OAR 738-015-0050: Competitive Proposal Process for Commercial Aeronautical Activity

(1) In order for the State to determine the level of market demand, the Department may, at its discretion, seek competitive proposals for leases for commercial aeronautical activity at all State-owned airports. (a) The proposal process will include public notices and posting of information and proposal documents on the Department website. (b) All Requests for Proposals will be consistent with any and all applicable State policies. (c) A fair and objective evaluation process will be utilized to select the proposals that best meet the interests of the State, as defined within the proposal documents. (2) Current Lessees will not be excluded from submitting a competitive proposal at any State-owned airport. (3) Each Request for Proposals will contain specific information regarding the state-owned airport property currently being considered. (4) All proposals will include requirements for detailed information from the respondents regarding: (a) Qualifications; (b) Capital investment proposed; (c) Experience in services being offered; (d) Experience of management personnel; (e) Proposed services and products; and (f) Financial ability.