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) 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.