Title
Airports Council International Membership
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $499,750 with the Airports Council International - North American for membership dues for an initial term of five years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to 15, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Michael Hill, Jr., Aviation
Explanation
§ Airports Council International (ACI) is the only global trade representative of the world’s airports.
§ Established in 1991, ACI represents airports interests with governments and international organizations, develops standards, policies and recommended practices for airports, and provides information and training opportunities to raise standards around the world.
§ Aviation has been an ACI member since 2013. Membership benefits include:
- Discounts on registration to any of ACI-NA’s nearly 20 conferences and meetings,
- Access to educational resources, webinars, networking opportunities, and ACI-NA research,
- Opportunities to participate in industry-leading research, and
- A seat at the table to discuss and influence U.S. and Canadian aviation policy.
§ A waiver of a competitive solicitation process may be granted when deemed appropriate and in the City’s best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services based on limited vendors with the required qualifications.
§ The annual membership dues are $99,950.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget