REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 28, 2014
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a consultant services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Consulting Airport Engineers, to provide professional civil engineering consulting services for the rehabilitation/reconstruction of the west side terminal apron at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in an amount not to exceed $485,000
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a consultant services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KH) for the rehabilitation design of the west side terminal apron at FAT.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Rehabilitation/reconstruction of the commercial aviation apron on the west side of the terminal (Project) is necessary based on the results of pavement evaluations conducted as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated Pavement Management Plan (PMP) for FAT. The Project will remove and replace existing pavements, lighting and drainage facilities. Also planned are electric vehicle charging stations for airline support equipment, infrastructure for future boarding bridges, new markings and signage. KH will provide the professional engineering services necessary for this work.
BACKGROUND
The FAA approved Airport Capital Improvement Program (ACIP) for FAT identifies a number of airfield related projects including the rehabilitation/reconstruction of the west side commercial aviation apron. The ACIP is FAA's tool to ensure that projects are properly prioritized with regard to the safe and secure operation of the airport and to provide appropriate project funding. The prioritization of airfield projects at FAT is based on the FAA approved Airport PMP, which evaluates pavement conditions and life-cycle costs. This Project is the next area of aged, deteriorating pavement scheduled ...
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