NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS TAXICAB OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONCESSION AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The City of Los Angeles is seeking competitive proposals for the taxicab operations management concession at Los angeles International Airport (LAX). The successful proposer will be responsible for managing taxicab dispatch, assisting the public with taxicab services, administrating taxicab driver rules, performing vehicle inspections, and performing airport patrols to deter unauthorized taxicabs from operating at LAX.

The Concessionaire will be required to make a capital investment in the operation of the concession, including a cashless fee collection system, as well as other facilities in the holding lot as described in the RFP. The RFP can be downloaded from the City’s Business Assistance Virtual Network at http://www.labvn.org. There is a mandatory pre-submittal meeting and facility tour on April 22nd, and proposals are due June 1st, 2009.

San Francisco International Airport
Landside Operations Manager, 0932 Manager IV

$102,882 - $131, 326. 
Open until filled, but closes no earlier than November 24, 2008

San Francisco International Airport:
San Francisco Intentional Airport (SFO), an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, delivers world-class security and customer service in state-of-the-art facilities.  SFO and its staff have been recognized as industry leaders in developing innovative programs and initiatives in the fields of security, the environment, customer service, concessions and business.  Leadership in each of these areas reflects the Airport's commitment to quality of service and the customer experience.

Description:
The Landside Operations Manager reports directly to the Assistant Deputy Airport Director of Operations Management, and has the sole responsibility for planning, monitoring, and supervising all functions, activities and operations of the Landside Operations Section and the Ground Transportation Unit (GTPPU), which includes coordinating and implementing program planning and establishing airport policies and procedures, priorities and objectives, and services as a technical advisor to Airport senior and management staff.  The incumbent is also responsible for making regular and responsible contact with officials of public and private organizations, transportation officials, and community groups.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Business, Aviation, Transportation or related field.
   
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2. Eight (8) years of verifiable experience at a supervisor or manager level.  At least four (4) of the eight (8) years of experience must be in supervising or managing Airport Landside Operations, or Ground Transportation Management functions and/or programs at a medium to large commercial airport.    Transportation related experience, such as Transit Management or Transportation Consulting (in an Airport Ground Transportation, Landside Operations, or Transit environment) may be considered as part of the airport experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in contract management
• Experience in public speaking/presentations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

To Apply
All applications are accepted online by visiting www.jobaps.com/sf. 

• Select position "0932 Manager IV - Landside Operation Manager (PBT 0932-055124 Announcement)
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have any questions contact Derry Moten at (650) 821-3596 or via email at derry.moten@flysfo.com

PORT OF PORTLAND
Request for Proposals
Commercial Roadway Management

Proposals due 11:00 A.M., November 5, 2008 Solicitation No. 2008-0004 Sealed Proposals will be received at the office of the Manager, Contracts and Procurement, of the Port of Portland, 121 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 (mailing address: Post Office Box 3529, Portland, Oregon 97208) until 11:00 A.M., on November 5, 2008.

Description of Requirement: The Port is seeking Transportation Assistants to provide Airport passengers with accurate and courteous customer service concerning the various modes of ground transportation services available on the Airport's Commercial Rowadway at PDX.

A pre-proposal conference will be held at 1:30 P.M. on October 20, 2008 at Portland International Airport. It is highly recommended that all interested parties attend this meeting.

Questions concerning this RFP: Questions relating to this RFP should be directed to Julie Seiji Shibata, CPPB at julie.shibata@portofportland.com.

Firms interested in receiving this proposal document may obtain one by registering with the Port of Portland at www.portofportland.com under the Business Opportunities section of the website. Registration as a potential Port supplier is required in order to obtain the download.

Contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers are strongly encouraged to register through the Port of Portland’s Supplier Registration and On-line Solicitation system. Registered firms can view current business opportunities, receive electronic notification of Port solicitations, and have access to view, download, or request copies of solicitations, addenda, and solicitation-holders lists. Contact the Office of Contracts and Procurement at (503) 944-7599 for more information.

Airport Business Opportunities
Request for Proposals
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Please click here to view the entire Request for Proposals. Also, please note that due dates on this proposal have been extended.  The extended final date for questions is March 10; the extended final date for submission of proposals is March 20.