Specifications include, but are not limited to: The AODB, including its individual modules (e.g., resource management), will serve as the central hub for all airport operations, providing real-time data management and decision support. The AODB is envisioned to streamline operations, enhance data accuracy, and improve overall airport efficiency. It will be pivotal in managing diverse data streams encompassing flight information, resource allocation, informed decision making, and additional future uses. The system will be instrumental in ensuring smooth and efficient airport operations, directly contributing to enhanced passenger experiences and compliance by helping O’Hare maintain its commitments to its airlines and regulatory partners. O’Hare currently uses an AODB to manage flight data streams and manage airport resources. The primary focus of this existing AODB has been at O’Hare’s primary international terminal, Terminal Five. The scope of this RFP, however, is much broader and encompasses O’Hare’s entire operations and terminals, across all concourses. At a high level, this RFP seeks responses from proponents addressing the following areas: 1.2.1 System Architecture The AODB system will feature a robust and scalable architecture, capable of integrating seamlessly with existing airport systems such as Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS), Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), and other operational tools. It should be designed with scalability in mind to accommodate future technological advancements and operational needs. The architecture must support high availability and be resilient to operational disruptions. 1.2.2 Avoiding Excess Customization is Preferred We are seeking, to the extent possible, an off-the-shelf software package that aligns with our operational requirements without necessitating extensive manual customization. The ideal solution shall be a comprehensive, ready-to-deploy system capable of seamlessly integrating into our existing infrastructure, offering a wide range of functionalities to meet our specific needs right out of the box. It should inherently support our core operational processes, including flight and gate scheduling, resource management, passenger information services, and common FIDS, BIDS, and MUFIDS applications, among others, ensuring that we can leverage a set of core features without the need for extensive modifications or bespoke development. It should also allow non-technical users to configure and customize the AODB system without the need for coding. And it should provide a user-friendly interface for updating system parameters, workflows, and business rules. The goal of this procurement is to minimize implementation time and costs while maximizing efficiency and reliability, thereby enhancing our operational capabilities with a proven, market-ready solution that has a track record of successful deployments in environments like ours. We do value additional and future capabilities, but for this initial project, will are focused on core functionality and deployment speed.
