Title
Runway 18R/36L Improvement Design Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $306,080 with Talbert, Bright and Ellington, Inc. to provide design and construction related professional services for Runway 18R/36L improvements, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $306,080 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* The Airport needs to perform improvements to the Runway 18R/36L safety area and replace all of the concrete joint sealant for the runway to extend the useful life of the pavement.
* The contract with Talbert, Bright and Ellington, Inc. will provide design and construction services to complete 370,000 linear feet of concrete joint seal replacement and repairs to safety areas that have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and landing aircraft over the last seven years.
* The contract will include surveying, design engineering, construction administration, and construction materials testing.
* On April 14, 2014, the City issued a Request for Qualifications for general architectural and engineering services; 14 firms submitted proposals.
* Aviation staff evaluated and selected Talbert, Bright and Ellington, Inc. based on the company's experience on similar airfield projects.
* Aviation selected Talbert, Bright and Ellington, Inc. as the original designer for Runway 18R/36L.
* Design services for this project will be complete within six months. The City Council will be asked to consider award of a construction contract in mid-2017.
* The total project cost is estimated at $4.6 million and is included in the Aviation Community Investment Plan.
* The Airport will seek a Federal Aviation Administration grant for reimbursement of the eligible project costs, up to 75%.
Disadvantaged Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process.
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