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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
Consent Calendar 5.E.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/08/2026
Agenda Item:
Resolution to select a bid and submit a grant request for the Airport Taxiway A/D/E Reconstruction and Enhanced Taxiway Markings Project.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Adoption of the attached resolution.
Summary:
Two of the 2026 Airport Capital Improvement Projects were combined into one and bids were solicited and received from the following companies in May 2026:
Staff recommend selection of the lowest responsible bidder, The Mathiowetz Construction Co. Project award is pending receipt of funding.
Staff also recommend the City Manager submit a grant request which is anticipated this summer or fall 2026.
This project will return to Council for grant execution and project award.
Taxiway A/D/E Intersection Reconstruction & Airfield Marking Enhancement
The intersection between Taxiway A, Taxiway D, and Taxiway E currently exists as a three-way intersection with nonstandard angles. Additionally, the taxiway pavements are approaching the end of their design life. The taxiway intersection is to be reconstructed and realigned to provide two standard taxiway intersections with 90-degree angles providing enhanced pilot situational awareness and conforming with modern FAA standards.
Enhanced taxiway centerline marking consists of a parallel line of yellow dashes on either side of the normal taxiway centerline. The taxiway centerlines are enhanced for a maximum of 150 feet prior to a runway holding position marking. The purpose of this enhancement is to warn the pilot that they are approaching a runway holding position and should prepare to stop unless cleared to cross the runway by air traffic control. For airports operating airport traffic control towers and airports certified under 14 CFR Part 139, implementation of the necessary changes is required.
These projects align with the Strategic Plan Goal 2: Sustainable Infrastructure and Goal 5: Economy.
- The Mathiowetz Construction Co
- Ulland Brothers Inc.
- R & E Enterprises of Mankato, MN
- Urban Companies
- Federal Share $1,177,948
- State Share $30,999
- Local Share $30,999
Staff recommend selection of the lowest responsible bidder, The Mathiowetz Construction Co. Project award is pending receipt of funding.
Staff also recommend the City Manager submit a grant request which is anticipated this summer or fall 2026.
This project will return to Council for grant execution and project award.
Taxiway A/D/E Intersection Reconstruction & Airfield Marking Enhancement
- FAA AIP No. 3-27-0055-043-2026
- State Project No. A0701-131
- City Project No. 11209/11210
The intersection between Taxiway A, Taxiway D, and Taxiway E currently exists as a three-way intersection with nonstandard angles. Additionally, the taxiway pavements are approaching the end of their design life. The taxiway intersection is to be reconstructed and realigned to provide two standard taxiway intersections with 90-degree angles providing enhanced pilot situational awareness and conforming with modern FAA standards.
Enhanced taxiway centerline marking consists of a parallel line of yellow dashes on either side of the normal taxiway centerline. The taxiway centerlines are enhanced for a maximum of 150 feet prior to a runway holding position marking. The purpose of this enhancement is to warn the pilot that they are approaching a runway holding position and should prepare to stop unless cleared to cross the runway by air traffic control. For airports operating airport traffic control towers and airports certified under 14 CFR Part 139, implementation of the necessary changes is required.
These projects align with the Strategic Plan Goal 2: Sustainable Infrastructure and Goal 5: Economy.