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 for rehabilitation/reconstruction at FAT. Through a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process the Airports Department (Department) invited civil engineering firms that could provide comprehensive full-service planning, design, construction document preparation, bidding support and construction administration to submit Statements of Qualifications. The Department published a public notice in The Business Journal, posted information on the Airport's website for qualified firms and direct mailed the RFQ to all interested firms. Ten professional consulting firms responded to the RFQ and their qualifications were evaluated by a committee of four in accordance with the provisions of the RFQ and FAA regulations. The firms were rated based on the evaluations and three firms were selected for future service. Of those three firms, it has been determined by the Department that KH is most qualified to perform the Project.
The agreement has been approved by the FAA and has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney's office.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Not applicable since the agreement does not constitute a project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
The City's Local Preference Ordinance (FMC 4-108) does not apply since federal funding is being used.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this Project is provided by FAA (ACIP) grants and Measure C Regional Transportation Program funds. The Project is included in the City's FY 2015 budget. There is no impact to the General Fund from this action.
Attachments:
- Agreement
- Site Map