North Terminal Complex (NTC) - Concessions Package 9

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is seeking competitive proposals for the North Terminal Complex (NTC) Concessions Package 9, specifically a Food and Beverage Concession at Orlando International Airport. The procurement involves operating multiple food service concepts across approximately 22,564 square feet of leasable space in Airside 4 and the Landside Terminal, with concepts including a casual dining Italian restaurant, gourmet coffee shop, healthy quick service restaurant, chicken-focused food court vendor, open concept cuisine restaurant, smoothie bowl concept, and bagel/deli. The contract term will span 10 years, with a target opening date of June 2026, and proposers must provide innovative, visually appealing dining options that exceed modern traveler expectations. Key objectives include creating a lively, exceptional airport dining environment that positions Orlando International Airport as a memorable destination. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2025, with proposals due by May 2, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on creativity, service quality, proposed concepts, and ability to meet the Aviation Authority's vision for exceptional traveler experiences.

The Aviation Authority has established a 25% Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) participation goal for this opportunity, requiring proposers to either meet or exceed this goal or demonstrate good faith efforts. Proposers must invest a minimum of $500 per square foot for concessions space and $200 per square foot for queuing and seating areas, with additional requirements for sustainability, including 100% compostable serviceware and prohibitions on single-use plastics. The initial Minimum Annual Concession Fee is set at $2,670,000, with proposers required to submit a percentage of gross receipts for food and non-alcoholic beverage sales (minimum 10%), with separate percentages for alcoholic beverages. Previous concession packages have been awarded to companies like OTG Concessions Management, Areas MCO 2 JV, LLC, The Marshall Retail Group, and NewsLink of Orlando, indicating a competitive and diverse concession landscape. The Aviation Authority reserves the right to limit any single proposer to no more than 20% of the Food and Beverage Program based on square footage, ensuring a competitive and varied concession environment.