Mr. Jenkins said, “It’s time that the Westchester County Airport reflects the high quality and character of the community it serves. When flying out of HPN, we want our passengers to be safe, and we also want them to be able to sit down, wait for their flight, and enjoy simple things like a cup of coffee—at this moment, that isn’t possible. This planning effort represents an important first step toward changing that.”

A Pre-Qualification Board met in August, followed by a Professional Selection Board in September, approving the 11 firms to participate in the RFP process. Prior to those meetings, the county’s Department of Public Works and Transportation conducted national research to identify firms with strong expertise in terminal concept planning and design.

“This project will help ensure the airport keeps pace with demand, improves the travel experience, and continues to be an economic driver for Westchester County,” Mr. Jenkins added.

The 11 pre-qualified firms that were sent the RFP were:

AECOM USA, Inc. (New York, NY)
Arup US, Inc. (New York, NY)
Burns & McDonnell EGS, PC (Kansas City, MO)
DACK Consulting Solutions Inc. (White Plains, NY; WBE)
Dattner Architects D.P.C. (New York, NY; WBE)
Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning, PC (New York, NY)
HNTB (New York, NY)
Parsons Corporation (New York, NY)
Perkins Eastman (New York, NY)
T.Y. Lin International, Engineering & Architecture, PC (New York, NY)
WSP USA, Inc. (Valhalla, NY)

The RFP calls for a comprehensive feasibility study that will produce distinct terminal modernization concepts that must include:

• Maintaining the existing terminal footprint, while allowing full reimagination of the current 96,000 sq. ft., three-level structure and its 700-linear-foot frontage.

• Utilizing adjacent areas that may be repurposed, such as frontage roadways, loading dock areas, and rental car quick-turn and ready lots.

• Throughout the RFP process and future phases, the county will uphold all Terminal Use Regulations governing airport operations, including the 240-passenger-per-half-hour rule.

Following review of submissions, the Selection Committee will make a recommendation to the County Executive for final approval. The county will also brief the Airport Advisory Board at its upcoming meeting on Oct. 15 to provide an overview of the RFP scope and project timeline.