Food & Beverage and Retail Concessions

Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is requesting proposals for design, development, management, and operation of food and beverage and retail concessions at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on June 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT (virtual attendance available).

The scope spans multiple concession packages across New Concourse A & B, the Terminal Connector, and select pre-security areas, organized by food and beverage and retail categories. Respondents may submit proposals for one or more packages. The RFP is driven by expiring concession agreements and the MoreRNO infrastructure redevelopment program. RTAA prefers to award packages to multiple operators to promote competition and program diversity but reserves the right to award as determined in the Airport's best interest.

Written questions are due June 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PDT, with RTAA responses issued by July 2, 2026. If short-list interviews are conducted, they are scheduled for September 28, 2026. The RTAA Board of Trustees will consider award on November 12, 2026, with notifications to short-listed and unsuccessful respondents on that date. Successful respondents will receive a Non-Exclusive Concession Lease Agreement effective upon Board approval and director signature, with development schedules subject to change based on MoreRNO capital construction phasing.

Evaluation will consider high-quality innovative concepts, enhancement of passenger experience, reflection of the Reno-Tahoe region's character, long-term revenue performance, sustainability, brand diversity, and small business participation. All proposals must be submitted via the Nevada Government eMarketplace (NGEM) website; late submissions are automatically disqualified. Respondents must acknowledge receipt of all addenda, including Addendum #1 addressing Pre-Proposal Attendance and Presentation requirements.