REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
BY: FRANCISCO PARTIDA, Assistant Director
Airports Department
JON BARTEL, Project Manager
Airports Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the consultant services agreement with Hill International, Inc., to provide professional construction management services for the Terminal Expansion Project at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport in an amount not to exceed $3,311,516.00 (Council District 4)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of a consultant services agreement with Hill International, Inc., in the amount of $3,311,516.00 for professional construction management services for the Terminal Expansion Project at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and to authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to unprecedented growth and to maintain high levels of service expected by the public the Airports Department has initiated the FAT Terminal Expansion Project and is currently in construction as a Design-Build Contract. The construction of a new terminal concourse will add capacity to meet passenger demand while improving safety, security, and the efficient operation of domestic/international flights. The Project expands the airport to meet current and future needs, incorporates ADA improvements and enhances the travel experience while providing increased travel options for the region.
Upon completion, the Project will accommodate FAT's passenger demand projected for FY 2025 and beyond and will have put up to 250 people to work, with the vast majority of the craft labor workforce from the Fresno area. Putting people to work at a time when it is most needed is a strong, positive and confidence building step for the City. To ensure compliance with FAA requirements, building and labor codes, additional construction management services are required to provide i...
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