PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: October 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: Innovation
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a five-year service contract for aircraft landing fee collection and billing services for the Department of Aviation – Vector Airport Systems, LLC, most advantageous proposer of two – Estimated Annual Gross Revenue: Aviation Fund $9,776,565.00 (This item was deferred on August 25, 2026)
*In alignment with Dallas Love Field Master Plan.
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BACKGROUND
This service contract will provide for aircraft landing fee collection and billing services for the Department of Aviation. This contract will provide a full-service billing solution for the collection and remittance of domestic and international flight fees from aircraft owners/operators at Dallas Love Field (DAL).
Billing services will include:
Aircraft identification
Billing solution maintenance
Compliance with any new state or federal requirements
Patches
Technical and customer service support
Updates
The data delivered will enable airport staff to positively identify all aircraft operating at DAL regardless of time of day or weather conditions. Incoming data will include an image of the aircraft that shows its tail number for quick and easy identification at DAL to invoice and collect fees from aircraft operators.
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 Aviation (1)
Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preference.
The committee selected the successful respondent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
Experience and qualifications 40 points
Approach 30 points
Cost and timeframe 30 points
As part ...
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