Title
Air Service Consulting Services - Request to Issue a Request for Proposals
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals for Air Service Consulting Services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Report
Summary
In order to maintain strong international and domestic air service, and to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, the Aviation Department requires experienced air service development firms to assist with the implementation of its air service strategy. Such firms provide detailed route, airline, and market data; analysis and recommendations; industry intelligence; airline meeting facilitations scenario assessments; and support with local, state and federal issues relating to air service.
Contract Term
The contract is expected to begin on our about Aug. 10, 2022 for an initial three-year term, with two one-year options to extend for a five-year aggregate contract term.
Financial Impact
The contract value is not expected to exceed $2 million for the five-year aggregate contract term.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's Operating budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board recommended approval on Oct. 21, 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 Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.