Summary of Specifications:
INTRODUCTION: Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), the Wayne County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) hereby invites businesses that meet the qualifications set forth herein to submit Proposals to provide employment and labor law legal services to the Airport Authority. GENERAL INFORMATION: The Wayne County Airport Authority has operational jurisdiction of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Willow Run Airport, pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Aeronautics Code, as amended, being MCL 259.108-259. 125c, as fully approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. The Airport Authority requires, and will require from time to time in the future, qualified attorney and/or law firms to defend and represent its interests in employment litigation and labor law matters. The Airport Authority’s bargaining unit structure is currently comprised as follows: 10 bargaining units, 8 collective bargaining agreements (with membership levels): Bargaining Unit Membership Level# of Members AFSCME Local 953 Maintenance, Clerical, Skilled Trades 157 AFSCME Local 1862, 2057 & 2926 Mid-Level Managers, Foreman & Engineers/Architects Local 1862 = 111 Local 2057 = 12 Local 2926 = 6 AFSCME Local 3317 Police Sergeants & Lieutenants 20 Government Administration Association (GAA) High Level Managers & Supervisors 21 Local 741 Firefighters 56 Police Officers Assoc. of MI (POAM) Police Officers 75 Local 324A Power House Supervisors (Operating Engineers) 6 Local 324B Power House Assistants (Operations & Maintenance) 12 At-Will Appointees 88
