# Texas Abilene Civic Plus #RFP #CB-2703

Abilene Regional Airport seeks operator for terminal food, beverage, and vending concessions

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP #CB-2703
**NAICS:** 722310, 445299

This opportunity invites qualified businesses to operate food, beverage, and vending concessions at Abilene Regional Airport Terminal.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Abilene, Abilene Regional Airport, Airport Development Board
- Scope of Work:
  - Operate a food and beverage concession (restaurant or similar) within the airport terminal
  - Provide, install, and maintain modern vending machines and/or kiosks for snacks, beverages, and convenience items
  - Ensure all vending equipment is commercial-grade, tamper-resistant, and supports cashless payments (credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
  - Implement remote inventory and malfunction monitoring for vending equipment
  - Submit detailed business plans, menu offerings, pricing, hours of operation, and staffing plans
  - Maintain, repair, and replace all equipment as needed
  - Comply with health, safety, fire, and accessibility codes
- Unique Requirements:
  - Flexibility for various service models (self-service, attended, hybrid)
  - Operation at least six days per week for food/beverage services
  - Acceptance of all major credit cards and cashless payment methods
  - Regular exterminator service
  - Adaptability during terminal construction and renovations
  - Emphasis on high-quality, consistent service for airport passengers, employees, and visitors
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified proposers
- Contract term negotiable up to five years with possible extensions

### Description

This solicitation is for concessions at the Abilene Regional Airport, including food, beverage, and vending services. The City of Abilene is seeking proposals to operate these concessions in the airport terminal. The contract term is negotiable up to five years with optional extensions. The City aims to ensure high-quality, consistent service for passengers, employees, and visitors, with specific requirements for operation days, payment methods, equipment standards, and maintenance responsibilities.

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