Title
Airport Taxiway C Rehabilitation Design Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $646,555 to Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. for design and construction administration services for rehabilitation of Taxiway C, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $646,555 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ As part of its Pavement Management Program, the Airport has identified Taxiway C for rehabilitation of the concrete pavement to extend the useful life of the surface and maintain operational capacity of this heavily used taxiway.
§ The professional services contract will include surveying, geotechnical investigation, engineering, construction administration, and construction materials testing.
§ On April 14, 2014, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for general architectural and engineering services, including airfield engineering services. In response to the RFQ, the City received 14 proposals from interested professional service providers. Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. was one of three vendors selected to provide future airfield engineering services.
§ Aviation staff evaluated and determined that Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs based on their experience on similar airfield projects.
§ The Aviation Department will seek a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for reimbursement of the project costs, up to 75%.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Opportunity
The City negotiated subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process. For this contract, Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. has committed 35.50% ($229,555) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
• On-Spec Engineering (DBE, SBE) ($176,755) (design geotechnical and construction acceptance testing)
• Accutech Surveying and Mapping LLP (DBE, SBE) ($47,800) (ground and construction surveys)
• Connico Incorporated (DBE, State WBE) ($5,000) (plan QC review)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
The Aviation Department intends to seek a Federal Aviation Administration grant to pay for the grant-eligible portion of this project.
Attachments
Attachment
Budget Ordinance