Title
Fourth Parallel Runway Program Final Design Contracts
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $25,191,290 with RS&H Architects Engineers Planners Inc. for the final design services of the Runway Project under the Fourth Parallel Runway Program,
B. Approve a contract in the amount of $5,325,521 with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for the final design services of the North End-Around Taxiway Extension Project under the Fourth Parallel Runway Program,
C. Approve a contract in the amount of $6,999,826 with AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. for the final design services of the South End-Around Taxiway Project under the Fourth Parallel Runway Program, and
D. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Background
* Aviation is currently in the preliminary design phase for the Fourth Parallel Runway Program with Aviation Consulting Engineers, LLC, which will enhance airfield capacity and operational efficiency.
* The Fourth Parallel Runway Program consists of three major design projects, including the New Runway, North End-Around Taxiway (NEAT) Extension, and the South End-Around Taxiway (SEAT).
* The NEAT and SEAT projects will enhance safety by reducing runway crossings and increase operational efficiency by providing aircraft the ability to continuously taxi around the two center runways.
* These contracts will provide for the final design and bidding services of the individual construction projects within the Fourth Parallel Runway Program.
* On August 18, 2022, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); four responses were received.
* Design of all three projects is anticipated to be complete fourth quarter 2024.
* This activity is occurring on airport property.
Explanation
Action A
* The Fourth Parallel Runway project will provide a 10,000-foot concrete runway and ...
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