Third Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Construction Administration and Construction Observation services ("Third Amendment") between the City of Hawthorne ("City") and C&S Engineers, Inc. ("Consultant").
 

Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Third Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Consultant Agreement, conditional on receiving concurrence from the FAA to award the contract to the lowest and responsible bidder and conditional on receiving a FAA grant to fund the project.  

C&S Engineering currently has a 5-year Engineering Consultant Agreement with the City of Hawthorne in compliance with FAA protocols. The City of Hawthorne Public Works Department has submitted a grant application to the FAA through the FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant (AIP) Program for performing a Capital Improvement Project at the Hawthorne Airport. The objective is to install new airfield electrical lighting and signage components for the Runway and Taxiways along with replacing the components of the Airfield Lighting Vault and the Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS). The project will also include the installation of a new airfield beacon. The installation of the runway and taxiway edge lights, guidance signs, distance remaining signs, and rotating beacon will be in accordance with FAA design guidelines.

A detailed Recommendation to Award letter and Bid Summary will be submitted to the FAA in June 2026. 

This project aligns with the City’s Economic Development Element goal of enhancing the quality of life in the City, which is an important marketing asset for business attraction and marking economic development a part of City decision. Improved airport facilities can attract more tourists and business travelers, benefiting local hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality services. In addition, increased air traffic can also lead to more events and conferences being hosted in the City. Lastly, upgrading the airport can attract new businesses, such as aviation-related companies, logistics firms, and other industries that benefit from proximity to a well-maintained airport. This can lead to job creation and increased economic activity in the City.

None. The amount of $ 443,255.50 will be funded up to 95% through the FAA AIP Grant and 5% by the airport funds.

Funds for this project in the estimated amount of $ 443,255.50 are available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and will be paid for with approved and allocated FAA AIP Grant and Airport fund fees.

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