Airport Runway Improvement
Project Description
This project involves replacing the runway edge lights and airfield guidance signs. The current edge lights were installed in 1985 and are becoming obsolete. The electrical improvements will replace the current edge lights with an LED system that will reduce the electrical power usage as well as provide a brighter environment. Replacing the current non-illuminated airfield guidance signs is required by the FAA.
Project Manager: Ken Eichstaedt – Senior Civil Engineer
Traffic Impact
No surface vehicle traffic will be impacted by this project. However, during the installation of the new lighting system the airport hours for aviation vehicles will be modified.
Project Status/Timeline
The project is scheduled to begin night-time construction in March 2020 and will be completed within an approximate 4 month period with 75 working days of construction.
Funding
This project is funded primarily through a FAA grant with match funding through a combination of State grant and Airport Operating Funds
BID Details
| Bid Opening | May 22, 2019 |
| City Council Award | July 1, 2019 |
| Engineers Estimate | $508,000 |
Name of Bidder Bid Total
St. Francis Electric, LLC. $597,840*
Studebaker Brown Electric, Inc. $628,718
Vellutini Corp./Royal Electric Co. $633,994
WBE $637,286
Kobo Utility Construction Co. $787,800
*Lowest Responsive Bidder
