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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6961 for the Runway 7L-25R Reconstruction at the Long Beach Airport; award the contract to All American Asphalt, in the amount of $12,076,000, plus a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $1,811,400, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,887,400; and authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto; and increase appropriations in the Airport Enterprise Fund (EF 320) in the Airport Department (AP) by $12,635,000. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
Runway 7L-25R was last milled and overlain with a porous friction course in 1993. The aggregates on the surface are quickly deteriorating and, over time, will dislodge and create a greater Foreign Object Debris (FOD) potential. The Runway is the Airport’s reliever air carrier runway when the main runway, Runway 12-30, is closed. The reconstruction of Runway 7L-25R will result in an improved, safer surface for aircraft as well as extend the life of the pavement. The project includes the reconstruction of approximately 1,250,000 square feet of runway pavement including shoulders, improvements to drainage systems, signage, pavement markings, and grading of infield areas. Current edge lighting will be replaced with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved LED lighting. LED in-pavement runway guard lights will also be installed at four locations where Taxiway K crosses the runway.
This bid was advertised in the Press Telegram on July 10, 2013, and 2,277 potential bidders specializing in construction services were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 48 downloaded the bid documents via the City’s electronic bid system. The bid document was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the seventh floor of City Hall, the Division’s website at www.longbeach.gov/purchasing, and by being purchased through the Department of Public Works loc...
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