Professional Security Services for Aviation Worker Screening

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport authority in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking professional security services to screen aviation workers who access secured or sterile areas within the airport terminal. The agency is attempting to enhance insider threat deterrence and detection by identifying unauthorized weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and other prohibited items. The selected contractor must perform these screening services each workday in strict compliance with the airport security program, national amendments, security directives, and standard operating procedures. The agency limits eligibility for this contract to organizations based in the United States. The scope of work allows for performance to occur either onsite or offsite as required by the screening operations. The authority has not disclosed a specific budget and is requesting cost proposals from interested bidders to determine the financial framework of the contract. The agency has scheduled a pre-bid meeting for July 6, 2026, to discuss the project requirements with interested parties. Bidders must submit all clarifying questions regarding the solicitation no later than July 10, 2026. The authority will evaluate proposals based on the submitted bids, though specific weighted evaluation criteria are not detailed in the initial solicitation.