Opportunity

Denton Ionwave #RFI - 047

RFI for Airport Strategic Business Plan Development at Denton Enterprise Airport

Posted

May 07, 2026

Respond By

May 27, 2026

Identifier

RFI - 047

NAICS

541611

The City of Denton is seeking information from experienced airport planning firms to guide the development of a long-term strategic business plan for Denton Enterprise Airport (DTO). - Government Buyer: - City of Denton Procurement Office - Denton Enterprise Airport - Scope of Requested Services: - Development of a 35-year strategic business plan for DTO - Market analysis, SWOT assessment, financial planning, stakeholder engagement, and strategic recommendations - Addressing revenue enhancement, competitiveness, governance, and integration of new technologies (e.g., Unmanned Aerial Systems, Advanced Air Mobility) - Budget guidance, project timeline, and resource needs - Airport Master Plan Context: - Planned infrastructure improvements: runway extensions, EMAS beds, taxiway realignments, apron expansions, new hangars (96 T-hangars, 24 box hangars, 8 conventional hangars), new GA terminal, fuel farm expansion, and a reserved vertiport site - Environmental and land use compatibility considerations - Unique Requirements: - Respondents must demonstrate proven experience in airport or transportation strategic planning - Provide examples of past work, typical deliverables, and innovative approaches - No specific OEMs or products are requested at this stage; focus is on expertise and recommendations - Place of Performance: - Denton Enterprise Airport (DTO), 5000 Airport Road, Denton, TX - City of Denton government offices - Specific airport facilities: Runway 18R-36L, Runway 18L-36R, Loop 288, Tom Cole Road - This is an RFI to inform a future RFP; no contract or award is guaranteed from this stage.

Description

The City of Denton is requesting information from qualified firms for the development of a strategic business plan for Denton Enterprise Airport. The plan will analyze the market, assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and provide actionable objectives for the next 35 years. The airport seeks innovative and cost-effective solutions to address challenges such as revenue enhancement, competitiveness, and governance. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to gather data to develop a future Request for Proposals (RFP) and is not a solicitation for bids or a guarantee of contract award.

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