Opportunity
Southern California Association of Governments PlanetBids #27-017
SCAG Aviation Forecast Study Consulting Services Solicitation
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
27-017
NAICS
541690
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Aviation Forecast Study for the Southern California region. - Government Buyer: - Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - Contact: Ana Bello, Sr. Contracts Administrator - Scope of Work: - Develop regional forecasts for air passenger activity and air cargo demand - Cover eight commercial service airports: LAX, BUR, IPL, SNA, LGB, ONT, PSP, SBD - Include two air cargo airports: March Inland Port (RIV) and Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV) - Assess existing conditions and document current forecasting practices - Recommend strategies for improved coordination and consistency in aviation forecasting - Support airport ground access planning - Provide a system-level overview of general aviation and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) readiness (excludes detailed general aviation analysis) - Products/Services Requested: - Aviation Forecast Study Consulting Services (1 unit) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Electronic submission via PlanetBids - Lump sum contract with milestone/progress payments - 18-month period of performance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Estimated Contract Value: - $315,000 to $335,000
Description
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is soliciting proposals for the SCAG Aviation Forecast Study to develop regional forecasts of air passenger activity and air cargo demand for eight commercial service airports and two air cargo airports in the region. The study will focus on passenger and cargo demand, excluding general aviation airports, but will include an overview of general aviation activity and Advanced Air Mobility readiness. The consultant will conduct an existing conditions assessment, document current forecasting practices, develop demand forecasts, and recommend strategies to improve coordination and consistency in aviation forecasting. The contract is estimated to be between $315,000 and $335,000 with an 18-month period of performance.