REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 9, 2020
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a consultant services agreement with Landry Consulting LLC to provide consulting services related to developing the Fresno Yosemite International Airport's Safety Management System program in an amount not to exceed $99,970 (Council District 4).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a consulting agreement (Agreement) with Landry Consulting LLC (Landry) to provide professional consulting services related to the development of Fresno Yosemite International Airport's (FAT) Safety Management System program in an amount not to exceed $99,970.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has provided a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking stating that all US Airports with commercial passenger service will need an Airport Safety Management System (SMS), which emphasizes safety management as a holistic and fundamental business process that is tied to decision making, management capabilities, risk controls, knowledge sharing, and promotes a culture of safety.
SMS is a new FAA requirement. The initial steps in the SMS process, which Landry will assist the Airport with, include development of an SMS plan for review and approval by the FAA, training, implementation and monitoring. Once the SMS program is established, Airports will integrate and manage it internally. This effort proactively keeps FAT ahead of the regulatory curve and is timely as the airport embarks on its major expansion program, FATforward. The term of the Agreement is through December 31, 2023.
BACKGROUND
Consulting support services are utilized in the airport industry in the development of complex programs, including an organization-wide Airports SMS. Services provided include gap analysis, overall safety assessment, program development, implementation, and ensuring all FAA guidance are met. For t...
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