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Welcome to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Concessions Department

The Concessions Department of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (the “Authority”) is responsible for awarding all concessions and consumer service privileges in the Terminal Complex of the Orlando International Airport. The Terminal Complex consists of approximately 150,000 square feet (14,000 sq. m) of Food & Beverage, Retail, and Service space. It is the goal of the Authority to provide the traveling public with a first-class shopping and dining experience as they travel through the Orlando International Airport.

South Terminal C – Phase 1 – Concessions Planning Meeting Presentation

Upcoming Opportunities

Proposal Documents:

Also available through Onvia DemandStar (see below).

See also:
Purchasing Bids | Construction Bids

Leasing Space at the Airport

The Authority awards concessions through a competitive procurement process, which involves Requests for Proposals or Competitive Bids. On very rare occasions, direct negotiations may take place for unique services.

Requests for Proposals

An award based on the evaluation of each proposal with respect to specific selection criteria deemed appropriate for the available concession or consumer service privilege.

Competitive Bids

Award based on the highest dollar bid.

Notification of Upcoming Opportunities

All opportunities are advertised in the “Legal” section of the Orlando Sentinel, and other Orlando-based publications, as well as on Onvia DemandStar. Additionally opportunities may be advertised on aviation-related web sites such as AAAE, ACI and AMAC, or in aviation-related written publications.

We will use the Authority’s web site (www.OrlandoAirports.net) to dispense as much information as possible about upcoming concessions opportunities. While we will endeavor to provide the most up-to-date information, interested parties are cautioned not to rely on this information alone, and should continue to consult the venues cited above for the most current information.

Onvia DemandStar

The Authority uses Onvia DemandStar to inform interested parties of concessions opportunities at Orlando International Airport. Interested parties register with Onvia DemandStar and complete a company profile, which defines their expertise and specifies the types of opportunities in which they are interested. Subsequently, Onvia DemandStar notifies them when the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has an opportunity that matches their business. You may register with Onvia DemandStar or provide your contact information to the Concessions Department as indicated below and we will add you to our distribution. To find out more about Onvia DemandStar please click on the following link: DemandStar.

Small Business Development

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is a strong supporter of programs that advocate the inclusion of women, minorities and small businesses in airport contracting. The Authority has adopted programs in support of this position and in accordance with federal regulations, 49 CFR Part 23, has established a goal for participation in its concessions program for Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBEs). If you are interested in opportunities at Orlando International Airport as an ACDBE prime or ACDBE sub-concessionaire, it is advisable that you establish early contact with the Small Business Development department. To find out more about the Authority’s Small Business Development Programs, please click on the following link: Small Business Development

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the Concessions Department at 407-825-2042 or by emailing Concession Opportunities

Construction Opportunities

Advertisements

The availability of any advertisements on this site has been provided as a convenience only, and while we endeavor to provide accurate and timely information, proposers and construction contractors are cautioned not to rely on this information alone, but should continue to use their normal sources for identification of potential projects for which they may wish to propose or bid.

GOAA has publicly advertised these advertisements in the Legal Classifieds section of the Orlando Sentinel within the last 60 days per Florida State Statute 255.0525(2).  Any information regarding pre-bid meetings, the purchase of bid documents, or to whom questions should be directed, is project-specific and included in the advertisement.

Newspapers/Plans Rooms

GOAA’s Construction Projects are advertised in the Orlando Sentinel’s classifieds (legal section).

GOAA’s Construction Project Plans and Specifications are made available at the following locations:

• American Reprographics
• Construction Bulletin, Jacksonville
• iSqFt

Upcoming Construction Projects

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has an on-going construction program and will be advertising for bids on various construction projects. This program includes both building construction and civil work at Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport. The construction values of the individual projects are estimated to be between $250,000 and $35 million.

This site is used to dispense as much information as possible to potential bidders on proposed construction projects for which bids will be solicited within the next three months. While we will endeavor to provide accurate information, construction contractors are cautioned not to rely on this information alone, but should continue to use their normal sources for identification of potential projects for which they wish to bid.

Please review the Upcoming Construction Projects page for full details of upcoming construction projects at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.

Continuing Contractors

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has agreements with Continuing Contractors for various disciplines (i.e.; electrical, horizontal, roofing, signage, and vertical) for a term of up to five years.

Accounts Payable

Construction and Engineering Suppliers

Construction and Engineering suppliers consist of architectural & engineering services, construction services, related project oversight services and owner furnished materials for construction projects at Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport.

Invoice Submission

In an effort to ensure prompt payment, invoices and pay applications should be submitted as follows:

• Professional Services Invoices – Professional services invoices should be submitted for payment using Box.com. Authority personnel in the Project Controls department will contact new suppliers to establish Box.com accounts.
• Construction Pay Applications – Contractors may submit Pay Applications to the Projects Control department or through the project’s Owner’s Authorized Representative (OAR).

All Other Suppliers

Invoice Submission

In an effort to ensure prompt payment, invoices should be submitted directly to Accounts Payable, as follows:

• Email – Invoices submitted via email should be sent to goaa-ap@goaa.org. Please email invoices in either PDF or TIFF format. The sole purpose of this email account is for the submission of invoices from non-construction and engineering suppliers – no other business should be conducted using this email.
• Mail – If you are unable to email your invoice in either PDF or TIFF, please mail your invoice to:

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Accounts Payable
5855 Cargo Road
Orlando, Florida 32827

Viewpost

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority uses Viewpost to process payments to its suppliers. Viewpost also allows the suppliers to:

• Receive Secure Electronic Payments – Suppliers can request to receive electronic payments from Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
• Access Remittance Advices – Remittance advices are available using the portal for all payments made by Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
• Receive Email Notifications – Request email notifications to advise when payments have been sent.
• View Historical Payment Records – Historical payments are available using the portal for all payments made by Viewpost on behalf of Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.

You will receive an invitation to register for Viewpost on the top right portion of your paper check remittance advice. Click on the following link to register for Viewpost. Enter the code that is included on the check.

Foreign Trade Zone

Orlando International Airport’s Foreign Trade Zone is located in the only quadramodal transportation hub in the world, offering access to all global destinations.  International business is made easy through a superior network of air routes, interstate highways, rail systems, deep water ports, and space transportation through launch facilities at the Kennedy Space Center.

Zone activities may include:

• Assembling
• Cleaning
• Exhibiting
• Manufacturing
• Processing
• Relabeling
• Repackaging
• Repairing
• Storing

Foreign Trade Zone Is Another Word for Experience

At Foreign Trade Zone, we’ve been helping corporations take advantage of the Foreign Trade Zone program since we were established in 1979. As a general purpose zone, were situated in the heart of one of the country’s fastest growing airports.

Because we are strategically located near all major distribution channels (air, land, sea and interstate) we are ideally suited to meet your business needs. Our experienced personnel and the areas Customs Brokers are available to help you with everything from paperwork to regulation information.

9 Reasons to Use Foreign Trade Zones

1. When imported material has incorrect country of origin markings, you can avoid fines and penalties by entering merchandise into the zone and remarking or re-labeling it before making a U.S. Customs entry.
2. Merchandise entering through the zone is not subject to state, local ad valorem or inventory taxes.
3. Merchandise can be transferred to the zone and held until a quota is opened.  The benefit is a quicker response time because the merchandise is already in the U.S.
4. Parts subject to quota may be manipulated or processed to create a product that is not subject to quota.
5. Because insurance does not have to include Customs duties, costs are reduced.
6. Exports returned if items are not registered with U.S. Customs, you can return merchandise to the Foreign Trade Zone and eliminate duties.
7. Foreign Trade Zones contribute to quality control by ensuring that U.S. standards are met.  Items below standards can be repaired, returned or destroyed.
8. Merchandise can be transferred from one zone to another, to a subzone, or removed from a zone temporarily for certain activities.
9. Zones are subject to U.S. Customs supervision and security requirements.

 A Closer Look at How the Savings Work

• Defer Costs through Warehousing and Distribution
• When merchandise is stored in the Foreign Trade Zone, you are not required to pay Customs duties until the items leave the zone and enter U.S. territory. By deferring these costs, you improve your cash flow and save on interest expense
• Reduce Costs through Assembling, Processing, Manipulating or Manufacturing
• The rate of duty is based on either imported materials or finished products.  Because finished products often have lower duty rates, you can reduce costs by choosing this option.  Merchandise in a zone can be stored, sampled, displayed, tested, cleared, re-labeled, repacked, repaired, mixed, assembled, processed, and manufactured.
• Eliminate Costs through Exporting and Destroying
• When merchandise is exported to another country, it never enters U.S. Customs territory, and Customs duties are not paid.  Therefore duty drawback is not necessary.  Additionally, if merchandise is defective, damaged, scrapped, waste or obsolete, it can be re-exported or destroyed to eliminate duty.

Reduce Operating Costs through Foreign Trade Zones

Few government programs have been more instrumental in attracting international trade throughout the United States than Foreign Trade Zones.  In fact, the total value of merchandise moving through Foreign Trade Zones exceeds several hundred billion dollars annually.  Why the success? In short, merchandise can be admitted to a zone without a formal Customs entry or payment of Customs duties or government excise taxes.  This ability to defer, reduce or even eliminate the payment of Customs duties is a benefit that thousands of U.S. companies take advantage of every year.

We Have Plenty of Site Options Available

Because businesses today have specialized needs, we offer a number of building and land options.  To begin with, we offer almost unlimited lease options (office, distribution center or warehouse) or a build to suit from any of the airport developers.  Land is available for companies wising to build their own facilities, and sub-zone status is available off-airport locations.

Contact Us

In August 2006 Forward Logistics Group, Inc. was appointed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Foreign Trade Zone Operator for Foreign Trade Zone #42. FLG operates a General Purpose Zone warehouse and is located approximately three miles west of Orlando International Airport.

FTZ Warehouse
Forward Logistics Group, Inc.
1181 Tradeport Drive
Orlando, FL 32824
Contact: Karen Koide at (407) 438-5499

Or via GOAA at email

Useful Links for our Cargo Community

• National Association Foreign Trade Zones
• Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
• U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Lobbyist Information

• Registration Information
• Registration Form
• Supplement for Additional Principals Represented
• Activity Report
• Expenditure Report
• Change of Address Form
• Notification to Cease Lobbying
• Lobbying Activities Policy
• Lobbyist Report – 2017
• Lobbyist Report – 2016

Purchasing/Material Control/Warehouse

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (Authority) has three distinct procurement groups. The Purchasing department procures goods and services for all of the departments within the Authority. Please go to the specific pages for Construction or Concessions if you are interested in business opportunities with those departments.

The Mission of the Purchasing department is to promote competition and award quotes and bids to the most responsive and responsible bidder. The Vision of the Purchasing department is to provide goods and services that enhance the Orlando Experience for all the traveling public.

Announcements: Want to showcase the goods or services your company provides to government agencies throughout the State of Florida? Please see the the Registration Form for the 50th Annual Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers Trade Show in May 2017 at the Rosen Hotel.

Small Business Development

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (the Authority) is a strong supporter of programs that encourage the inclusion of women, minorities and small businesses in airport contracting.

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The Small Business Development Department (SBDD) ensures the active participation of small, minority, women and locally owned small businesses; and has overall responsibility for federal, state and local mandates for participation by small businesses and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.

The Small Business Development Department:

• Establishes small business goals for prime contractors
• Reviews eligibility and approves certification
• Ensures compliance with program and goal requirements
• Provides guidance to GOAA on small business participation, development and procurement initiatives

Our Mission

Consistent with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s commitment to the participation of small businesses and the economic growth and vitality of the local economy, the mission of the Small Business Development Department is:

To ensure the participation and growth of small businesses at GOAA in construction, concessions, purchasing and other business opportunities. 

This mission is achieved by ensuring the maximum inclusion of minority, women and locally owned small businesses in agency procurement programs; encouraging the growth of small businesses through capacity building and development programs; serving as an advocate promoting the interests and needs of small businesses; and ensuring that majority firms and other prime contractors are diligent in their efforts to partner with and support small businesses.

Small Business Opportunities

Construction

GOAA is undergoing a massive capital expansion and redevelopment campaign that may approximate over 3 Billion dollars between FY 2015 and 2020.  New projects currently under construction include:

• 2,500 Space Parking Garage
• Automated People Movers Facility
• Intermodal Transportation Facility for Rail Services
• Passenger Drop Off Lobby

Projects currently in planning include:

• New Phase I South Terminal with Landside and Airside Capacity
• Parking Garage Expansion

In addition to these projects for the South terminal, a number of new projects are in process and being planned for the current North terminal.

Concessions

The Authority operates approximately 150,000 square feet of concession space to serve the traveling public.  Business opportunities in food and beverage, retail, specialty retail and services are made available participation for small businesses.

Opportunities for small business participation continue to grow as the agency expands to serve a larger traveling public.  Additional information may be found on the Concession Opportunities page.

Purchasing

The Purchasing Department is responsible for the procurement of all items, goods and services to support the Authority.  These purchases exclude construction, concession and property leasing.

Certifications and Programs

The Small Business Development Department operates a number of programs to serve and promote participation by small businesses to include:

• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
• Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)
• Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE)
• Local Developing Business (LDB)
• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE)

Certifications are required for each of these programs.  Applicants are required to use GOAA’s on line certification process.

Online Certification Application

The department utilizes the Business Diversity Management System for our online certification process.  This online certification system is developed and managed by B2G Now, Inc. is currently used by a number of government agencies, airports and other public entities.  Use of the system allows for efficient and faster processing of applications and records management.  We encourage small businesses to use this system to complete all applications for certification.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Programs

The DBE and ACDBE programs are required by any organization receiving federal funding for transportation projects.  Companies wishing to operate an airport concession should seek ACDBE certification. * Service Providers & Suppliers may also obtain ACDBE certification for participation on concessions contracts.  All other companies should seek DBE certification. The Authority is a certifying member of the Florida Unified Certification Program (UCP).

To be certified for DBE and ACDBE program/s the qualifying organization requirements are:

1. Organized as a for profit small business whose annual gross revenues or number of employees do not exceed the limits applicable to the type of business as determined by the US Small Business Administration Table of Small Business Size Standards ;

2. A minimum of 51% of the business one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged or, in the case of a corporation, in which 51% of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals.

1. Individuals who are African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific-American, Native American or women are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged if their personal net worth does not exceed the net worth limit.
2. Individuals whose socially and economically disadvantaged status is relied upon for DBE certification must show that their individual net worth does not exceed $1.32 million. For purposes of establishing net worth, the following items are excluded:
   1. The equity in the individual’s primary residence; and
   2. The equity in the business which is applying for the DBE status.

3. Management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it.

Related Links

• DBE and ACDBE Online Certification
• DBE Policy
• Size Standards
• Appendix A to Part 26: Guidance Concerning Good Faith Efforts
• DBE Directory

Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program

The GOAA MWBE program is for non-federal funded projects.  To be certified as an MWBE by GOAA, the qualifying organization requirements are:

1. At least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially disadvantaged individuals.

2. Socially disadvantaged individuals are persons who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States and who are African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Native Americans or Women.

The Department will also accept MWBE certification issued by the City of Orlando, Orange County, any agency of the State of Florida which regularly certifies MWBEs or the National Minority Suppliers Development Council, provided that the MWBE firm certifies to the Authority that since the date of its MWBE certification it has not experienced a change which would affect the firm’s eligibility as a MWBE. If a firm has been certified by one of the agencies listed above, the Authority may at its discretion require additional documentation in order to verify the firm’s eligibility for certification.

Related Links

• MWBE Online Certification
• MWBE Policy
• MWBE Directory

Local Developing Business (LDB) Program

The LDB Program is designed to promote, develop and support local businesses and to ensure the availability of these firms to compete and participate in GOAA projects.  The Small Business Development Department supports the use of a LDB as a business concern that is domiciled in the Local Area, meets the Revenue Limitations, and is owned and controlled by one or more individuals whose personal net worth does not exceed the Net Worth Limitation.

Local Area

The Orlando Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (“Orlando SMSA”). This area, according to the United States Department of Census, includes the counties of Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake.

Revenue Limitations

1. Construction contracting services and consulting services related to planning, design, and construction related improvements and architectural and engineering services – $5,000,000 in annual gross revenues averaged over the preceding three (3) years.

2. Professional Services – $2,000,000 annual gross revenues averaged over the preceding three (3) years.

3. Procurement of goods and services not including professional services included in 1 and 2 above – $2,000,000 annual gross profit averaged over the preceding three (3) years.

4. Ownership and Control– Individuals, who do not exceed the Net Worth Limitation, must own at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the business, and control and manage the operations of the business on a daily basis.

Net Worth

The Net Worth limitation is $750,000. The Net Worth is defined as the sum of the fair market value of the interests owned by the individual in all assets (if an asset is owned jointly as husband and wife, then fifty percent (50%) of the fair market value for that asset will be counted if only one spouse participates in the firm being reviewed) minus the debt of the individual (if debt is attributable to an asset owned jointly as husband and wife then fifty percent (50%) of the debt will be counted if only one spouse participates in the firm being reviewed).

For purposes of establishing Net Worth, the following items will be excluded:

If the construction delivery method for a construction project is Construction Management (“CM”) or Construction Management at Risk (CMAR”) then the Net Worth Limitation shall be One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00).  The Net Worth Limitation may be reviewed from time to time as deemed appropriate by the Small Business Department and adjusted accordingly, with approval by the Executive Director.

1. The equity in the individual’s primary residence up to $500,000; and
2. The equity in the business which is applying for the LDB status.

The firm must be LBD certified by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority in order to compete for LDB direct procurement opportunities and/or be counted as an LDB for larger firms.

Related Links

• LDB Online Certification
• LDB Policy
• LDB Directory

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE) Program for Non-Federal Projects

The SDVOBE must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned by one or more veterans or service-disabled veterans; and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more or service-disabled veterans or, for a service-disabled veteran having a permanent and total disability, by a spouse or permanent caregiver of the veteran.  Qualifications required for the program include:

• The company is organized as a for profit entity engaging in commercial transactions.
• The business enterprise has 200 or fewer employees.
• The qualifying owner has an active duty service related disability with a ranking of at least thirty percent (30%).
• The firm is domiciled in one of seven counties to include: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and Volusia.

Related Links

• SDVOBE Online Certification
• SDVOBE Policy

Online Certification

Business Diversity Management System

Florida Unified Certification Program – Certifying Members

• Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA)
• Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA)
• Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)
• Broward County
• Miami-Dade County
• City of Tallahassee
• Lee County Port Authority

Contact Information

All completed documents should be mailed to:

Small Business Development
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
5850-B Cargo Road
Orlando, FL 32827

For more information on any of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority/Women Business Enterprise & Local Developing Business Enterprise programs, please contact the Office of Small Business Development:
Email
Phone (407) 825-7133
Fax (407) 825-3004