Airport Seeks Bids for Children's Play Area

Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport is inviting bids for the design and installation of a children’s play area named “The Vermont Life” in the sterile zone near Gate 9, designed for infants as young as three months up to children aged 10 or 11. The space will feature secure, permanently installed play structures, interactive elements, and STEM-based learning activities aimed at stimulating curiosity and engagement during travel. The area will be fully visible to accompanying adults to promote supervision, enhance the family travel experience, reduce terminal congestion, and contribute to a more modern and family-friendly airport environment. Proposals must be submitted by July 15, 2026, with inquiries directed to the primary point of contact at the airport. The solicitation, numbered 73925, was posted on July 2, 2026, under the Vermont Department of Economic Development, with all work expected to take place at the airport in Burlington, Vermont.