AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH COMBS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE NORTH APRON REHABILITATION PHASE I PROJECT
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Construction Agreement with Combs Construction Company, Inc., for the construction of the North Apron Rehabilitation Phase I Project in an amount not to exceed $543,798.37.
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Background
The North Apron area comprises parking and service areas for small aircraft. Recent pavement management reports indicate the area is in need of rehabilitation. In April 2016, Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Dibble Engineering to provide design services. The design has been completed for Phase I of the North Apron Rehabilitation Project.
On July 28, 2016, the city advertised a Notice to Contractors for construction of the north apron rehabilitation. On August 15, 2016, the Engineering Department received five bids with Combs Construction Company, Inc. submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The FAA has concurred with our recommendation to award the bid to Combs Construction Company, Inc.
Analysis
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has emphasized the priority for federal grant money to be allocated for airport pavement projects to protect the long-term investments that have been made to the nationwide airport system. To receive grants, airports must complete design and request reimbursement when the construction is bid. The city has received the grant funding through the FAA Airport Improvement Program.
The North Apron Rehabilitation is a project in the 2017 - 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 and includes the FAA AIP grant funding for the construction of this project.
Previous Related Council Action
On August 9, 2016, Council authorized entering into a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $865,000 for the North Apron Rehabilitation project.
On April 12, 2016, Council authorized entering into Professional Services Agreement with Dibble & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc., doing business as Dibble Engineering for the design services for the North Apron Rehabilitation project.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
The Airport plays an important role in meeting the demand for aviation services in the West Valley and serves as a general aviation reliever airport for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The north apron rehabilitation project will provide a suitable pavement structure and surface to transverse and park safely.
The Airport Administrator provides updates on this and other projects to the Aviation Advisory Commission during their monthly meetings. The Airport Master Plan and other information about the airport can be found on the airport website.
Budget and Financial Impacts
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Airport Capital Improvement Plan budget. Expenditures with Combs Construction Company are not to exceed $543,798.37.
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Cost |
Fund-Department-Account |
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$495,183 |
2120-79524-550800, North Apron Reconstruction Rehabilitation |
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$48,616 |
2210-65078-550800, Airport Matching Funds |
Capital Expense? Yes
Budgeted? Yes
Requesting Budget or Appropriation Transfer? No
If yes, where will the transfer be taken from?