About this opportunity
AI summaryMacon-Bibb County requests proposals for the HighNote Aviation Restaurant and Corporate Aircraft Catering Concession at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The contractor will provide a restaurant concept, operating plan, staffing, menu, service standards, food-safety practices, and corporate aircraft catering services, detailing the specific food, drink, and snack items offered. Eligibility requires USA-based organizations with at least three years of experience providing the requested services, licensed to conduct business in Georgia. Respondents must deliver one sealed original, five copies, and a flash drive to the Procurement Department by 12:00 PM on December 3, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will take place on November 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and questions are due by November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Evaluation totals 100 points based on experience, restaurant concept and menu, operating plan, catering capability, financial proposal, capital investment, marketing, and safety, with up to 10 additional points available if interviews are conducted.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Macon-Bibb County
- Solicitation No.
- 27-021-LH
Scope of work
- HighNote Aviation Restaurant operations
- Corporate aircraft catering concession services
- Affordable lunch menu, food, drink, and snack offerings
- Operating plan, staffing, and food-safety practices
- Marketing and customer development
- Capital investment and leasehold preparation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevant Experience and Management qualifications | Maximum 10 Points |
| Restaurant Concept and Affordable Lunch Menu | Maximum 20 Points |
| Operating Plan and Service Reliability | Maximum 15 Points |
| Corporate Catering Capability and Development Plan | Maximum 15 Points |
| Financial Proposal and Overall Value to the County | Maximum 20 Points |
| Financial capacity and Proposed Capital Investment | Maximum 10 Points |
| Marketing and Customer Development | Maximum 5 Points |
| Safety and Regulatory Compliance | Maximum 5 Points |
| Interview/Oral Presentation | additional potential up to 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience providing the services included herein
- Licensed to do business in the State of Georgia
- Financially and legally responsible to perform the services included herein
Documents to include with your response
- Price Proposal Form
- Proposer Qualification Form
- List of Sub-Consultants
- Minority Participation Goal
- Financial & Legal Stability Statement
- Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (E-Verify) Affidavit
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Resume(s) of key personnel and Organization Chart
- Management licenses and/or certifications
- Reference list and list of projects with similar scopes and size
Key dates
- Issue Date
- NOVEMBER 5, 2026
- Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference
- Wednesday November 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am Standard Eastern Time
- Deadline for Vendor Questions
- Friday, November 13, 2026 by 3:00 PM standard eastern time
- Request for Proposal Submission
- Thursday, December 3, 2026 12 Noon Standard Eastern Time
- Public Reading of Responding Firms
- Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Estimated RFP Award
- February 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and flash drive
- Instructions
- Deliver original plus 5 copies and a Flash Drive in a sealed package to Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department, 700 Poplar Street Suite 308, Macon, Georgia 31201.
Contract details
- Term
- 5 years indicated on Fee Proposal schedule
- Place of performance
- Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia
- Insurance and bonding
- Carried with an insurance company licensed in Georgia with a Best Rating of A or better, naming Macon-Bibb County as additional insured: Workers' Compensation: Statutory; Errors and Omission: $1,000,000; General Liability: $1,000,000.