Title
Airport Consulting Services Contract Award - AVN RFP 18-038 (Ordinance S-45077)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with LeighFisher, Inc. (LeighFisher) to provide financial and business consulting services to the Aviation Department in an amount not to exceed $8.5 million for the five-year aggregate contract term. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
On June 6, 2018, the Phoenix City Council authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Airport Consulting Services. The awarded vendor will provide financial and business consulting services for the Aviation Department, including bond feasibility analyses, passenger forecasts, financial modeling, assistance with passenger facility charge applications and amendments, and support of the airline rates and charges program. The financial and business consulting services are crucial to the Aviation Department's ability to issue bonds, provide for the capital improvement program, and pursue its business objectives.
Procurement Information
Request for Proposal (RFP) AVN RFP 18-038 Airport Consulting Services was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. One proposal was received from LeighFisher, Inc. on July 13, 2018.
The proposal was evaluated and scored by a three-member evaluation committee based on the following criteria (total point range 0 - 1,000):
- Qualifications and Experience of Proposer (0-350 points).
- Qualifications and Experience of Key Team Members (0-300 points).
- Approach to Scope of Services (0-250 points).
- Fee Schedule (0-100 points).
The proposal and its score is as follows:
LeighFisher: 920 points
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about Nov. 1, 2018, for a five-year aggregate term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The contract will not exceed $8.5 million for the five-year aggregate term. Funds are available in the Aviation Department budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Sept. 6, 2018, the Business and Development Subcommittee (BDSC) of the Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board (PAAB) recommended approval of contract award to LeighFisher to the PAAB.
On Sept. 20, 2018, the PAAB recommended approval of contract award to LeighFisher to the Aviation and Transportation Subcommittee.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation Department.