AdvertisingForm.25162.docx

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Santa Fe's Central Purchasing Division and Santa Fe Regional Airport, solicitation number 25162 for commercial airline passenger service. The RFP seeks a qualified commercial air carrier to provide nonstop scheduled service connecting Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) with one or more major Southern California airports, including LAX, BUR, ONT, SNA, and SAN. The service requirements include a minimum of two round trips per day, five days per week, utilizing regional jet aircraft with 50-100 passenger seating capacity. Proposals are due electronically by June 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM MST/MDT, with an anticipated contract award date of July 23, 2025. The contract has a minimum duration of 12 months and is expected to commence within 120 days of award, with an option to extend for up to four additional years.

The procurement is partially funded by the New Mexico Rural Air Service Enhancement (RASE) Grant, with primary objectives of enhancing regional air connectivity, supporting economic development, and improving travel options for Northern New Mexico residents and visitors. Financial support for the selected carrier may include minimum revenue guarantees, marketing support, airport fee waivers, and operational incentives. The evaluation will use a best value approach, considering the carrier's scope of expertise, value-added propositions, and overall capability to meet service requirements. The successful vendor will be required to provide regular performance reporting on load factors, on-time performance, and passenger counts, and must comply with Equal Opportunity Employment regulations. Vendors must register in the city's "Vendor Self Service" system to access bid documents and can direct questions to purchasing_rfp@santafenm.gov.