RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance approving and authorizing a Reimbursable Agreement between the City of Houston and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform Limited Technical and Engineering Support, Design, and Construction Services for the South Airfield Vault Rehabilitation Project Impacting the FAA National Airspace System (NAS) Facilities, including Runway Visual Range (RVR), FAA Cabling, and Infrastructure at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) and appropriating $77,837.08 out of the Airports Improvement Fund.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
This Reimbursable Agreement provides funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform Limited Technical and Engineering Support, Design, and Construction Services in support of the South Lighting Vault Renovation Project (Project No. 952) impacting the FAA National Airspace System (NAS) Facilities including Runway Visual Range (RVR) and FAA cabling and infrastructure at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH). Project 952 includes the repair and rehabilitation of the existing building and electrical systems as it pertains to airfield lighting systems (e.g., approach lighting system, runway, taxiway, and special lighting).
Support services from the FAA are necessary as Project 952 impacts FAA National Airspace System (NAS) Facilities including Runway Visual Range (RVR) and FAA cabling and infrastructure.
The work to be performed through the execution of this Reimbursable Agreement will include: technical consultation, site visits, feasibility assessments, project planning, scope definition, development of cost estimate(s), review of Sponsor-provided design packages, development of FAA design packages, construction/installation oversight, modification, removal, and restoration required to ensure the project meets FAA rules and regulations.
Project Costs:
The estimated FAA costs associated with this Reimbursable Agreement are as follows:
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
Director’s Signature:
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Jim Szczesniak
Houston Airport System