Title
Contract Extension for Airport Taxicab Services Contracts at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance S-50695)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to current airport taxicab services contracts: Contract 146807 with AAA Cab Service, Inc., Contract 146805 with Mayflower Cab Company, LLC, and Contract 146806 with VIP Taxi, LLC, to extend terms for up to two years to provide continuous, on-demand taxi services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Aviation Department at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport contracts with taxicab service providers to ensure on-demand transportation is available for travelers at all times.
Extending these contracts will allow the contractors adequate time to recover unexpected revenue loss during the pandemic and address increased operating expenses and investment costs of fleet vehicles purchased to support the contracts with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Contract Term
The current six-year contract terms expire on April 30, 2024. Upon approval, the contracts will be extended for up to two years, through April 30, 2026.
Financial Impact
The Aviation Department receives revenue through trip fees as specified in the Phoenix City Code.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Contracts were originally approved by City Council on Dec. 13, 2017.
The Planning and Development Subcommittee of the Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board recommended approval of this item on Jan. 2, 2024, by a vote of 3-0;
The Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board recommended approval of this item on Jan. 18, 2024, by a vote of 6-0; and
The Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee recommended approval of this item on Feb. 21, 2024, by a vote of 4-0.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 2485 E. Buckeye Road
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.