To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Volaire Aviation, Inc. Regarding the Provision of Air Service Development Consultation Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Humboldt County Purchasing Agent, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached Professional Services Agreement with Volaire Aviation, Inc. regarding the provision of air service development consultation services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and
2. Authorize the Acting Director of Aviation, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Volaire Aviation, Inc., after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management, and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Aviation and the County Administrative Office with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: A Diverse, Equitable & Robust Economy
Strategic Plan Category: 2001 - Promote strong economic resiliency and growth
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Department of Aviation operates the region's sole commercial service airport - California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport ("ACV"). The Department of Aviation, assisted by the County Administrative Office - Economic Development Division regularly meets with airline representatives considering starting, or expanding, airline service to and from ACV. These meetings require region specific market metrics, specific expertise in strategic air service planning, airline data analytics, airline schedule analysis, airport cost and pricing analysis and air service marketing analysis.
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