Salt Lake City Request for Proposals SLCI26041 - Aviation Channeling Services

Salt Lake City Corporation is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for a Designated Aviation Channeler (DAC) to provide comprehensive aviation channeling services for Salt Lake City International Airport. The Request for Proposals (SLCI26041) seeks a qualified vendor to process background checks for airport workers in compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1542. Required services include establishing a secure web-based interface for biographic and biometric data capture, processing security threat assessments, supporting badging operations, and electronically submitting data to TSA. The evaluation process is rigorous, with a total of 715 possible points distributed across technical (70%, 500 points) and cost (30%, 215 points) criteria. Technical evaluation encompasses five weighted categories: Method of Approach (35%), Technical Support (30%), Customer Service/Ongoing Support (25%), Qualifications and Experience (5%), and Transition and Implementation (5%). Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) by February 5, 2026, with offerors required to achieve a minimum technical score of 325 points to be considered for further evaluation.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations, but the evaluation score sheet includes consideration for Sustainability, Business Certification, Apprenticeship, and Local Small Business criteria. The incumbent contractor is Honeywell, and any new contractor must coordinate with Honeywell for data transfer at no additional cost to the City. Offerors must be registered with the State of Utah, System for Award Management (Sam.gov), and E-Verify, and provide proof of comprehensive insurance coverage. The contract will have a five-year term with a single award to the responsive and responsible offeror achieving the highest overall score. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, contractors must provide a one-year price guarantee and complete a detailed cost sheet that includes pricing for electronic fingerprint submittal, Rap Back charges, FBI name checks, and set-up fees for new applicants. Additional requirements include maintaining workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence, and ensuring all personnel pass fingerprint-based criminal history checks and complete TSA-required security training.