Submitted By: Matthew Grow
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Presentation By: Matthew Grow
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Department: Aviation
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Task work order with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC, to provide design and construction phase services for Runway 36 safety area grading in the amount of $154,924
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The approach end of Runway 36 was recently identified as not meeting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards for a runway safety area due to changes in grade and depressions that exceed FAA design tolerances.
The Airport has been working closely with the FAA and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), which both funded the project's design.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On February 17, 2022, the City issued its Request for Proposals (RFP) No. AIR/220118 for the provision of continuing general aviation engineering services. Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC, and McFarland Johnson, Inc. were the highest-ranked of the eight firms that responded and were awarded three-year contracts, with the first of three one-year renewals granted in July 2025.
Infrastructure, Consulting & Engineering, PLLC has significant airport engineering and planning experience and has been tasked with designing this project.
This Task Work Order (TWO) includes:
Task 1: Design/Construction Specifications
Task 2: Bidding Phase Services
Task 3: Construction Phase Services and Inspection
The City Engineer has reviewed and approved the scope and fee from Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC.
The TWO for design-phased services is funded through existing FAA and FDOT grants and an Airport match.
The Airport Advisory Board supports this project.
Staff recommends approval.
Construction bid opening will occur in 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FAA: $147,177.25 341-060-762-542-54-31010
FDOT: $ 6,196.93 341-050-762-542-54-31010
Airport Match: $ 1,549.25 451-027-762-542-54-31010
Total: $154,923.43
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services have been procured, and the accompanying TWO has been reviewed in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The underlying agreement was reviewed and approved by City Attorney William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny