DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Noel T. Jones
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Professional Services Agreement with Seabury Airline Planning Group
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance authorizes a professional service agreement with Seabury Airline Planning Group LLC (Seabury) in an amount not-to-exceed $650,000.00 for consultant services to provide domestic and international air service development services for the San Antonio International Airport for a three-year term with two, one-year renewal options. The Aviation Department has budgeted $130,000.00 for FY 2017 and will budget $130,000.00 for each subsequent fiscal year including any renewals.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
One of the key charges made to the Aviation Director is to provide expanded air service. Obtaining new service from carriers requires industry expertise and data analysis best provided through a consultant. Attracting new routes or airlines, or expanding current service, is often a multi-year effort of meetings and presentations by the airport to provide the airline with the case for coming to an airport. This professionally qualified firm will provide domestic and international Air Service Development and Airline Analysis services for the San Antonio International Airport and assist the Air Service Administrator in preparing for meetings and conferences with airlines.
In February 2016, City Council authorized a short-term professional services agreement with Seabury for the development of a five-year Air Service Strategic Plan for attracting and securing new domestic and international service. The Air Service Strategic Plan was a first for San Antonio International Airport.
With the strategic plan complete and the current contract with InterVISTAS expiring on September 30, 2016, the Aviation Department is seeking a new contract for air service consultant services that will assist the Aviation Department and stakeholders with the technical expertise and the implementat...
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