Use of Short-Term Parking Garage

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (Authority), an independent special district, issues this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit information (Response) from prospective companies or individuals (Respondents) who may be interested in providing a premium customer service or concierge ground transportation product in the Short Term Parking Garage at Tampa International Airport (Airport).

The Authority does not guarantee that a contract will be awarded as a result of this RFI, nor does the Authority guarantee that a formal solicitation such as a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation to Bid (ITB) or other procurement process will be issued as a result of this RFI.

Background

The Authority currently has a Temporary Concession Contract for Use of Short Term Parking Garage Parking Spaces for Premium Customer Service Product with AvisBudget Car Rental, LLC,  for the use of up to 15 parking spaces for their AvisFirst product.

Project Details

• Department: Commercial Parking and Ground Transportation
• Department Head: Laurie Noyes (Vice President of Concessions and Commercial Parking)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-08-11T21:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Reviewing Responses —

  It is the intent of the Authority to solicit information from Respondents to determine the level of interest, availability, and market opinion for utilizing the Use of Short-Term Parking Garage based on the information provided by Respondents in the RFI Form.

• Costs of Preparation and Submission —

  All costs associated with preparing and delivering a Response and other information to this RFI will be borne entirely by the Respondent. The Authority will not compensate the Respondent for any expenses incurred by the Respondent as a result of this RFI process.

• RFI Opening —

  There will be no formal opening for this RFI. Response are due no later than the date and time listed in the Timeline Section.

• Question and Clarifications —

  All questions and clarifications concerning the Solicitation documents, such as discrepancies, omissions and exceptions to any term or condition, must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Agent prior to the Question Deadline as stated in the Timeline Section.

Submission Requirements

• Respondent Information —

  Responses are to be submitted in the Authority's eProcurement portal prior to the Response Deadline. The submittal of the Response to the Authority prior to the Response Deadline is solely and strictly the responsibility of the Respondent. Only online submittals will be accepted.

• Respondent has completed and submitted the Respondent Information Form. (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Information Sought —

  Complete the questions below.

• Does the Respondent have a current agreement with the Authority? (required)
• Does the Respondent have a current or imminently planned premium ground transportation customer service or ground transportation concierge product it desires to offer customers in the Short Term Parking Garage at the Airport? If the product launch is imminent, please provide an estimated launch date. (required)
• Describe Respondent’s premium ground transportation customer service or ground transportation concierge product and provide links to appropriate websites and applications where applicable. (required)
• How long has the Respondent been offering its premium ground transportation customer service or ground transportation concierge product and provide annual statistics? (required)
• At what other airports and facilities is the Respondent offering its premium ground transportation customer service or ground transportation concierge product, and for how long? (required) —

  Provide copies of any agreements in place with other airports and facilities where Respondent offers its premium customer service or concierge product.

• What is the Respondent’s customer fee for its premium ground transportation customer service or ground transportation concierge product? (required)
• What is the Respondent paying to airports or other facilities for the privilege of offering its premium ground transportation customer service or ground transportation concierge product? (required)
• How many parking spaces does the Respondent estimate it would require for offering its premium ground transportation customer service or ground transportation concierge product? (required)
• Provide the contact information for each location where the Respondent currently operates or has been authorized to operate its premium ground transportation customer service or ground transportation concierge product (e.g., airports, malls, stadiums, or similar venues). (required)
• Does this service include a technology component? (required)
• Does someone else manage or control access to this solution or its data? (required)
• Do you need internet access or a special login to access or work with this solution? (required)
• Is the solution accessible on different devices, like a laptop, tablet, or phone? (required)
• 3. Can you or others make changes or updates to the solution from different locations? (required)
• Is the solution accessible on different devices, like a laptop, tablet, or phone? (required)