On April 9, 2012, the City Council approved a five-year contract with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. to provide engineering services for all the project designs, surveys, development of project plans, specifications and bidding documents, and contract administration. The five-year term contract is amended each time a project is undertaken, and Amendment 20 for $189,299, includes all of the services listed above for this project.

This project will enhance the Airport's ability to collect and convey storm water from the middle of the airfield during heavy rainfall events.  This year's project will micro-tunnel under Runway 10L/28R in two locations, and  install approximately 800' of 48" concrete culvert. Once the new pipes have been installed, airfield areas can drain more quickly and prevent temporary runway and taxiway closures due to ponding storm water.  The scope of work and associated fees have been negotiated by staff and are acceptable for this engineering work.

City Council may:

• Approve Amendment 20 for the Engineering Services with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for the AIP 50 Micro-Tunneling Project; or
• Decline to approve Amendment 20 with Morrison-Maierle, Inc., and advise staff on how to proceed.

The total cost of Amendment 20 is $189,299.  These fees are funded 90% with AIP entitlement grant funds and 10% local match funds. The FAA's portion will be $170,369.10 and the City's match will be $18,929.90.  This project is included in the current budget, and local match funds are budgeted and available in the Airport's Capital Account.

Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment 20 with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. in the amount of $189,299, for engineering services for the Micro-Tunneling project.