Title
Airport Environmental Assessment for the Fourth Parallel Runway Contract Amendment
Action
Action:
Approve a contract amendment #2 for $707,200 with Landrum & Brown, Inc. for an amendment to the previously approved Environmental Assessment for the Fourth Parallel Runway and associated projects.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ On July 22, 2019, City Council approved a contract in the amount of $4,431,087 with Landrum & Brown, Inc. to provide environmental services for the Fourth Parallel Runway and associated projects.
§ On April 13, 2020, City Council approved Contract Amendment #1 in the amount of $837,317.
§ The Federal Aviation Administration requested the reevaluation of runway length, taxiway geometry, and separation based on upcoming Federal Aviation Administration Order Job Order 7110.65Y.
- The order changes runway separation requirements between runways, and
- Additional analysis is required since the order would result in significant changes to the way the airfield is used.
§ This amendment would provide for additional forecasting to help identify the impacts of COVID-19 on Aviation and provide for associated project management.
§ The new value of the contract, including amendment #2, is $5,975,604.
§ Federal Airport Improvement Program grants and Passenger Facility Charges will pay for this contract amendment.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property located in Council District 3.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
All additional work involved in this amendment will be performed by Landrum & Brown, Inc. and their existing subconsultants.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan