To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Approve Professional Services Agreement with Volaire Aviation, Inc. for Air Service Development Consulting Services and Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant Preparation and Submittal, and Ratify any Past Performance
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement with Volaire Aviation, Inc. for air service development consulting services and Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant preparation and submittal, and Ratify any Past Performance;
2. Authorize the Director of Aviation to execute any amendments after review by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return the original signed agreement to the Department of Aviation.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Aviation Enterprise Fund (3530)
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt Department of Aviation operates the region's sole commercial service airport - California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV). The Department of Aviation regularly meets with airline representatives considering starting, or expanding, airline service to/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.
Volaire Aviation has previously assisted with development of in-depth passenger leakage studies, SCASDP grant applications, and air service development consulting services for Humboldt County. Much of Volaire Aviation's work has helped lead to SCASDP grant awards, new airline recruitments, and retainage of airline services.
Approximately, $15,000 of the $25,000 will be utilized for paying services already rendered...
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