Title
Airport Crossfield Taxiway and De-Ice Pad Environmental Assessment
Action
Action:
A. Approve a professional services contract in the amount of $204,740 with Landrum and Brown, Incorporated to prepare an Environmental Assessment for a Crossfield taxiway and de-ice pad, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* The Airport is currently in the planning stages for the South Crossfield Taxiway and De-Ice Pad. These projects will both promote airfield efficiency and safety.
* Construction of the south crossfield taxiway will connect the east and west sides of the airfield to provide efficient aircraft flow. This taxiway will also relieve congestion on the air carrier ramp by separating military, general aviation, and cargo operations from the vicinity of the air carrier ramp to avoid delay.
* Construction of the de-ice pad will replace and augment the existing de-ice pad on the south cargo ramp that has been rendered unusable due to a large increase in air cargo service. De-ice pads are required for preparing aircraft during inclement winter weather.
* Per Federal Aviation Regulations, the Environmental Assessment will document the environmental impacts associated with construction of these projects.
* On March 23, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Planning Services. In response to the RFQ, the City received statements of qualifications from interested service providers. Landrum and Brown best meets the City's needs in terms of qualifications, experience, and responsiveness to RFQ requirements for this project.
* This activity is occurring on airport property, which is in Council District 3.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process.
Landrum & Brown, Inc. has committed 11.71% (...
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