Airport Terminal Advertising Consultant Services

Location:	District of Columbia
Posted:	Nov 12, 2026
Due:	Dec 18, 2026
Agency:	Airports Council International
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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The Birmingham Airport Authority (“BAA” or “Authority”) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (each a “Proposer”) to provide consulting services for the development, optimization, and management of advertising opportunities within airport terminal facilities at the Birmingham-Shuttleworth International Airport (BHM) (the “Airport”). The selected Proposer (the “Consultant”) will help maximize non-aeronautical revenue while enhancing passenger experience and maintaining brand integrity.

Submission Deadline: December 18, 2026

Submitting Organization: Birmingham Airport Authority

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Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFQ)

For Auditing and Related Financial Auditing Services

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Birmingham Airport Authority

Closing Date: December 18, 2026

I. Introduction

A. Project Description

The Birmingham Airport Authority (BAA or Authority) is accepting Statements of

Qualifications (“Qualifications”) from qualified and experienced certified public

accounting firms to perform its annual audit and assist in the preparation of yearly

audited financial statements, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and related

filings. BAA may at times request additional auditing and related financial advisory

services.

The selected firm will provide independent auditing, financial review, compliance

auditing, and other related services as requested by the Authority.

The Authority intends to select a firm that demonstrates substantial experience auditing

airports, governmental entities, aviation-related businesses, and federally funded

programs.

The resulting agreement is anticipated to have an initial term of three (3) years, with the

option for two (2) one-year extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and approval

by the Authority.

B. General Information:

The Authority is an independent authority of the City of Birmingham (the City) that was

established in June 1986. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM or the

Airport) is operated by the Authority pursuant to an 84-year lease which expires on

September 15, 2070. The Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors

that are nominated by the Mayor of the City and appointed by the City Council to

staggered six-year terms. The Board appoints a President and CEO who is responsible for

managing the overall operation of the Airport.

The Airport is classified as a small hub by the FAA and had approximately 1,628,000

enplanements in fiscal year 2026. The Authority’s fiscal year is July 1 through June 30.

The Airport is located four miles northeast of downtown Birmingham in Jefferson County,

Alabama within the city of Birmingham. It occupies approximately 1,600 acres of land

within the perimeter fence, of which approximately 75 acres have not been developed.

Terminal Facilities

The terminal complex is located within the open V of the Airport’s two runways. The

Terminal follows a semi-circular layout with a linear concourse (B) and two pier

concourses (A and C). The Terminal consists of 425,000 square feet, of which

approximately 36 percent has revenue-producing potential. The Terminal has 19 gate

positions that are currently utilized by American, Breeze, Delta, Southwest, and United.

The terminal also contains seven food and beverage and six retail locations.

Parking Facilities

Public parking is available in a seven-level garage located across the terminal access

roadway from the Terminal. The garage offers daily, hourly and rental car ready return

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parking via 5,354 parking spaces. There are 1,299 economy spaces and a 40-space cell

phone lot located on Airline Drive near the Terminal.

Airfield Facilities

The runway system is comprised of two runways, 6/24 and 18/36, arranged in an open V

configuration. Runway 6/24 is 12,000 feet long and 150 feet wide and equipped with

instrument landing systems for arrivals. Runway 18/36 is 7,100 feet long and 150 feet

wide. Runway 18 is a non-precision instrument approach runway that has an instrument

landing system localizer as its only ground-based equipment. Runway 36 is a visual

approach runway with no ground-based equipment.

Other Material Facilities

Kaiser Aircraft Industries, Inc. aircraft maintenance complex, comprised of 12

maintenance hangars with associated aircraft parking aprons and taxiways, leases

approximately 185 acres on the southwest side of the Airport adjacent to the Messer-

Airport Highway.

The Authority has two air cargo buildings. One contains approximately 44,000 square

feet. The second cargo building, which was completed in 2024, contains 53,000 square

feet. Both facilities are located just south of Runway 6/24.

Two fixed based operators, Atlantic Aviation and Million Air, serve general aviation and

executive aircraft operators at the Airport at two locations on the airfield. There are

presently 24 parcels being leased from the Authority for executive hangar facilities; these

facilities are located east of runway 18/36 and north of runway 6/24.

The Alabama Air/Army National Guard operates on the north side of runway 6/24 from

facilities occupying approximately 180 acres of land. In addition to the foregoing, there

are various other facilities located at the Airport, including, among others, an Authority

maintenance building, TSA offices and an FAA Air Traffic Control Tower.

Required Qualifications

The following qualifications are intended to ensure the proposer has the necessary

experience and expertise to conduct the audit for the Board. The proposer shall:

A. Be a licensed CPA firm in good standing that holds a current permit to practice issued

by the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy (or whose individual licensees

performing attest services qualify for practice privileges under Ala. Code § 34-1-7) and

that is able to meet the Authority’s insurance requirements.

B. Have, or will obtain prior to execution of the agreement, all necessary licenses and

registrations to do business in the State of Alabama, including registration with the

Alabama Secretary of State if the firm is a foreign entity. It is preferred, however not

required, that the proposer have an office located within the Birmingham

metropolitan area for the purpose of timely interactions with the Board and staff;

office location will not be scored as an evaluation criterion. Firms not located in the

local area will include separately stated expenses related to travel in their proposals.

C. Have a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in conducting financial

audits of governmental organizations, preferably commercial service airports, in

compliance with applicable standards contained in Government Auditing Standards

issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

D. Have experience with federal grant compliance and FAA funded airport projects.

1. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience auditing under 2 CFR Part

200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit

Requirements for Federal Awards).

2. Proven experience working with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant

programs, specifically the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Passenger

Facility Charge (PFC) audit guide requirements.

E. Demonstrate that staff scheduled to perform the audit collectively possess:

1. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS),

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certification process, OMB

Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit

Requirements for Federal Awards, Circular and PFC Regulations (PFC 14 CFR

Part 158) applicable to this audit and the education, skills and experience to

apply such knowledge;

2. General knowledge of the environment in which BHM operates, including the

application of both federal and state laws and regulations applicable to

airport authorities, municipalities, and airports.

F. Show verifiable experience working with governmental agencies, airports, or public

boards with an annual budget greater than $50 million by providing:

1. Three references from past governmental audits from entities with budgets

greater than $50 million, including the agency's name, address and phone

number along with a contact person's name and title.

2. Copies of, or access to, prior audited financial statements and/or Annual

Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR) of a similar nature to the

Authority’s.

3. Indicate if staff has experience working with Workiva software.

G. Adequate professional liability insurance.

H. Have no conflicts of interest that would impair the firm’s independence.

I. Not be disqualified under 2 CFR § 200.509(b) by reason of having prepared the

Authority’s indirect cost proposal or cost allocation plan.

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D. Scope of Services

The selected Auditor shall provide auditing and related services as directed by the

Authority. Services may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following.

1. Annual Financial Audit

Perform an independent annual financial audit of the Authority in accordance

with applicable professional auditing standards and governmental accounting

requirements and express an opinion on the fair representation of its:

• Statements of Net Position;

• Statements of Net Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Fund

Position;

• Statements of Cash Flow;

• Statements of Fiduciary Net Position;

• Statements of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position, and

• Related Notes to the Financial Statements and Required Supplementary

Information.

2. Federal and Grant Compliance Auditing

Perform independent financial audits of the Authority’s federally funded airport

programs and issue related opinions and reports on the following:

• Compliance and internal control over financial reporting based on the

audit of the financial statements;

• Compliance for Each Major Program and Report on Internal Control over

Compliance in Accordance with the Uniform Guidance;

• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards;

• Compliance for Passenger Facility Charge Program and Report on Internal

Control over Compliance in Accordance with the Passenger Facility

Charge Program;

• Report on Passenger Facility Charge Revenues and Disbursements

Schedules Required By The PFC Guide, and

• Opinion on the Authority’s use of airport revenue, as required by FAA

Airport Sponsor Assurance 25(b), as part of the annual Single Audit;

• Submission on the single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit

Clearinghouse’s Internet Data Entry System.

3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Assist the Authority with the preparation of the ACFR, including the following:

• Educating the Authority on new GASB statements;

• Ensuring the ACFR is in compliance with the requirements for the

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of

Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (COA);

• Assistance in responding to the COA Detailed Listing of Comments and

Suggestions for Improvement;

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