MIA PASSENGER LOUNGE

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Resolution approving award of a competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. EVN0002968, Passenger Lounge at MIA, to AD Partnership, LLC with projected revenue of $93,800,000 for a 15-year term for Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The lounge will be located on the third floor of Concourse E at Miami International Airport, above Gate E7. The proposed concept is the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club. The contract was introduced on 5/14/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 6/8/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The vendor is responsible for all capital investment and build-out costs including installation of a new passenger elevator. The vendor offered 40 percent of gross revenues across applicable revenue categories and an annual privilege fee of approximately $3.46 million. Public comment: Chairwoman Cohen Higgins asked whether the applicant was amenable to entering into a labor peace agreement; Mr. Les Pantin, on behalf of the applicant, confirmed amenability and willingness to work with the airport and labor partners. ACA Murray advised that labor peace was a contractual requirement. Commissioner Gilbert III stated he would ensure the applicant met all requirements and would defer the item if an agreement was not reached.