Title
Airport Runway Rehabilitation and Taxiway Removal
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $14,848,240 to the lowest responsive bidder Blythe Brothers Asphalt, LLC for the Runway 18L/36R Rehabilitation and Taxiway C7 Removal project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The project consists of milling and resurfacing the existing asphalt on Runway 18L/36R, the demolition of Taxiway C7 due to low aircraft traffic, and improvements to the runway safety area.
§ Additional work related to the runway rehabilitation includes construction of an additional asphalt ramp adjacent to the Delta taxiway, airfield lighting, grading, drainage, temporary sediment and erosion control measures, and pavement markings.
§ On December 6, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ On January 31, 2019, the City reissued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Blythe Brothers Asphalt, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter 2020.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property (Council District 3).
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Established DBE Goal: 15.00%
Committed DBE Goal: 15.43%
Blythe Brothers Asphalt, LLC exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 15.43% ($2,290,400) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Dakota Contracting Company (DBE) ($281,000) (concrete/demolition)
§ Express Logistics Services, Inc. (DBE) ($1,410,225) (hauling)
§ JJ Dal Supply Company, LLC (DBE) ($125,000) (electric supply)
§ Martin Landscaping Company, Inc. (DBE) ($74,175) (erosion control)
§ Traffic Control Safety Services, Inc. (DBE) ($400,000) (traffic control)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan