For Non-Exclusive Food, Beverage and Retail Concessions - BDL

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2024-005 seeking competitive proposals for non-exclusive food, beverage, and retail concessions at Bradley International Airport (BDL) located in Hartford County, Connecticut. The procurement is designed to solicit proposals from qualified businesses interested in operating food, beverage, and retail services within the airport environment. The contract will be awarded for a twelve-year period, with proposals being accepted from January 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST through April 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT. Prospective vendors must be authorized to do business in Connecticut and capable of providing comprehensive concession services across food, beverage, and retail categories. The RFP does not specify detailed line items or quantities, suggesting vendors should submit holistic proposals for the entire concession operation. Interested parties can direct questions to Kevin Lynch at the Connecticut Airport Authority via phone at 860-292-2082 or email at klynch@ctairports.org. The payment terms are established as Net 45 days, with deliveries to be made Free On Board Destination.

The RFP is open to a wide range of business entities, including sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, and other legal entities authorized to operate in Connecticut. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide information about incumbent vendors or existing concession infrastructure at Bradley International Airport. No estimated total contract value is disclosed in the RFP, which suggests the CAA is seeking competitive proposals without predefined financial constraints. The non-exclusive nature of the contract indicates that multiple vendors may be awarded concession rights, allowing for diverse service offerings within the airport. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to provide high-quality, competitive food, beverage, and retail services that meet the airport's standards and enhance the passenger experience. The comprehensive twelve-year contract period offers a significant opportunity for selected vendors to establish a long-term presence at Bradley International Airport.