When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Monterey Peninsula Airport District. The work is located in Monterey, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Airport concession operators with experience managing retail, news, and gift locations. Retail companies experienced in merchandise selection, inventory management, and customer service. Firms with demonstrated airport or transportation-hub operating experience. Companies capable of operating and developing a concession under a three-year contract.

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Overview

Retail, E-Commerce & Consumer Goods

Monterey, California, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The issuing organization seeks an experienced operator to develop and manage an airport retail, news, and gift concession under a three-year contract. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held October 9, 2026, with proposals due October 30, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be properly licensed with the State of California and local regulators
Must have capacity to obtain all required payment and performance bonding, liability insurance, and errors and omissions insurance
Must provide workers' compensation experience history and a worker safety program
Must pass and maintain all required background checks and security criteria for an airport security badge
Must comply with Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) requirements
Must provide a conceptual development plan including layout, tenant finishes, and signage
Must provide a business plan including pricing strategy and economic pro forma
Must provide financial capability evidence including three years of financial statements
Must deliver Tenant Construction Payment Bond, Contractor Performance Bond, and Labor and Materials Bond at 100% of construction cost

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFQ/P Release Date: October 1st, 2026

Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference: October 9th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: October 16th, 2026

Notice of Interest Deadline: October 30th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 30th, 2026

Interviews (if needed): November 10th-12th, 2026

Board Recommendation: December 10th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 16, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Monterey Peninsula Airport District

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a vendor to develop and operate a retail, news, and gift concession at an airport in California. The selected operator will provide concession services focused on airport retail merchandise, news products, and gifts.

The contract period will be three years. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026. Proposals are due by October 30, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Monterey Peninsula Airport District. The work is located in Monterey, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Airport concession operators with experience managing retail, news, and gift locations
Retail companies experienced in merchandise selection, inventory management, and customer service
Firms with demonstrated airport or transportation-hub operating experience
Companies capable of operating and developing a concession under a three-year contract

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