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Washington approves grants and contractor for Washington Regional Airport runway extension
Summary
The Washington City Council approved federal and state grants covering 95% of runway repair and extension costs, supplemental engineering services and a construction contract awarded to KJ Understrub (KJU) Construction Co.; the city's share is about 5% of eligible costs.
The Washington City Council approved a package of grant agreements, supplemental engineering services and a construction contract on Sept. 22 to extend Runway 33 and repair taxiway infrastructure at the Washington Regional Airport.
City staff told the council that the Federal Aviation Administration and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission authorized grants that cover roughly 95% of the project costs, leaving the city responsible for about 5% of eligible costs. The council adopted an ordinance accepting an airport infrastructure grant for taxiway repairs previously performed and a state block grant for the runway extension.
The council also approved a supplemental professional-services agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. (CMT) for design staging, phasing and construction engineering and inspection services. The supplemental includes roughly $15,000 for staging and phasing design, about $300,000 for construction engineering and inspection, and additional surveying and closeout services. Staff said the city will pay its share of those services consistent with the grant terms.
In the procurement phase, two bids were received for the construction contract: KJ Understrub Construction Co. (KJU) and another bidder. The council awarded the construction contract to KJU, whose bid was reported to be lower than the engineer's estimate and within the grant budget. Staff said KJU extended its bid for an additional 30 days at no cost while the city awaited FAA approval.
City officials said the work is expected to be advertised and completed on a timeline that keeps the runway operational during construction; staff indicated staging and phasing plans in the supplemental agreement will address keeping the airfield open while work proceeds. Councilmembers thanked the city's consultant and staff for pursuing available federal and state funds.
The ordinances and contract award were approved on the council's recorded votes. Staff noted the grants and contracts will move to the contracting and procurement steps required under city policy and state and federal grant rules.
