DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Noel T. Jones
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Briefing and possible action on the Gas Station Concession Agreement for the San Antonio International Airport
SUMMARY:
The Aviation Department will brief the Economic and Human Development Committee on the lease and concession agreement with Northwest Petroleum for a gas station, convenience store and fast food restaurant at the San Antonio International Airport to be located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Airport Blvd and Loop 410. As a concessionaire, Northwest Petroleum will design and construct the building and the project is expected to take 18 months once construction begins.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Improving the customer experience for passengers at the San Antonio International Airport is one of the Airport's top priorities. Staff has received passenger concerns related to difficulty locating a gas station to refuel their rental vehicle before returning to the rental car company. The Aviation Department has identified property that could be developed as a gas station for both passengers and the general public. In addition to providing increased service, the Airport will also receive non-airline revenue that will assist in keeping costs lower for airlines operating at the airport.
In November 2013, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was released to select a qualified respondent to provide complete development, financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a gas station concession on up to 4.67 acres at the northeast corner of Loop 410 and Airport Boulevard. The selection committee utilized a consensus scoring method to evaluate the proposal based on the published criteria that included: experience; background and qualifications in providing retail fueling service; consideration of the proposed plan for site plan; design and operation of a gas station concession; proposed minimum annual g...
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