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Board awards historic tower repair to low bidder Paul Davis, conditions on glass/code verification
Summary
The authority voted to award tower‑repair work to low responsive bidder Paul Davis ($32,132.50) using an FAA beautification grant; the award was conditional on staff verifying glass/specification compliance and code permits. The motion passed 6‑1 with Mayor Daines opposed.
The Cache County Airport Authority awarded a contract to Paul Davis to perform repairs on the airport’s historic tower after reviewing three bids. Paul Davis submitted the low responsive price of $32,132.50; two higher bids appeared to exceed the project specifications by proposing full replacement of framing and large glass walls rather than like‑for‑like glass replacement.
Board members emphasized they would use a grant received for historic preservation/beautification (administered via UDOT/FAA) for the work and asked staff to ensure the low bid meets the code and specifications for glass and framing so the repaired tower will be durable. The motion to award included a condition that staff verify the glass and methods used by the low bidder and that appropriate permits and inspections be obtained.
The motion passed by voice vote with one dissenting vote: Mayor Daines voted no; the remainder voted in favor. Staff was directed to proceed with contract execution contingent on verifying code compliance and to use grant funds for restoration as allowed by the grant terms.
Next steps: staff to confirm Paul Davis’s compliance with the project specifications and building code, obtain permits and inspections, then execute the contract and begin work under the FAA/UDOT beautification grant.
