Foreign Currency Exchange Services

The Wayne County Airport Authority has issued a Request for Information to gather market insights and potential solutions for reinstating foreign currency exchange services at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The initiative aims to restore full-service currency exchange operations, including staffed teller services and automated Currency Exchange Teller Machines (CCTMs), targeted for implementation between late 2026 and mid-2027. The RFI seeks detailed responses on service offerings, preferred locations within the airport, industry experience, and business arrangements, with a focus on supporting international travelers through currency conversion, cash advances, wire transfers, and related financial services. The procurement process is in the information-gathering phase, and no award or contractual commitment will result from this RFI. Responses are due by December 4, 2025, via the BidNet Direct portal. The contract, managed by the Wayne County Airport Authority under NAICS code 523160, involves a potential contract size ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, though specific pricing or contractual terms are not yet defined. The project emphasizes operational models that include both staffed and automated services, with considerations for ancillary offerings such as traveler’s checks and money orders, and adherence to airport security and accessibility standards. While operational and passenger data—such as airline destinations, terminal assignments, and passenger traffic—are provided, detailed contractual clauses, evaluation factors, or specific performance standards are not included at this stage. The procurement process is structured to solicit innovative proposals that align with the airport’s goals of enhancing international traveler services, with instructions emphasizing concise, clear responses submitted electronically. The overall effort aims to improve the airport’s currency exchange capabilities, ensuring seamless financial services for international visitors, within a framework that will be further developed through subsequent solicitations.