DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Russell J. Handy
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Authorization of an Agreement for Parking Consultant Services at the San Antonio International Airport
SUMMARY:
Ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement with Steer, Davies & Gleave, Inc. (Steer) for parking consulting services at the San Antonio International Airport. The contract value is in an amount not to exceed $378,590.00 and will be funded from the Aviation Department Operating and Maintenance Fund. The initial term of the agreement is three years with the option to extend for two, one-year periods.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
For several decades, the methods passengers used to travel to airports were static and limited to parking, public transportation or ground transportation options such as taxis, shuttles and buses. Revenues for airports from parking services usually were identified as the largest source of non-airline revenues. However, with the rapid rise and popularity of ride-share firms and the introduction of new and evolving disruptive transportation options as well as the customer's expectations for more options and services, the Aviation Department requires a firm with extensive background in evaluating and recommending the parking and ground transportation options at the San Antonio International Airport. The firm will review existing parking and ground transportation options and provide technical assistance for an upcoming Parking and Ground Transportation Operator solicitation.
The scope of services needed by the Aviation Department includes:
* Reviewing the existing assessment(s) of current parking and ground transportation operations and provide recommendations to include (but not limited to) the following areas:
o Pricing and performance including the development of a pricing analysis model with the ability to test potential new pricing strategies
o Technology and Capabilities including online booking sys...
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