AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD

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

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.