The 15th Street Observation Area will improve the area off 15th Street East that is currently utilized for parking and aircraft viewing. Improvements will include a seating area, shade, lighting, pavement parking, landscape, and other enhancements. Project was advertised for architectural/engineering qualifications, and the Board selected Sweet Sparkman as the number one ranked firm to complete the design, bidding and permitting for the project. Staff has negotiated the scope and fees and will include in November Board package for approval.
The Commercial Apron Expansion project will expand the commercial apron to the East to allow for additional Remain Over Night (RON) parking and overflow hardstand parking for commercial aircraft. This project will address capacity restraints caused by inclement weather, and will allow additional growth from existing airlines. Project was advertised for architectural/engineering qualifications, three firms selected by staff made presentations to Board in May. EG Solutions was selected as the number one ranked firm and a contract was executed for the design, bidding, and permitting of this project. EG Solutions has prepared 30%-design plans, and is waiting terminal expansion finish floor elevations to complete their tie-ins. Staff has received FAA funding for this project.
The Terminal Concourse Expansion project will expand existing Concourse B to provide increased holding rooms areas, concession areas and support facilities, airline podium upgrades, and upgrade escalators within terminal. Project will also begin design and permitting for a new Concourse A as a separate design package. Project was advertised for architectural/engineering qualifications, and three firms selected by staff made presentations to Board in May. The Board ranked Gresham Smith (GS) number one, and staff and consultant are working on program verification and negotiating scope and fee. Staff anticipates bringing GS's scope and fee to the November Board meeting for approval.
The Board selected AECOM at the September Board meeting to update the Airport's Master Plan. The Consultant provided their scope for review in early December, and staff has received an Independent Fee Estimate (IFE). Staff has conducted a negotiation meeting and finalized scope/fees, and Board approved at the May Board meeting. AECOM and staff have submitted MPU and ALP drawings to FAA for their review and approval.
The Board selected AID at the November Board meeting to conduct a boundary survey and update the Exhibit A for the Airport Layout Plan (ALP). Staff has conducted a negotiation meeting and finalized scope/fees, and Board approved at the May Board meeting. The contract has been executed and AID is completing title work, has completed 95% of the field survey, and submitted a preliminary map. Staff has submitted Boundary Survey/Exhibit A to FAA for their approval.
Staff has submitted a pre-application for 2022 FAA AIP funding. FY 22 request will include the Terminal Expansion, Commercial Apron Expansion, and construction of Taxiway Charlie and Foxtrot projects.
Staff is updating the FDOT JACIP for FY 2022-2026, based upon recent increase in traffic and project priorities.
PROJECTS: The Facilities Department is working on multiple projects and maintenance items: Ticket counter redesign, parking of cars, ARFF building repairs, baggage handling.
o ATCT: Complying with Vaccine Confirmation Directive from FAA. Switched water treatment company. Installed dead bolt on quiet room door. Researching water heater replacement.