STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 28, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a five-year service price agreement for airport financial and management consulting services for the Department of Aviation - Unison Consulting, Inc., only proposer - Estimated amount of $363,724 - Financing: Aviation Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will provide for airport financial and related management consulting services for the Department of Aviation. The recommended vendor will conduct a comprehensive review of all current contractual agreements at Dallas Love Field, Dallas Executive Airport, and the Dallas Heliport, including concessions, long-term leases, and month-to-month leases. To ensure the annual rates and charges are competitive, the vendor will conduct a survey of comparable airports and benchmarking to include airports that serve the same customers, or which are similar operationally. Additionally, the vendor will review reserve funding policies/strategies at other airports and coordinate efforts with the Federal Aviation Administration grant and Passenger Facility Charge application process.
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Budget and Management Services (1)
* City Controller's Office (1)
* Department of Aviat...
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