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Airport terminal design, AWOS and taxiway estimate move forward with FAA funding support

Columbia County Board of Supervisors (committee meeting) · February 18, 2026

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Summary

Engineering said final airport terminal design documents and AWOS approvals are advancing; the committee authorized a $2,850 independent-fee estimate contract covered largely by FAA funding and approved state reimbursement agreements for design matches.

County engineering staff updated the committee on airport projects. Final design documents for the terminal building were anticipated in late February, with bid packages planned to be issued in early March and a potential bid opening in April for spring construction. Design for the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) has FAA approval and staff are preparing contract documents.

The committee authorized a professional-service agreement with MRV Group for an FAA independent fee estimate associated with a parallel taxiway rehabilitation design in the amount of $2,850; staff said the FAA grant covers 90% of that cost. The committee also authorized agreements to receive state reimbursements for portions of federally funded design work and to provide the county’s small matching share where required.

Staff will proceed with procurement and report back on bid outcomes and contract execution timelines.