Title
Airport West Ramp Dual Taxilanes Change Order
Action
Action:
Approve change order #5 for $657,795.93 to the contract with Zachry Construction Corporation for the West Ramp Dual Taxilanes project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Aviation is in the construction phase for the West Ramp Dual Taxilanes project, which will provide the capacity to simultaneously taxi two aircraft around the west perimeter of Concourse A to alleviate congestion of aircraft taxi operations.
§ On May 28, 2024, City Council approved a contract with Zachry Construction Corporation for $22,784,995 for the West Ramp Dual Taxilanes project. During construction, additional services were required that were not originally known at the time of bid.
- Change order #1 in the amount of $56,927.21 was for pipe stabilization during excavation and reinforced concrete pipes required to connect to the existing system.
- Change order #2 in the amount of $6,954.78 was for additional jet fuel line work and to extend the contract by one day.
- Change order #3 in the amount of $39,103.27 was for additional pipe stabilization for storm drainage work.
- Change order #4 in the amount of $46,686.03 was for the removal of 200 feet of abandoned underground duct bank, replacing taxiway light fixtures, and extending the foundation of a taxiway sign.
- Change order #5 will provide for ramp and taxiway signage modifications.
§ The new total value of the contract including change order #5 is $23,592,462.22.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
This is a federal contract with a DBE goal that was in place prior to October 3, 2025. In accordance with the USDOT Interim Final Rule issued October 3, 2025, the original contract does not need to be changed, but DBE participation cannot be counted at this time.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan