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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-6977 for the Taxiway J Improvements West of Taxiway D at the Long Beach Airport; award the contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company, of Brea, CA, in the amount of $7,485,000, and authorize a 25 percent contingency in the amount of $1,871,250, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,356,250; 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 Fund (EF 320) in the Airport Department (AP) by $8,666,189. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company, for Taxiway J improvements west of Taxiway D. Taxiway J is part of the main taxi route for aircraft manufacturers, cargo, and general aviation aircraft accessing Runway 7R-25L. Depending upon wind conditions, Taxiway J is also used to reposition commercial air carrier aircraft. Boeing uses Taxiway J to taxi aircraft from their manufacturing facility on the east side of the airfield to the maintenance facility located on the south side of the airfield. The project includes the reconstruction of approximately 730,875 square feet of taxiway pavement including shoulders, improvements to drainage systems, signage, pavement markings, and grading of infield areas. Existing lighting will be replaced with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved LED lighting. LED in-pavement and elevated runway guard lights will also be installed at two locations where Taxiway J crosses Runway 12-30 and at four locations north of Runway 7R-25L.
The bid was advertised in the Press Telegram on July 16, 2014, and 3,008 potential bidders specializing in construction services were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 79 downloaded the bid via our electronic bid system. The bid document was made available from the Purchasing Division, locate...
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