NIGP 90531: Concessions, Airport: Art Gallery

NIGP 90531 Concessions, Airport: Art Gallery is an Item code covering airport terminal advertising concessions and related display operations that state and local airport authorities solicit to generate non-aeronautical revenue. Recent opportunities show cities procuring comprehensive advertising programs featuring digital and traditional display networks throughout renovated terminal buildings, with contractors responsible for development, financing, installation, ongoing management, and revenue-sharing arrangements. Issuing bodies include municipal airport authorities operating under city procurement authority; the City of Lubbock, Texas is a standout recent buyer. Scope extends to experienced operators capable of designing display layouts, securing necessary FAA and TSA compliance, managing contractor relationships, marketing the concession, and guaranteeing revenue performance over multi-year terms.

The City of Lubbock is pursuing a ten-year Airport Terminal Advertising Concessions contract under RFP 26-19432-KM, with proposals due March 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for February 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport served 535,650 passengers through November 2025 across three domestic carriers; historical annual advertising receipts ranged from $174,211 to $278,376. The City weights Business Proposal and revenue potential at 40 points, with Experience and Qualifications (20 points), Capital Investment in development and mid-term refurbishment (20 points), and Management Plan and Marketing Strategy (20 points) as secondary criteria. Respondents must demonstrate prior experience managing advertising at similarly-sized airports within three years, documented revenue generation capability, and sufficient financial resources; Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits are required. Proposals are submitted electronically through Bonfire or in hard copy to Marta Alvarez, Director of Purchasing and Contract Management.