Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Operation of Airport Restaurant Concession Space in the Eagle County Airport Terminal

Issuing Agency

Eagle County

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Apr 22, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Purpose and Summary of Request

The Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation (“ECAT”) is a Colorado non-profit corporation formed by Eagle County in 1996 to construct and operate the commercial passenger terminal building to accommodate commercial airline services at the Eagle County Regional Airport (“EGE” or the “Airport”). ECAT desires to enter into non-exclusive Concession Agreement(s) for the purpose of providing first class, retail and food and beverage concessions in the terminal building. Concessionaire(s) shall provide to the traveling public and Airport users quality service and products at reasonable prices that reflect the high level of customer service and personality of the region. The term of a Concession Agreement is anticipated to be five years, with the possibility of one five-year extension. Services in the concession spaces are anticipated to commence by July 1, 2026. The award will be evidenced by ECAT, acting through the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners, approving and executing a Facilities Lease and Concession Agreement (“Concession Agreement”).

All respondents are required to attend a pre-proposal meeting and site visit on May 13, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Eagle County Regional Airport located at 0219 Eldon Wilson Road in Gypsum, CO. 2. Proposals must be received via email to Josh Miller, Deputy Director of Aviation at josh.miller@eaglecounty.us no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2026. Responsibility for timely submittal of proposals lies solely with the respondent. Any proposal received after this time will not be considered unless good cause is shown as determined by ECAT in its sole discretion. 3. Any question, interpretation or clarification regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by email to David Reid, Director of Aviation, at david.reid@eaglecounty.us no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026. Responses, if any, will be issued by addenda posted to www.eaglecounty.us. Please call to verify receipt of your questions. No additional questions will be accepted after the date and time referenced above unless good cause is shown as determined by ECAT in its sole discretion. Oral interpretations shall be of no force and effect.

Full RFP

Additional Exhibits
Exhibit A - Gross Revenue 2021-2025
Exhibit B
Exhibit C - Existing Kitchen Inventory
Exhibit D - Bid Proposal Form

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Request for Proposals (RFP) for Operation of Airport Restaurant Concession Space in the

Eagle County Airport Terminal

April, 2026

Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation

Mailing: P.O. Box 850, Eagle, CO 81631

Physical: 219 Eldon Wilson Road, Gypsum, CO 81637

(970) 328 – 2680

Email: david.reid@eaglecounty.us

Website: www.flyege.com

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Exhibits

A. EGE Concessionaire Gross Revenue 2021 thru 2025

B. Concession Spaces Available for Lease​

Lease Space Summary

Level 2 Concession

Level 1 Pre-Security Concession

Office and Retail

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Purpose and Summary of Request

The Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation (“ECAT”) is a Colorado non-profit corporation

formed by Eagle County in 1996 to construct and operate the commercial passenger terminal

building to accommodate commercial airline services at the Eagle County Regional Airport

(“EGE” or the “Airport”). ECAT desires to enter into non-exclusive Concession Agreement(s)

for the purpose of providing first class, retail and food and beverage concessions in the terminal

building. Concessionaire(s) shall provide to the traveling public and Airport users quality service

and products at reasonable prices that reflect the high level of customer service and personality

of the region. The term of a Concession Agreement is anticipated to be five years, with the

possibility of one five-year extension. Services in the concession spaces are anticipated to

commence by July 1, 2026. The award will be evidenced by ECAT, acting through the Eagle

County Board of County Commissioners, approving and executing a Facilities Lease and

Concession Agreement (“Concession Agreement”).

About EGE

Eagle County Airport is classified by the FAA as a non-hub commercial service airport

averaging over 283,000 enplanements annually the past three years, with over 329,000 in 2025.

Peak season scheduled airline service, beginning in mid-December and ending in early April, is

provided by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines and

represents approximately 80% of the annual passenger traffic. Off-Season scheduled service

from early April through mid-December has traditionally been provided by American Airlines

and United Airlines.

The commercial passenger terminal is owned and operated by ECAT. It was constructed in 1996

and expanded in 2001, with another terminal expansion completed in December of 2019.

As of the winter season for 2025/26, EGE serves 16 major cities as seen below:

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In addition to the airlines, on-site vendors presently serve guests and patrons with a broad range

of services. In the commercial terminal these services include seven rental car concessions, two

ground transportation concessions, and baggage delivery services.

Signature Aviation is a full-service fixed-base operator that handles all transient and much of the

tenant-based aircraft. Signature offers a wide array of services including fueling, self-fueling,

de-icing, catering, car rental, vehicle garages, hangar and ramp aircraft storage, customs, and

general aircraft maintenance. In addition, the Colorado Air National Guard operates a

high-altitude helicopter training facility at EGE.

Concession Spaces

Five concession spaces are available for lease pursuant to this RFP: a pre-security space, a

concession manager’s office, a warehouse storage area, a post-security retail area, and a

post-security restaurant concession space.

The terminal building offers a pre-security space of approximately 1,170 square feet, which can

be operated as a cafe/retail space with additional seating area.

The concession manager’s office area is approximately 140 square feet, and the warehouse

storage area with garage access to the loop roadway for deliveries is approximately 650 square

feet.

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The post security restaurant concession space includes a full commercial kitchen and bar area of

approximately 4,120 square feet. Post-security retail/storage has an area of approximately 530

square feet.

Refer to Exhibit B attached hereto for depictions of each concession space available for lease.

Concessionaire shall be responsible for all costs associated with the existing kitchen equipment

set forth on Exhibit C (the “Kitchen Equipment”), including the repair, maintenance, and

replacement of such Equipment. Additionally, the cafe’ furniture (the “Furniture”) will be the

responsibility of the Concessionaire including the repair, maintenance, and replacement, and

Furniture as indicated in the required walk thru. ECAT will maintain ownership of all Kitchen

Equipment and Furniture. Ownership of any/all equipment purchased in addition to the Kitchen

Equipment and Furniture shall be retained by the Concessionaire.

Additive bid concepts for layouts and locations beyond what is described in this document will

be considered (mobile/kiosk locations, etc.); however, each proposal must include proposed use

of the identified concession spaces.

Term of Agreement

The term of any Concession Agreement shall commence on approximately July 1, 2026, and

continue for a five-year term, with the possibility of one five-year extension. The term shall be

more specifically defined in the Concession Agreement.

Compensation

Compensation to ECAT for use of each concession space will be the greater of (a) a sum equal to

a percentage of Concessionaire’s gross revenues or (b) a minimum annual guarantee (“MAG”).

The proposed MAG will assist in determining proposal selection.

Successful respondents additionally will be subject to rent payments for occupied space at the

Airport’s current rate.

Annual Gross Revenue data for the incumbent Concessionaire for the previous five years is

shown in Exhibit A.

Title VI Solicitation Notice

Eagle County and the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation, in accordance with the provisions

of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR §

50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any

contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be afforded full

opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on

the grounds of the owner’s race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in

consideration for an award.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 531120Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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