Express Baggage Handling Services Permit Application

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has issued a solicitation for an Express Baggage Handling Services Permit Application at Orlando International Airport. This permit allows for on-airport and off-airport baggage trucking and handling operations, specifically facilitating the movement of luggage between local resorts or hotels and the Remote Screening Facility. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate the operational capacity to move 7,500 bags per day and must hold binding baggage handling contracts with at least one of the top five airlines operating at the airport. Additionally, applicants must provide proof of a contract with an off-airport facility, such as a resort or hotel group, that provides a minimum of 8,000 room nights per night. The application process requires the submission of a detailed questionnaire and several supporting documents, including space requirement charts with visual maps, security plans for off-airport facilities, and proof of insurance. Applicants must comply with strict regulatory standards, including the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program and regulations from the TSA and Department of Homeland Security. Mandatory certifications include maintaining a drug-free workplace under Florida law and utilizing the E-Verify system for employment verification. Significant insurance requirements are in place, including $5,000,000 in commercial general liability and $5,000,000 in automobile liability for vehicles used in the Air Operations Area. A non-refundable $1,000 application fee is required, and all submissions must be made through the designated online portal in PDF format by the specified deadline.