What the buyer needs

AI summary

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority seeks sealed proposals from qualified operators to develop, manage, operate, and maintain the gaming concession program at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The contractor will operate slot machines across designated pre-security and replacement concourse locations under a phased implementation tied to the MoreRNO capital program, while maintaining assets, enhancing customer experience, and providing advanced sales reporting. Eligible United States organizations must submit proposals electronically through the Nevada Government eMarketplace website by 2:00 PM PDT on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Submissions require completed certifications, credit references, addenda acknowledgments, and any lease exceptions. An evaluation committee will assess submissions using established criteria, with the authority reserving rights to conduct interviews, perform reference checks, and request best and final offers.

Scope of work

Develop, manage, operate, and maintain the airport gaming concession program
Operate slot machines within designated pre-security and new post-security concourse locations
Fit out and operate back-office support and storage space
Implement a continuous gaming floor refresh program reconfiguring the floor at least twice per year
Provide optional transitionary temporary gaming services and an optional post-security gaming experience space
Deploy technology features for customer service, operations, and reporting systems
Provide airport badging, maintenance, and cash transport compliance in secured areas

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Adherence to RFP Process and Submission of all required details and attachments	Not specified
Operator Experience and Qualifications	20 POINTS
Business and Operating Plan	40 POINTS
Operations, Customer Experience, Sustainability, and Innovation	20 POINTS
Financial	20 POINTS

Minimum qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience operating a comparable gaming operation in casinos or high-volume public venues
Held a Nonrestricted Gaming License in any state within the five (5) years preceding Proposal submittal (current license preferred)
Submit Nevada Gaming License application within 60 days following award and obtain approvals at least 30 days prior to operations
Post a Proposal Security in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
Demonstrate financial capability via bank pre-approval letter or current bank statements demonstrating capital capacity

Documents to include with your response

Attachment A – Respondent Certifications (including A.1, A.2, A.3, and Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda)
Attachment C – Exceptions to Lease Agreement
Attachment E – Storage and Support Space Request
Attachment F – Optional Gaming Space Opportunity
Attachment G – Transitionary Temporary Gaming Operation
Attachment H – Percentage Rent Fee Proposal Form
Attachment I – Gaming Capital Investment Form
Attachment J – Proforma Template
Attachment K – Initial Floor Inventory Plan
Attachment M – Gaming Experience Form and Attachment N – Proposal Checklist

How to submit

Method: Electronic via the Nevada Government eMarketplace (NGEM) website
Instructions: Submitted online at https://nevada.ionwave.net/ as one PDF attachment (preferred) or multiple PDFs. Proposals should not exceed 40 pages in length using 8 1/2" x 11" single-spaced pages with minimum 11-point font (excluding covers, dividers, forms, architectural layouts, and financial info).