Title
Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Airfield Lighting Vault Relocation Design Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $4,982,483 with AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. for design services for the Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Airfield Lighting Vault Relocation projects, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The South Ramp Expansion Program will enhance capacity and improve efficiency of the terminal ramp by addressing ramp congestion, improving taxi times, and enhancing safety.
§ The relocation of the Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Airfield Lighting Vault facilities is required for program completion.
§ This contract will provide for full design, field survey, engineering, permitting, and bidding services.
§ On September 3, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); two responses were received.
§ AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Aviation intends to return to City Council with a contract amendment for construction administration services prior to the start of construction.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
In accordance with the USDOT Interim Final Rule, at this time, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals cannot be established on contracts executed after October 3, 2025.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan