Offers shall be evaluated by Denver International Airport Evaluation Committee for market competitiveness and based on selection criteria set forth in the RFO.

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There is no submission deadline. Although Denver International Airport can close the RFO at any time, Denver International Airport Real Estate anticipates keeping the opportunity open for multiple years to allow interested parties an opportunity to present ideas for commercial development at Denver International Airport.

OFFER SUBMITTAL

Submitted offer is screened for responsiveness by Denver International Airport Contract Administrator before being passed on to Denver International Airport's commercial broker to be evaluated for market viability. If these two conditions are met, the offer is submitted to the Denver International Airport Real Estate Screening Committee.

 denver international airport rEAL ESTATE EVALUATION COMMITTEE

The SVP of Real Estate presents the offer to a diverse group of 3-5 standing members familiar with Denver International Airport Real Estate. The committee makes a decision to either reject the offer or engage with the offeror to further discuss the proposed program and lease terms. If offer is rejected, offeror will receive a rejection letter and will have the opportunity to revise their offer based upon feedback and resubmit. If the offer moves forward, offeror will be invited to discuss the opportunity and term of an LOI with Denver International Airport Real Estate.

LOI DRAFTING

The opportunity is further defined and site conditions are verified to be suitable for the proposed development. Business terms are outlined and include applicable City, State, or Federal social ordinance requirements.

LOI EXECUTION

The LOI is submitted to Denver International Airport leadership for approval and signature by the CEO. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) utilization goals and Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) plan requirements described by the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) are included as attachment to LOI. Upon signature of the LOI, Denver International Airport Real Estate, and offeror have 10 days to schedule a meeting with DSBO to begin setting MWVE goals and developing EDI plan.

FINAL LEASE NEGOTIATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Agreement is reached on business terms, lease boundary and social ordinance requirements (including ACDBE if applicable.) If applicable, Denver International Airport Government Affairs updates Registered Neighborhood Organizations and Council Member Town Hall on proposed development sites. Proposer finalizes EDI plan with DSBO.

LEASE EXECUTION

Denver International Airport and offeror sign the lease contract. Denver International Airport brings contract to Denver City Council for consideration. Contract executed if approved.