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Authorize negotiation and execution of a concession agreement with MAG US Lounge Management LLC to lease, design, construct, operate, and maintain a Shared Use Lounge Service Concession at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (RFP-8100-ABIA-005).
(Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 23 - Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program by meeting goal with 13% participation.).
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Lead Department
Department of Aviation
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
For More Information:
Inquiries should be directed to Julie Harris, 512-530-6322.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
Reviewed by Austin Airport Advisory Commission on November 12, 2019.
Austin Airport Advisory Commission agreed on a neutral vote on December 10, 2019.
Additional Backup Information:
The City of Austin, Department of Aviation (Airport) issued Request for Proposals for the design, development and operation of a common-use airport lounge facility in the Barbara Jordan Terminal. The lounge will provide traveling passengers a comfortable and inviting environment, in addition to high-quality food, drinks and other airport lounge amenities.
The common shared-use lounge will highlight the spirit of Austin. The space will be designed with a "Zoning Concept" theme. Each zone will be named after a recognizable Austin neighborhood and will feature Austin-inspired design, e.g. Downtown District, South Congress Caf?, Rainey Street. Additionally, the traveling public will enjoy a food menu created by a local Austin chef using local purveyors. The space will also offer public meeting rooms and a non-denominational prayer room. The offeror intends to use sustainable practices during construction and while operating.
This request allows for the development of an agreement with a qualified offeror that Council selects. If the City is unsuccessful in negotiating a satisfactory agreement with the selected offeror, neg...
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