STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize (1) a construction services contract for the demolition, removal, reconstruction, realignment, and rehabilitation of Taxiway Charlie, and for connection taxiways services for the Taxiway Charlie Phase 2 Reconstruction Project at Dallas Love Field; (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $15,151,277.00 in the Aviation AIP Grant Fund; (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $2,317,870.86 in the Aviation Construction Fund; and (3) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $18,218,232.00 2,873,311.00 in the Aviation Passenger Facility Charge - Near Term Projects Fund - Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed of $20,536,102.86 - Financing: Aviation Passenger Facility Charge - Near Term Projects Fund ($18,218,232.00 3,066,955.00) and Aviation Construction Fund ($2,317,870.86) and Aviation AIP Grant Fund ($15,151,277.00) (see fiscal information)
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BACKGROUND
The need for the rehabilitation of Taxiway Charlie Phase 2 Reconstruction Project at Dallas Love Field was identified in the 2009 Applied Research Associates, Inc. Pavement Evaluation Report due to the upcoming end of the concrete pavement’s useful life
The purpose of the Taxiway Charlie Phase 2 Reconstruction Project at Dallas Love Field is to improve airfield operational resiliency, advance Federal Aviation Administration safety standards, and enhance Dallas Love Field sustainability efforts. Additionally, improvements to airfield lighting and stormwater drainage will also be addressed to enhance airfield operations and reduce negative environmental impacts.
The construction of Taxiway Charlie Phase 2 Reconstruction Project encompasses Taxiway C, from east of Taxiway K to the threshold connector to Runway 13R, including the connector to Taxiway L at the western end of Taxiway C (subphase 2A & 2C).
The following chart illustrates Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc., contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years:
AVI DWU PKR TPW
Projects Completed 0 0 0 0
Active Project 0 0 0 0
Change Orders 0 0 0 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design November 2019
Completed Design January 2025
Begin Construction June 2025
Complete Construction March 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On October 23, 2019, the City Council authorized an engineering services contract with HNTB Corporation to provide design and construction administration services for the rehabilitation of Taxiway Charlie at Dallas Love Field by Resolution No. 19-1638.
On April 9, 2025, the City Council authorized the accept of a grant upon receipt from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for the federal share of the eligible capital improvement project for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at Dallas Love Field (Grant No. TBD, Assistance Listing No. 20.106) in the amount of $10,000,000.00 for the construction of Taxiway Charlie Phase 2 Reconstruction Project where the performance period shall be for four years from the date of acceptance by Resolution No. 25-0562.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Aviation Passenger Facility Charge - Near Term Projects Fund |
$18,218,232.00 3,066,955.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Aviation Construction Fund |
$ 2,317,870.86 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
*Aviation AIP Grant Fund |
$15,151,277.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$20,536,102.86 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
*This is a passthrough fund not a grant fund. Funds will be disbursed from the Aviation AIP Grant fund then later reimbursed by a grant fund.
DBE INFORMATION
In accordance with US CFR 49, Part 26 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation on projects wholly or partly funded through federal grant dollars, the DBE participation on this contract is as follows:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
DBE Goal |
|
$20,536,102.86 |
Construction |
8.30% |
|
DBE Subcontracting % |
DBE Overall % |
DBE Overall Participation $ |
|
8.34% |
8.34% |
$1,712,753.60 |
|
• This contract exceeds the DBE subcontracting goal. |
|
• Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. - Local; Workforce 12.37% Local |
BID INFORMATION
The following three bids were received and opened on March 28, 2025:
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Amount
*Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. $20,536,102.86
1320 Greenway Drive
Suite 815
Irving, TX 75038
GDS, LLC d.b.a. Ambrozi Contracting $23,864,324.00
Urban Infraconstruction $24,945,000.00
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc.
Kurt Knebel, Vice President and District Manager
MAP
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