Active SLED Opportunity · MICHIGAN · WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
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Request for proposals to contract two specialty retail concession locations in the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport under the Small Business SOAR program. Contracts are for two years with an option for one-year extension. Proposal due by June 15, 2026.
Proposals are being solicited for the purpose of contracting two (2) separate and independent specialty retail concession locations in the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport. These spaces are part of the Airport Authority’s Small Business Program, SOAR (Small Business Operators Arriving Ready). The contracts will be for a term of two (2) years, with an option to extend for an additional year at the sole discretion of the Airport Authority. The spaces may not feature pre-packaged meals for immediate consumption, electronics, or newsstand items. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1087.C6054476 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/13/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Onsite Visit**: 05/11/2026 02:30 PM EDT **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: All Proposal responses must be submitted to the MITN site no later than the due date and time indicated. Late proposals will not be accepted. **Owner Organization**: Wayne County Airport Authority **Solicitation Number**: 26-02609 **Reference Number**: 0000423025 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Proposal Documents | Documents defining the Proposal | Yes | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Prebid Conference | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 05/11/2026 01:30 PM EDT | Location: Michael Berry Administration Building (11050 Rogell Dr., Building 602, Detroit, MI 48242) | Event Note: Meeting Location & Directions Wayne County Airport Authority Michael Berry Administration Building (Attached to the Evans Terminal) 11050 Rogell Drive, Building 602 Detroit, MI 48242 - RSVP with Destination Pass Form attached to email at purchasing.questions@wcaa.us. See solicitation for Destination Pass Form. Attendees using the Destination Pass Form must be pre-approved by Airport Authority Security. Non-Badged attendees without an approved Destination Pass will not be allowed on the site tour. - Must bring a valid Government ID. - Site Tour attendees will be required to go through TSA screening; therefore, all TSA rules will apply to attendees (no liquids over 3 oz, may need to remove shoes, belts, etc.). Attendance at the meeting is strongly encouraged for the entities that will be submitting a proposal. The only public entrance to the Michael Berry Administration Building is located inside of the Evans Terminal, at the north end of the Ticket Lobby Level (Departures Level). The closest parking available is at the Big Blue Deck Parking Structure (walkway is on the 4th level). Bring your parking ticket for a parking validation sticker Event Type: Onsite Visit | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 05/11/2026 02:30 PM EDT | Location: Michael Berry Administration Building (11050 Rogell Dr., Building 602, Detroit, MI 48242) | Event Note: Site Tour will immediately take place after the Pre-Proposal Meeting Meeting Location & Directions Wayne County Airport Authority Michael Berry Administration Building (Attached to the Evans Terminal) 11050 Rogell Drive, Building 602 Detroit, MI 48242 - RSVP with Destination Pass Form attached to email at purchasing.questions@wcaa.us. See solicitation for Destination Pass Form. Attendees using the Destination Pass Form must be pre-approved by Airport Authority Security. Non-Badged attendees without an approved Destination Pass will not be allowed on the site tour. - Must bring a valid Government ID. - Site Tour attendees will be required to go through TSA screening; therefore, all TSA rules will apply to attendees (no liquids over 3 oz, may need to remove shoes, belts, etc.).
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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