Opportunity
San Antonio Sanantonio #RFP 26-092; RFx 6100019725
San Antonio International Airport Centralized Receiving & Distribution Center (CRDC) Operations Solicitation
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-092; RFx 6100019725
NAICS
493110, 493120
The City of San Antonio's Aviation Department is seeking a qualified contractor to establish and operate a Centralized Receiving and Distribution Center (CRDC) for San Antonio International Airport. - Government Buyer: - City of San Antonio, Finance Department, Procurement Division (Aviation Department) - Contact: Charisma Esparza - Scope of Work: - Contractor must secure, develop, and operate an off-airport CRDC facility - Facility will support receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of food, beverages, consumables, and non-food supplies for airport concessionaires, lounges, airline catering units, and other tenants - Facility must serve Terminals A, B, and the future Terminal C - Operations must comply with TSA-approved Airport Security Program standards, including 100% inspection of vendor deliveries - Contractor responsible for all capital improvements, dock equipment, racking, coolers/freezers, screening areas, security systems, utilities, and ongoing maintenance - Contractor must purchase, maintain, and certify screening/inspection equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facility must be off-airport and meet all operational, security, and regulatory requirements - 5-point evaluation preference for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses - Capital costs to be amortized over the contract term; annual operating cost adjustments - Operations to begin by the specified operational start date, with Terminal C docks opening later - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified contractors able to meet all requirements.
Description
The City of San Antonio is soliciting proposals for a qualified contractor to provide the City's Aviation Department with a Centralized Receiving and Distribution Center (CRDC). The CRDC will streamline and centralize the receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of food, beverages, consumables, and non-food supplies to various concessionaires, lounges, airline catering units, and other authorized tenants. The center aims to enhance logistical efficiency, security, cost-effectiveness, and service consistency within the airport environment. The selected respondent will be responsible for identifying, securing, developing, and operating a suitable facility that meets all operational, security, regulatory, and program requirements outlined in the RFP.