STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: April 28, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a construction services contract for the Dallas Airport System Exterior Lighting Improvements at Dallas Love Field - Holt Construction Corporation, lowest responsible bidder of four; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $570,508.91 in the Aviation Construction Fund - Not to exceed $1,539,437.56 - Financing: Aviation Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract with Holt Construction Corporation for the construction of the Dallas Airport System Exterior Lighting Improvements at Dallas Love Field.
Currently, illumination for areas around parked airplanes and exterior jetways at all gates, as well as in two existing Remain Overnight areas is provided by exterior metal halide mast floodlights on the terminal building's roof parapet. The existing lighting is insufficient for safe servicing around parked airplanes in nighttime hours. Additionally, existing Dallas Love Field cell phone lot requires upgraded parking lot lighting; this project will address the current illumination deficiencies and replace the metal halide light fixtures with energy efficient light-emitting diode lighting.
On November 20, 2020, four bids were received for the construction of the Dallas Airport System Exterior Lighting Improvements.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction June 2021
Complete Construction November 2021
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 25, 2019, City Council authorized a professional services contract with Garver, LLC to provide electrical engineering assessment of existing illumination levels and electrical systems; recommend improvements and design appropriate...
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