To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Ratify Agreement with Rendezvous Music and Vending and Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement (4/5th Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Ratify the November 1, 2025, agreement with Rendezvous Music and Vending (4/5 Vote Required);
2. Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Rendezvous Music and Vending (4/5 Vote Required); and
3. Authorize the Direct of Aviation to sign the first amendment, any additional amendments or extension to the agreement after review and approval by the County Administrative Office, County Counsel and Risk Management.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
On June 6, 2025, the Department of Aviation issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Humboldt County Airport Vending Machine Concessions, with a closing date of July 1, 2025. One proposal was received; however, it was determined to be incomplete and therefore non-responsive.
Following the unsuccessful request for proposal (RFP), the Department of Aviation explored alternative vending options with its existing vendor, Rendezvous Music and Vending, to enhance services for airport users. Improvements included grab-and-go food options within the TSA hold room, the addition of miscellaneous travel-related items in the terminal, and, upon request, vending options at the Murray Field (EKA) airport terminal. On October 15, 2025, the County entered into a professional services agreement with Rendezvous Music and Vending, effective November 1, 2025.
Subsequently, it was identified that Government Code Section 25536 requires a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the Board of Supervisors for airport concession agreements. Accordingly, the Department of Aviation is...
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