AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-07-13 · resolution

This legislative item concerns a resolution to waive competitive bidding procedures and award a non-competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. BW-10479, for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA). The agreement is with Airball Sports II, LLC for an eight-year term with a two-year option to renew, projected to generate $17,000,000.00 in revenue for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The contract was deferred by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, and previously on May 11, 2026. Commissioner Cohen-Higgins requested the most recent deferral to no date certain. During a prior meeting, discussions involved the airport's concessionaire program and refurbishment phases, with progress noted on design and construction of retail spaces.