The City of Springfield, Ohio is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive planning study for the Ohio Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Infrastructure Planning Project centered on Springfield‑Beckley Municipal Airport. The effort is federally funded by NIST and must produce a detailed baseline assessment, stakeholder engagement, technology-neutral scenario analysis, cost estimates, and a phased implementation roadmap for AAM operations, utilities, and digital infrastructure.
• Deliver a Project Work Plan, baseline conditions summary, and AAM readiness assessment covering air‑space, safety, security, utility capacity, and digital tools.
• Develop technology‑neutral concepts, scenario alternatives, and cost/funding recommendations for vertiports, electric‑charging, remote‑tower, and related infrastructure.
• Produce interim and final reports, executive summaries, and grant‑compliant documentation within the performance period (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027).
• Required qualifications include experience with airport/AAM planning, federal grant compliance, stakeholder coordination, and professional‑services delivery.