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Garfield County approves design contract for Taxiway B and backs FAA grant application for main apron
Summary
The Board approved a $379,697.50 design and bidding agreement with Wolpert for the Taxiway B project (estimated total cost $4 million) and authorized submission of an FAA Airport Improvement Program grant application for a $6.48 million main aircraft parking apron reconstruction with the county local share of $162,033.
Airport director Sam Carby asked the Board to approve two airport capital steps on Jan. 20: a professional services contract for design and bidding of Taxiway B and authorization to submit an FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application for a main aircraft parking apron reconstruction.
The Board approved a contract with engineering consultant Wolpert for $379,697.50 to provide design and bidding services for Taxiway B, a project Carby described as necessary to alleviate congestion on the east end of the airfield; the project estimate is approximately $4 million and will be funded from airport reserves, as it is not currently eligible for state or federal funding. Carby confirmed airport reserves are approximately $6 million, making the design contract proportionate to standard design‑cost expectations (~10% of project cost).
Commissioners also approved submitting an FAA AIP grant application for the main apron phase estimated at $6,481,000, with an FAA share of approximately $6,157,205, a state share of $162,031 and Garfield County local share of $162,033. Staff noted that if FAA funding is not awarded, construction would be deferred; the application is the first step in seeking federal funding.
Both items were approved by voice vote. The Board directed airport staff to proceed with contract execution and grant submission and to return with funding outcomes and construction timing once the FAA makes awards.
