On-Call Air Service Consulting Services

The City and County of Denver's Department of Aviation is conducting a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 202578606 for On-Call Air Service Consulting Services at Denver International Airport (DEN). The primary objective is to select one or more consultants to provide professional services supporting the retention and expansion of domestic and international air travel. Specific required services include passenger traffic route proposals, economic impact analyses, strategic and contingency planning, catchment area studies, air service benchmarking, and comprehensive research and analysis. Evaluation criteria are weighted across multiple dimensions: cost effectiveness (20%), equity and inclusion plan (15%), air service development consulting experience (20%), data collection and analysis (15%), forecasting (15%), strategic planning (10%), and external engagement (5%). The proposal is due on May 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Denver local time, with an anticipated contract start date in October 2025 and a scheduled duration of approximately 3-5 years. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including a proposal narrative, sample agreement, proposal forms, diversity survey, and financial information.

The RFP demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, actively encouraging proposals from historically underutilized businesses and seeking contractors with robust EDI programs. Potential respondents will be evaluated not just on technical capabilities, but also on their ability to demonstrate inclusive business practices. While a specific contract maximum is not explicitly stated, the contract will be funded through the Airport System Fund, with payment structured based on hourly rates for consulting services across different professional levels, including Supervisor, Consultant, and Analyst roles. The procurement appears designed to create a flexible, on-call consulting arrangement that allows the airport to engage expertise strategically as air service development needs arise. Proposers will need to showcase their ability to provide sophisticated, data-driven analyses and strategic recommendations that can support the airport's long-term air service expansion goals, with a particular emphasis on demonstrating past performance and analytical capabilities in air service consulting.