Minnesota Statewide Economic Impact Plan

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Nov 21, 2025
Due:	Dec 22, 2025
Agency:	State Government of Minnesota
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D U - Education and Training Services
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MnDOT Contract No. 1061535

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

Preliminary Scope of Services

The Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics (MnDOT Aeronautics) seeks a Successful

Responder to complete a dynamic, continuously updated Aviation Economic Impact Plan. This Plan will quantify

direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts from Minnesota’s 132 public-use airports, providing a valuable

foundation for strategic aviation policy and investment decisions.

The Plan will be developed in partnership with a Minnesota-based academic institution, promoting local economic

insight, methodological rigor, and continuity of research and application.

Task 1: Project Initiation and Administration

The Successful Responder will facilitate a project kickoff meeting with MnDOT Aeronautics and partners to clearly

establish objectives, expectations, and roles. A detailed project management plan will be created and maintained

throughout the contract period, including regular progress reviews and communication protocols to ensure

effective execution.

Task 2: Methodological Framework Development

The Successful Responder will establish a comprehensive methodological framework for evaluating direct,

indirect, and induced economic impacts. Emphasis will be placed on transparency and simplicity in

communication, while also exploring innovative methods for estimating visitor economic impacts at airports.

Current techniques, such as Quick Response (QR) code or Wi-Fi-initiated surveys, will be improved or reimagined.

Consultants are encouraged to propose and test creative solutions that enhance accuracy and scalability. MnDOT

and academic partners will work with The Successful Responder to reach consensus on modeling inputs and

assumptions.

Task 3: Data Collection for Direct Economic Impacts

The Successful Responder will implement a structured, ongoing data collection strategy to capture direct

economic impact data from Minnesota’s public-use airports. The proposal will define an optimal sampling

structure (e.g., rolling 3-year cycle, tiered update schedule based on airport state classification) based on airport

type and operational scale. Surveys, site visits, stakeholder interviews, and reputable secondary sources will all be

considered. The process must prioritize consistency, efficiency, and the potential for long-term maintenance.

The Successful Responder will identify and propose technical solutions to enhance operational data collection

capabilities for Minnesota airports. This type of data includes the frequency and types of aircraft operations at

Minnesota airports and is a critical input to understanding an airport’s economic impact.

Task 4: Economic Modeling for Indirect and Induced Impacts

The Successful Responder will conduct annual modeling to estimate indirect and induced impacts, using

recognized tools like Impact Analysis for Planning (IMPLAN) or equivalent systems. All assumptions, data sources,

and modeling techniques must be fully documented. The process will be replicable and designed to accommodate

refinement over time based on updated inputs or stakeholder feedback.

Task 5: Dynamic Economic Impact Dashboard Development

An interactive, web-based dashboard will be developed to visualize and communicate key findings. The dashboard

will support exploration of historical trends, impact categories, and individual airport data, with functionality for

scenario testing and report downloads. Design will prioritize ease of use, scalability, and maintenance by MnDOT

staff.

MnDOT Contract No. 1061535

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

Task 6: Minnesota Aviation and Aerospace Industry Analysis

The Successful Responder will deliver a broad analysis of Minnesota’s aviation and aerospace ecosystem,

encompassing operational categories such as commercial, business, recreational, and unmanned aviation, along

with cargo operations. Additionally, the analysis will explore supporting elements including the workforce

pipeline, educational institutions, aerospace manufacturing, and supply chains. This task will identify

opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends statewide, and connect statewide dynamics with airport-specific

industry snapshots. Case studies or success stories are encouraged to bring key findings to life.

Task 7: Publication of Economic Impact Analysis Methodology and Industry Analysis Results

The Successful Responder will produce a comprehensive and clearly articulated publication detailing the

methodology used for Minnesota's aviation economic impact analysis. This document will transparently outline

processes, assumptions, data sources, and modeling approaches utilized throughout the study. Additionally, the

publication will incorporate key findings from the Minnesota Aviation and Aerospace Industry Analysis (Task 6),

highlighting statewide dynamics, emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within the aviation and

aerospace sectors. The publication will be designed for clarity, accessibility, and usability by diverse stakeholders

including policymakers, industry partners, and the public.

Task 8: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

The Successful Responder will lead robust stakeholder engagement efforts, including the formation and

management of an advisory committee and execution of annual public engagement activities. The Successful

Responder will design and implement a proactive communications strategy to effectively disseminate project

findings, build community awareness, and encourage active airport and economic development participation.

Furthermore, the Successful Responder will facilitate meetings with airports and local community stakeholders

each time their specific economic impact data is updated, consistent with the established update cadence to

ensure ongoing local relevance, understanding, and application of the economic impact findings. The meetings

will also focus on the local community’s economic development strategy and any thoughts from the airport on

how to enhance economic competitiveness at the airport.

Table 1: Anticipated Minnesota Continuous Aviation Economic Impact Analysis Project Schedule

Task Description

1 Project Initiation and Administration

2 Methodological Framework Development

3 Data Collection for Direct Economic Impacts

4 Economic Modeling for Indirect and Induced Impacts

5 Dynamic Economic Impact Dashboard Development

6 Minnesota Aviation and Aerospace Industry Analysis

7 Publication of Economic Impact Analysis Methodology

and Industry Analysis Results

8 Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Begin

Project Award

Award +1 month

Award +3 months

Award +9 months

Award +12 months

Award +18 months

Complete

Award +1 month

Award +3 months

Ongoing

Award +18 months

Award +24 months

Ongoing

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