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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-11 21-068 Order 01/11/202121-068 01/11/2021 21-068 Airport Order 001-001 Title, Order Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement With Airport Business Solutions to Conduct Performance and Operations Audit Services at Bangor International Airport. This Order will authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Airport Business Solutions (ABS) to conduct performance and operations audit services at the airport. The purpose of the audit is to obtain an independent program audit for the airport operations including the Fixed Based Operations (FBO), technology and other operational issues. Although we only received one bid, ABS has over 30 years of aviation consulting including a strong background in airport and FBO management experience. Their diverse experience stems from the backgrounds of their staff which includes airport management and operations, FBO management, and airline operations. They have performed similar audits on airports of various sizes, as well as diverse FBO’s. References were also found to be very positive. ABS described a project approach and methodology that will be tailored to the needs of the airport. The initial focus areas will include: Accounting, Airline, Dispatch services, FBO services, Fuel services Additional focus areas may include: Airfield, Aircraft, GSE & Building Maintenance, Operations, Safety, Security (to include Parking Enforcement), and Environmental. Project focus shall be operational to include information technology, financial, divisional, and compliance driven. For the initial project scope, the airport anticipates a cost not to exceed $60,000. The agreement will be in final form as approved by City Legal. Airport Committee 01/04/2021 Recommend for passage Staff recommends approval. Consent 01/11/202121-068 CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 01/11/2021 21-068 Davitt Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement With Airport Business Solutions to Conduct Performance and Operations Audit Services at Bangor International Airport. WHEREAS, The City of Bangor, Maine is the owner of an airport located in Bangor, County of Penobscot, State of Maine, commonly known as Bangor International Airport; and WHEREAS, This Order will authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Airport Business Solutions (ABS) to conduct performance and operations audit services at the airport; and WHEREAS, ABS has over 30 years of aviation consulting and hands-on experience, which includes a unique combination of airport and FBO management experience; and WHEREAS, ABS has performed similar audits on airports of various sizes, as well as diverse FBO’s; and WHEREAS, ABS described a project approach and methodology that will be tailored to the needs of the airport. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, That The City Manager is authorized to execute an agreement with Airport Business Solutions (ABS) to conduct performance and operations audit services at the airport. This agreement shall be in final form as approved by City Legal. IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 11,2021 CO 21-068 Motion made and seconded for Passage of Consent Agenda Vote: 8—0 Councilors Voting Yes: Davitt, Dubay, Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Schaefer, Sprague, Tremble Councilors Voting No: None Passed CITY CLERK