: June 3, 2024, by 1700 hours.

June 18, 2024 - Joby Aviation Inc awarded Proposal

Leasehold negotiations concluded July 3, 2024

Leasehold at 170 Aviation Way Subject to City Council approval July 9, 2024


PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED:


 


FY 2022-2024 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) GOAL


 


January 2023


 

The City of Watsonville, CA and Watsonville Municipal Airport:

 

The City of Watsonville, CA as sponsor for the Watsonville Municipal Airport hereby announces a proposed overall DBE goal for its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. The proposed overall goal for FAA-AIP-funded projects in FY 2022 through FY 2024 is 1.41%. 

Project-specific information is located below:

Fiscal Year 2022: N/A No AIP Funded Project

Fiscal Year 2023: 1.97%

  • Zero Emission Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program: 0.00%
  • Upgrade Airfield Access Security & DBE/MBE Program and Goal Development; Program Update: 2.35%

Fiscal Year 2024: 0.59%

  • Environmental - Relocate Runway 27 Threshold and Reconfigure Apron Markings and Taxiway B & C to Meet Runway Visibility Zone Standards: 0.55%
  • Design South Tie-Downs: 0.71%

The City and Airport will receive and consider public comments on the proposed goal until 2 PM Pacific Standard Time on January 27, 2023.  Please email these comments to lspillers@dbeplans.com.

Furthermore, a teleconference will be held on January 27, 2023, from 2 PM to 3 PM Pacific Standard Time for the purpose of consulting with stakeholders to obtain information relevant to the goal-setting process.  If you would like to comment on the proposed DBE goal, please dial into the teleconference at (415) 464-6800 with conference code 2180581# or email lspillers@dbeplans.com.




Aviation Fuel Provider Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • Request for Proposal posted August 7, 2019
  • RFP available at Airport Administrative offices and online here
  • Pre-Proposal conference August 22, 2019; 1100 hours Airport Operations Center
  • Proposal responses/bids due: September 4, 2019
  • Proposed Award Date September 9, 2019
    • World Fuel Services selected fuel provider
  • Presented to City Council for approval on September 24, 2019


Runway 9/27 and Taxiways B and C Crack Repair and Slurry Seal



  • Request for Bids (RFB) posted April 8 2019
  • RFB available on eBid Board April 8, 2019
  • Airfield Site "Walk-about" pre-bid meeting 11:00am April 18, 2019
  • Bids opening May 7th, 250 Main Street at 1100 hrs. (Date changed per #3)
  • ADDENDUM #1 posted April 22, 2019
  • ADDENDUM #2 posted April 25, 2019
  • ADDENDUM #3 posted May 1, 2019
  • ADDENDUM #4 posted May 13, 2019 (Bid Opening date change)
Unfortunately, the City of Watsonville is forced to reject all bids opened on May 7, 2019 due to errors and irregularities in the bidding process. The bid award is contingent upon a grant offer from the FAA and the only qualifying bid exceeded available grant funds.

The project is will be re-advertised with a new bid date of May 30, 2019 at 11:00 am. New plans and specifications will be available on Friday May 10, 2019.  

Please see respective links for updated plans and specifications.
 We apologize for this inconvenience.
 
  • Selected Firm: Q& D Construction, Sparks, Nevada
  • Tabulated Bid results posted May 30, 2019
  • City Council Approves Bid Award June 28, 2019
Request for Qualifications: Airport Architectural, Engineering, Environmental and Planning Consultant Services

Request for Proposals: Airport Economic Impact Study for Watsonville and Salinas Municipal Airports 

 

  • Advertisement and Release of Proposal: February 19, 2019 
  • Deadline for Submission of Proposals:  March 19, 2019
  • Interviews (if necessary): March 26, 2019 
  • Contract awarded to Coffman Associates March 29, 2019
Runway 2/20 Crack Repair, Slurry Seal, Signage and Runway End Identifier Lights (REILs) Approach Path Indicator Request for Bids (RFB)
 
  • Request for Bids (RFB) posted April 7, 2018
  • RFB available oneBid Board April 7, 2018
  • Airfield Site "Walk-about" pre-bid meeting 11:00am April 19, 2018
  • Bids opened May 8th, 250 Main Street at 1100 hrs.
  • Bid  Slurry Seal  Results
  • Bid REILs & Signage Results
  • Winning Bidders 
  1. Q & D Constriction (Crack Repair & Seal) 
  2. Royal Electric (Signage & REILs)
Precision Approach Path Indicator Request for Bids (RFB)
  • Request for Bids (RFB) posted July 15, 2017
  • RFB available on BidBoard July 17, 2017
  • PAPI Site "Walk-about" pre-bid meeting 11:00am July 26, 2017
  • Bids opened August 9, 2017 and awarded to Velluntini Corporation dba Royal Electric Company.

20:1 Airspace Obstruction Mitigation Request for Proposal (RFP)


  • Request for Bids (RFB) posted July 20, 2016
  • RFB available at airport office July 20, 2016
  • Mitigation Site "Walk-about" survey by appointment only August 2, 3 or 4
  • Proposal responses/bids due: August 17, 2016, 11 a.m.
  • Bid Opening August 17, 2016 at 11a.m.
  • Awarded to Community Tree Service

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) ADDENDUM #2 posted February 22, 2019

Airport Restaurant Facility Request for Proposal (RFP)


  • Request for Proposal posted July 1, 2014
  • RFP provided after completed application and interview
  • Pre-Proposal interviews by invitation only; July 1, 2014 @ Airport Office
  • Proposal responses/bids due: July 21, 2014
  • No response/bid accepted as of July 24, 2014; RFP reissued August 13 to August 29, 2014.
  • RFP distribution closes August 29, 2014. Responses due September 15, 2014.
  • Awarded to Ella's Cafe LLC d/b/a/ "Ella's at the Airport"
  • Approved by City Council October 28, 2014

Aviation Fuel Provider Request for Proposal (RFP)


  • Request for Proposal posted June 16, 2014
  • RFP available at Airport Administrative offices
  • Pre-Proposal conference July 1, 2014; 1100 hours@ Airport Office
  • Proposal responses/bids due: August 4, 2014
  • Awarded to World Fuel Services
  • Approved by City Council September 23, 2014

Reconstruction of Taxiway "C" & General Aviation Apron
  • Invitation to Bid: Advertised June 15, 2013
  • Specifications and Plans are available here
  • Pre-Bid conference: June 26, 2013
  • Bid Opening: July 11, 2013
  • Awarded to: Granite Rock-Pavex Construction Division
  • Approved by City Council: July 27, 2013
Golf Driving Range Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • Request for Proposal (RFP) advertised April 18, 2013
  • RFP available April 22, 2013 at Airport Administrative offices
  • Awarded to: Pacific Golf Centers May 10, 2013
  • Approved by City Council: July 2, 2013
Reconstruction of Taxiway "C" & General Aviation Apron
  • Invitation to Bid advertised May 3, 2012
  • Bids submitted opened June 13, 2012
  • No Bid awarded
Airport Restaurant Facility
  • RFP opened: September 30, 2011
  • RFP closed: October 21, 2011
  • Awarded to: Props Restaurant and Lounge
  • Approved by City Council: February 14, 2012

Current Surveys

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Recent Survey Results

November 2024 High Octane Unleaded Fuel Survey

May 2021 UL94 Unleaded Fuel Survey

February 2021 UL94 Unleaded Fuel Survey

January 2014 Second Saturday Satisfaction Survey