What the buyer needs
AI summaryMacon-Bibb County is soliciting proposals for the HighNote Aviation Restaurant and Corporate Aircraft Catering Concession at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The deadline for proposal submission is December 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 18, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions is November 20, 2026. Respondents must demonstrate at least three years of experience and be licensed to do business in Georgia. Submissions require a price proposal, proposer qualification form, and financial stability statement.
Scope of work
- Operate HighNote Aviation Restaurant at Middle Georgia Regional Airport
- Provide corporate aircraft catering concession services
- Provide food, drink, and snack food items including an affordable lunch menu
- Maintain staffing, service standards, and food-safety practices
- Submit quarterly Subcontractor/Supplier Participation Reports
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 similar projects
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and flash drive
- Instructions
- Original plus 5 copies and Flash Drive delivered to Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department, 700 Poplar Street, Suite 308, Macon, Georgia 31201, labeled with 27-021-LH HighNote Aviation Restaurant and Corporate Aircraft Catering Concession.