Aviation and Seaport Committee
Miami-Dade County
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AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
This legislative item concerns a resolution to authorize the waiver of competitive bidding procedures and award a non-competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. BW-10479, for a Lease and Concession Agreement with Airball Sports II, LLC. The agreement is for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD). The projected revenue to the County is $17,000,000.00 over an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew. The contract replaces an existing month-to-month lease. The Aviation and Seaport Committee deferred the item, and the Office of the Chairperson requested a further deferral to no date certain. Public comment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferral Requested
- Address:
- Miami International Airport (MIA), Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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 Lease and Concession Agreement with Airball Sports II, LLC. The agreement is for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD). The projected revenue to the County is $17,000,000.00 over an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew. The contract replaces an existing month-to-month lease. The item was introduced on 4/13/2026 and an agenda date was set for 9/1/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee deferred the item on 5/11/2026, and a deferral to no date certain was requested by Commissioner Cohen-Higgins on 7/9/2026. Market research indicated no other vendors are authorized to operate a Miami Heat-licensed retail store at MIA, justifying the bid waiver.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferral Requested
- Address:
- Miami International Airport (MIA), Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The contract is for an eight-year term with one two-year option to renew, projected to generate $17,000,000.00 in revenue for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The item was deferred by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, at the request of Commissioner Cohen-Higgins for no date certain, and previously on May 11, 2026. The contract replaces an existing month-to-month lease and ensures continuity of operations for this unique, locally-branded retail concept.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The contract is for an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew, with projected revenues of $17,000,000.00 for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The item was deferred by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, and previously on May 11, 2026, with a request for deferral to no date certain. The concessionaire, Airball Sports II, LLC, holds exclusive rights to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA and will be responsible for financing, operating, and maintaining the store in Concourse D. The proposed contract replaces an existing month-to-month lease. Public comment is not stated in this document. During a previous meeting, Chairwoman Cohen Higgins inquired about the airport's concessionaire program and the status of prospective businesses bidding on new airport spaces. Mr. Cutie provided an update on the concession area refurbishment, noting that implementation work would not be complete in time for the World Cup but was progressing well.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
This legislative item concerns the proposed award of a non-competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. BW-10479, for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The contract is 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 waiver of competitive bidding procedures is recommended due to Airball Sports II, LLC holding exclusive rights to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA. The item was introduced on 4/13/2026 and an agenda date of 9/1/2026 was set. A deferral was requested on 7/9/2026 by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins to no date certain. The Aviation and Seaport Committee deferred the item on 5/11/2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferral Requested
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The agreement is for an eight-year term with a one, two-year option to renew, with projected revenues of $17,000,000.00 for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The contract requires Airball to finance, operate, and maintain the retail concession in Concourse D, ensuring compliance with MDAD standards and providing exceptional customer service. The waiver of competitive bidding is recommended because Airball holds exclusive rights to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA. The item was deferred by the Aviation and Seaport Committee and a deferral was requested to no date certain by Commissioner Cohen-Higgins.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferral Requested
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The contract is for an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew, projected to generate $17,000,000.00 in revenue for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The item was deferred by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, with a request for deferral to no date certain. Previously, it was deferred on May 11, 2026. During a prior discussion on May 11, 2026, Commissioner Cohen-Higgins inquired about the airport's concessionaire program, and Mr. Cutie provided an update on the implementation phase of concession area design and refurbishment, noting that some areas were slightly behind schedule but expected to recover. He also mentioned negotiations with a pool of 45 firms for future spaces. Airball Sports II, LLC is the sole vendor authorized to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA, offering a full range of licensed merchandise year-round.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The contract is for an eight-year term with one two-year option to renew, projected to generate $17,000,000.00 in revenue for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The item was introduced on 4/13/2026 and has been deferred twice by the Aviation and Seaport Committee, most recently to no date certain at the request of Commissioner Cohen-Higgins. The purpose is to allow Airball Sports II, LLC to continue operating a state-of-the-art retail concession in Concourse D, which holds exclusive rights for a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA. Market research indicated no other vendors are authorized to operate such a store. The item was deferred to allow for further discussion regarding the airport's concessionaire program and the status of prospective businesses.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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 contract is proposed for Airball Sports II, LLC, with projected revenues of $17,000,000.00 over an eight-year term with one two-year option to renew. The Aviation and Seaport Committee has deferred this item twice, most recently to no date certain at the request of Commissioner Cohen-Higgins. The proposed contract aims to replace an existing month-to-month lease and is recommended due to Airball Sports II, LLC holding exclusive rights to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA. Public comment is not detailed in this document, but the deferral suggests ongoing discussion or review.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport (MIA), Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
This legislative item concerns the proposed award of a non-competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. BW-10479, for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The contract is for an eight-year term with a two-year option to renew, with projected revenues of $17,000,000.00 for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The item was deferred by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, and previously on May 11, 2026, with a request for deferral to no date certain. The deferral was requested by Commissioner Cohen-Higgins. During a previous meeting, the committee discussed the airport's concessionaire program and the progress of design and refurbishment of concession spaces. Airball Sports II, LLC is the sole vendor authorized to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA, holding exclusive rights for this specific merchandise. The contract requires Airball to pay the greater of 10% of gross revenues or the prevailing Class VI Terminal rental rate. The Living Wage Ordinance applies to this contract.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
This legislative item concerns a resolution authorizing the waiver of competitive bidding procedures to 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 contract is to be awarded to Airball Sports II, LLC for an eight-year term with one two-year option to renew, with projected revenues of $17,000,000.00 for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The item was deferred by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, and previously on May 11, 2026, with a request for deferral to no date certain. The concessionaire, Airball Sports II, LLC, holds exclusive rights to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA and will be responsible for financing, operating, and maintaining the retail concession in Concourse D. Market research did not identify other vendors authorized to operate a Miami Heat-licensed retail store. The projected revenue to the County is $13,600,000 for the initial eight-year term, potentially reaching $17,000,000 if the renewal option is exercised. This agreement replaces an existing month-to-month lease.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The contract is for an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew, projected to generate $17,000,000.00 in revenue for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The item was deferred by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, and previously on May 11, 2026, with a request for deferral to no date certain. The deferral on May 11, 2026, was prompted by a request for a status update on the airport's concessionaire program. Public comment is not stated in the provided text.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The contract is for an eight-year term with one two-year option to renew, with projected revenues of $17,000,000.00 for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The item was deferred by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, and previously on May 11, 2026, with a request for deferral to no date certain. The proposed contract replaces an existing month-to-month lease. Airball Sports II, LLC holds exclusive rights to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA. The store is located in Concourse D and offers a full assortment of Miami Heat-licensed merchandise. Market research did not identify other vendors authorized to operate such a store. The Living Wage Ordinance applies to this contract.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
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) to Airball Sports II, LLC. The agreement is for an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew, projected to generate $17,000,000.00 in revenue for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The contract will replace an existing month-to-month lease. The item was introduced on 4/13/2026 and had an agenda date of 9/1/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee deferred the item on 5/11/2026, and a deferral to no date certain was requested on 7/9/2026. The waiver of competitive bidding is recommended because Airball Sports II, LLC holds the exclusive rights to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferral Requested
- Address:
- Miami International Airport (MIA), Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
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