Title
Airport North End Taxiway Environmental Assessment
Action
Action:
A. Approve a professional services contract in the amount of $249,660 with Ricondo & Associates, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the North End-Around Taxiway, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance in the amount of $249,660 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* The Airport is currently in the planning stages for the North End-Around Taxiway. The Taxiway will allow taxiing aircraft to move around the runway instead of across active runways.
* The North End-Around Taxiway will reduce opportunities for runway incursions (the improper presence of an aircraft on the runway). It will also increase the level of airfield efficiency by providing a non-stop route to the air carrier ramp.
* In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, an environmental assessment is necessary to document the environmental impacts associated with construction of this project.
* On July 27, 2017, City Council approved contracts for planning consultation services with four vendors: Landrum and Brown, Inc., RS&H Architects Engineers Planners, Inc., GS&P/NC PC, and Ricondo & Associates, Inc.
* Of the four consultants approved for planning consultation services, Ricondo & Associates, Inc. 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. Ricondo & Associates, Inc. has committed 6.90% ($17,358) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
* Edward-Pitman Environmental Inc. (DBE) ($13,500) (wetland and biological resources survey)
* Khafra Engineering Consultants Inc...
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