Title
Airport FAA Consultant Contract Solicitation Request to Issue
Description
This report requests that the Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to authorize the Aviation Department to issue a Request for Proposals to contract with an Airport FAA Consultant to meet Federal compliance requirements for monitoring of disadvantaged business enterprises. The total amount will not exceed $560,000 for the five-year term.
THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION.
Report
Summary
As a large hub primary airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is required to have a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs. As a condition of eligibility for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) financial assistance, the City of Phoenix (City) is required to submit its DBE and ACDBE programs and overall goals to the FAA. In addition, the City must conduct regular compliance reviews to ensure airport businesses meet Federal compliance requirements.
The Equal Opportunity Department (EOD) seeks to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a qualified vendor to provide Airport FAA Consultant Services. The Successful Proposer will perform services for the City's DBE and ACDBE, and other programs on an as-needed basis.
Procurement Information
On behalf of the EOD, the Aviation Department will conduct an RFP process to select a qualified Proposer that provides the best value to the City.
Responsive and Responsible Proposers will:
- Submit a proposal to address the Airport’s DBE and ACDBE consulting needs;
- Offer evidence of at least three years of experience in last five providing DBE and ACDBE consulting services;
- Demonstrate experience working with the United States Department of Transportation; and
- Offer evidence of experience working with DBE, ACDBE, and Small Business Enterprise Disparity studies.
Responsive and Responsible Proposers will be evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria:
- Method of Approach to demonstrate the Proposer’s ability to accomplish the project objectives;
- Qualifications and Experience of ownership/management team; and
- Fee Schedule for primary and principal consultants, subcontract reviews, summary reports, and certification processing.
Contract Term
The contract term will be five years with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The total amount will not exceed $560,000 for the five-year aggregate contract term.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board recommended this item for approval on Nov. 18, 2021, by a vote of 7-0.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua and Inger Erickson, and the Aviation and Equal Opportunity departments.