Market Research and Insight Development Services

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is seeking a primary research provider to conduct market research and develop data-driven insights to gauge consumer sentiment.

Hillsborough County Aviation Authority


General
Open
Jun 03, 2026 02:00 PM
May 07, 2026 09:00 AM
Small Business (SB)
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
Contact
Rayesha Cotton
+18135541448
Tampa, FL, USA
Description

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (Authority) is issuing this Request for Proposals for Market Research and Insight Development services at Tampa International Airport. The Authority is seeking qualified respondents to provide ongoing, as-needed research services. These services will include gauging consumer sentiment and providing data-driven insights to support the Authority's strategic initiatives. The scope of services encompasses quantitative research, including survey design, execution, and analysis, as well as qualitative research, such as focus groups and in-depth interviews. A significant component of this solicitation is the on-site data collection for the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Passenger Survey program, which requires adherence to strict ACI guidelines and data collection protocols. The Authority, a self-supporting entity, manages Tampa International Airport, a major economic driver for the region. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering research findings that help the Authority improve airport operations and passenger experience. The contract will be awarded to a primary provider who demonstrates the best value to the Authority, with services provided on an on-call, as-needed basis.

Classification Codes
NAICS541910Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
PSCR422Market Research and Public Opinion Services (includes telephone and field interviews, focus testing, and surveys)
Smart Codes
market researchdata collectionconsumer sentiment analysis
Timeline
May 07, 2026 12:00 PM-Solicitation Documents Posted
May 14, 2026 12:00 PM-Non-Mandatory Pre-Solicitation Conference (optional)
May 20, 2026 12:00 PM-Question and Clarification Deadline
May 27, 2026 12:00 PM-Final Addendum Posted
May 28, 2026 12:00 PM-Notice of Minimum Qualifications, Technical Evaluation Meetings and Interviews Posted
Jun 03, 2026 12:00 PM-Response Deadline
Jun 11, 2026 12:00 PM-Minimum Qualifications Evaluation Meeting (optional)
Jun 22, 2026 12:00 PM-Technical Evaluation Meeting (optional)
Jun 23, 2026 12:00 PM-Short Listing Determined
Jun 29, 2026 12:00 PM-Interviews (optional)
Time TBD
Jun 30, 2026 12:00 PM-Technical Evaluation Meeting (optional)
Jul 07, 2026 12:00 PM-Best and Final Offer Form Sent to Respondents
Jul 14, 2026 12:00 PM-Best and Final Offer Responses Due
Jul 16, 2026 12:00 PM-Final Technical Evaluation Meeting (optional)
Jul 29, 2026 12:00 PM-Notification of Intent to Select/Award Posted
Sep 03, 2026 12:00 PM-Selection and Award by Authority Board (optional)