Attachment_A.pdf

Attachment A is a proposed fees document for Pinellas County's concession services solicitation for luggage cart rental operations at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport in Florida. The RFP seeks a qualified vendor to provide, operate, and maintain luggage cart rental services, including supplying carts, holding racks, and payment machines. The contract will commence on February 27, 2026, and continue for 60 months with options to extend up to two additional 12-month periods. A non-mandatory pre-conference and site visit are scheduled for November 17, 2025, with proposal submissions due by December 9, 2025. The airport currently serves over 2.4 million passengers annually through two airlines operating in a single terminal with 12 gates. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous successful experience operating luggage cart rental services at a small hub or larger commercial service airport in the United States.

Attachment A outlines a tiered percentage-based concession fee structure based on annual gross receipts, with three escalating fee brackets that will be negotiated as part of the proposal process. The current incumbent, Bagport America, LLC (doing business as Smarte Carte), has provided services since 2005 and receives a fixed monthly payment of $500 regardless of revenues collected or costs incurred. The airport is seeking proposals that will enhance revenue while maintaining service quality. The evaluation process allocates 1,000 total points across six criteria, with 300 points (30 percent) dedicated to proposed financial return to the county, making the financial proposal a critical component. Proposers must complete mandatory affidavits including Common Carrier Attestation, Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit, and Human Trafficking Affidavit.