Title
Taxicab Services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - RCS 26-0200 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53291) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with VIP Taxi Airport LLC to provide taxicab services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all payments and revenues for purposes of this item. The City Controller is authorized to disburse all funds related to this item. The taxi program is anticipated to generate $715,000 per year over the six-year aggregate term, which will result in approximately $5 million in revenue to the City.
Report
Summary
The Aviation Department issued Revenue Contract Solicitation (RCS) 25-0612 for Taxicab Services at PHX in June 2025 with the intent to award four contracts. Only two contracts were awarded, which did not provide the desired number of vehicles to meet customer demand. The Aviation Department then issued RCS 26-0200 for additional taxicab services at PHX; one responsive proposal was received that offered an additional 35-vehicle fleet. The goal of the contract is to maintain a high level of reliable, on-demand taxicab availability at PHX terminals to meet passenger demands.
Procurement Information
A Revenue Contract Solicitation (RCS) procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. Five proposers submitted responses and the following proposal was evaluated after being deemed to be responsive and responsible:
The evaluation panel recommendation was reached by consensus in consideration of published selection criteria with a maximum total points of 1,000:
- Business and Operations Plan (0-300 points)
- Qualifications and Experience of the Respondent (0-200 points)
- Qualifications and Experience of the General Manager (0-200 points)
- Customer Service Plan (0-150 points)
- Driver/Operator Plan (0-150 points)
The following proposer was selected for award:
Public Outreach
This RCS opportunity was advertised in five regional and national publications, including the Airport Council International North America, the American Association of Airport Executives, and the FAA DBE Connect.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about January 1, 2027, for an initial four-year term, with one two-year option to extend the term at the sole discretion of the Aviation Director for an aggregate six-year contract term.
Financial Impact
The contractor will pay trip fees per the contract over the aggregate six-year term, which will result in approximately $5 million in revenue to the City for the entire program.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board Business and Development Subcommittee:
• Recommended approval of this item on October 1, 2026, by a vote of 3-0
The Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board:
• Recommended approval of this item on October 15, 2026, by a vote of 6-0.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee:
• Recommended approval of this item on October 21, 2026, by a vote of 4-0.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 2485 E. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, Arizona.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Frank McCune and the Aviation Department.