Beyond crowd control: Atlanta weighs $26.7M airport-services renewal

A proposed $26.7 million contractor renewal at Hartsfield-Jackson carries an ambition beyond managing crowds: expanded support for a program intended to streamline screening for international passengers and baggage connecting to other flights.⁠[1]

Atlanta’s Transportation Committee is scheduled to consider resolution 26-R-4265 on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. It would authorize the sole two-year renewal of the terminal and concourse screening and inspection services agreement with HSS-ALL(N)1 ATL, LLC JV.⁠[1]

The resolution describes the contractor’s existing work as crowd control, assistance during special events and irregular operations, managing peak-period passenger flow and emergency support. Aviation now seeks increased scope and funding under that agreement for One Stop Security, which the department describes as an international aviation security initiative for connecting passengers and bags.⁠[1]

The distinction matters: $26,681,738.04 is the ceiling for the entire proposed renewal, not a separately identified One Stop Security budget. The resolution does not specify which international connections the expanded services would cover or when those services would begin.⁠[1]

The current contract term expires Feb. 5, 2027. The renewal would run from Feb. 6, 2027, through Feb. 5, 2029, paid from the Airport Revenue Fund.⁠[1]

The Oct. 14 listing is a scheduled review, not approval of the renewal. Even if authorized, the agreement would require legal approval, mayoral execution, clerk attestation and delivery to the contractor before binding the city.⁠[1]