The City of Staples, Minnesota seeks Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for an engineering consultant firm to oversee capital improvements at the Staples Municipal Airport (SAZ) for a five-year contract period beginning March 1, 2025. As well as providing engineering services for specific capital project relating to airport maintenance, enhancement and long-term development, the consultant as part of a general range of duties, will also serve as a link and facilitator between the City of Staples and such agencies as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) Office of Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The consultant also should expect to work with the City on matters relating to airport-related planning and zoning, legislative and Congressional activities affecting airports, and other advisory activities as needed.