Title
Request to Issue Request for Proposals for Designated Aviation Channeling Services
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for designated aviation channeling (DAC) services for airport credentialing of badge holders.
Report
Summary
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Airport) is required under Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 1542 and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Directive 1542-04-08N to conduct background checks on all Airport workers before issuing a badge for unescorted access authority to restricted areas at the Airport. The TSA requires that airports use a TSA-certified and approved DAC service providers when submitting these background checks. The current contract will expire Dec. 31, 2019 and contains no additional options to extend the term.
The DAC service provider (1) receives, validates, and aggregates biographic and biometric data from the Airport and then transmits the data to the TSA for airport worker screening, (2) fully automates the transmission of the biographic and biometric data from the Airport to the TSA and from TSA to the Airport, (3) provides a web-based portal for the Airport to obtain transmitted airport worker screening information, and (4) integrates with the Airport’s identity management system and existing fingerprint equipment.
Procurement Information
Responsive proposers will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Method of Approach.
- Pricing.
- Qualifications and Experience.
- Customer Service and Ongoing Support.
Contract Term
The initial contract term is one year and will begin on or about Jan. 1, 2020. The contract will include four one-year options to extend the term that may be exercised at the discretion of the Aviation Director.
Financial Impact
The estimated annual contract cost will not exceed $300,000. The five-year aggregate cost will not exceed $1.5 million. Funds are available in the Aviation Department budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval at the Aviation and Transportation Subcommittee meeting on March 26, 2019, by a vote of 3-0.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation Department.