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Finance Committee approves sole‑source contractor, budget tweak for Hangar 4 door at Wausau Downtown Airport
Summary
The Finance Committee approved a sole‑source purchase request and a budget modification to fund structural bracing and door work at Hangar 4 at the Wausau Downtown Airport, awarding the work to the contractor who had previously worked with the engineer and door manufacturer.
The Wausau Finance Committee on Aug. 12 approved a sole‑source purchase request to address structural problems with the Hangar 4 door at the Wausau Downtown Airport and approved a budget modification to pay for the work.
Airport staff described a structural deficiency in the door framing that caused noise and risk of damage when the door opened and closed. Eric, an airport staff member, told the committee that the engineering firm recommended Norman Vick Construction because the contractor had worked on the door adjustments during the engineer’s analysis and was recommended by the door manufacturer. "They did the door adjustments," Eric said, describing prior corrective work.
Member Henke moved to approve the sole‑source request; Alder Tierney seconded the motion and the committee approved it by voice vote. Committee members then voted to approve a budget modification to fund the work, using remaining proceeds from two capital projects, described in the meeting as bond capital projects fund bond proceeds and capital projects funds.
Why it matters: Airport staff said choosing the contractor that already worked with the engineer and manufacturer would avoid duplicative analysis and expedite repairs to a door the staff said was misaligned and subject to building flex when it closed.
What the committee decided: The committee approved both the sole‑source award to Norman Vick Construction and the budget modification by voice votes. No roll‑call vote was recorded in the transcript.
Next steps: Staff will move forward with the procurement and construction to reinforce the Hangar 4 door framing under the approved budget modification.
