Executive Media Training Services

The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board is seeking qualified consultants to deliver executive media training services to 6 to 10 senior leadership and C-suite executives, focusing on preparing them for media interviews, public appearances, crisis communications, and other high-profile engagements. The solicitation, identified as DFW19356, is an informal Request for Quotation with an estimated value under $100,000, conducted under Texas Local Government Code Title 8, Subtitle A, Chapter 252. Responses must be submitted exclusively through the BonfireHub portal by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on August 3, 2026, and will not be accepted via email, mail, or fax. The procurement does not set aside any targets for small business enterprise participation, and no federal socioeconomic program certifications are required, though participation from firms certified by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, DFW Minority Supplier Development Council, or Women’s Business Council Southwest is encouraged. Contractors must provide training deliverables including mock interviews, coaching sessions, and final summary reports with actionable recommendations, all delivered in accordance with industry standards and professional workmanship. The performance period is six months, beginning with the Notice to Proceed and concluding no later than February 28, 2027, with work to be performed on airport property at locations directed by the Board’s Project Manager. All personnel must obtain and maintain an Airport ID Badge through the Access DFW portal, including a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and TSA Security Threat Assessment, and are subject to continuous monitoring via the FBI’s Rap Back system. The Contractor must designate two authorized signatories for badging compliance and ensure all personnel adhere to strict on-site conduct rules, including prohibitions on intoxication and weapons. The Board will evaluate proposals based on a best-value trade-off, weighing understanding of the Board’s needs and project approach at 45%, vendor qualifications and experience at 35%, and total proposed cost at 20%. Invoices must be submitted via email to imaging@dfwairport.com, including contract and purchase order numbers, and payment will be processed by the Procurement and Materials Management Department. The Contractor is solely responsible for quality, must use only new, unused, current-production materials, and must carry required insurance as outlined in Exhibit A, including a hold harmless and indemnification agreement for sole proprietors. Subcontracting is permitted but not recognized by the Board, which requires direct management by the Contractor’s on-site representative