Airport Seeks Bids for Terminal Restaurant

 

Durango, CO –   The Durango-La Plata County Airport is requesting proposals for the operation of the Airport Terminal Building Restaurant.  The Airport served almost 300,000 passengers last year which was a 9.4% increase from 2008.   Airport Director Ron Dent stated that offering quality food and beverage service at reasonable prices to these passengers and airport employees is an important customer service amenity.

 

“The new contract will allow a coffee cart and light food service in the departure lounge.  The TSA prohibitions against liquids have made it difficult for passengers desiring coffee or tea while waiting for their flights” Dent said.  “The new coffee cart will be a welcome addition.  The elimination of food service on most airline flights has created an excellent market for pre-prepared carry-on foods which is an emerging opportunity in airport food service.  Small jet catering is also an expanding opportunity.  We believe that this is an excellent market due to the increasing passenger traffic and the increase of the number of employees working at businesses both on and adjacent to the Airport.  This provides an excellent opportunity for a small business operator in a growth market.”

 

The Request for Proposal documents are available on BidNet’s Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing Website.  The deadline for submission of proposals is February 18, 2010.