Air Service Development Consultant for Southwest Florida International Airport

Lee County Port Authority (Authority) invites the submission of proposals from interested and qualified individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other legal entities authorized to do business in the state of Florida with demonstrated expertise in providing the services as described in this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Background

The Lee County Port Authority operates both Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, Florida. Southwest Florida International Airport is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport with an annual economic impact of more than $8.3 billion to the region. In 2025, RSW served more than 11.1 million passengers and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. There are 16 airlines serving RSW with nonstop service throughout the United States, as well as Canada and Germany. Southwest Florida International Airport has been recognized at state and national levels for its facilities and customer experience.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RFP 26-0050BW
• Department: Communications & Marketing
• Department Head: Victoria Moreland (Chief Communications and Marketing Officer)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-30T21:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

Submission Requirements

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