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Joint City-County Airport Board withdraws recommendation for Rich Anderson Construction, directs new RFP with 75,000 BTU specification
Summary
At a special Oct. 22 meeting, the Joint City-County Airport Board voted to retract its prior recommendation of Rich Anderson Construction and approved issuing a new RFP for t-hangar heaters that requires 75,000 BTU units, gas-ready piping, warranties and contractor registration; proposals are due to be reviewed Nov. 10.
The Joint City-County Airport Board on Oct. 22, 2025 in Columbus voted to withdraw its prior recommendation that Rich Anderson Construction be advanced as the sole contractor and directed staff to issue a new request for proposals (RFP) for replacement or installation of t-hangar heaters.
Jay Baum moved to retract the recommendation of Rich Anderson Construction; Dustin Douglas seconded the motion. A roll-call vote recorded Jay Baum, Dustin Douglas, Brandon Garoutte and Tom Heynemann as voting "yea." The motion carried.
The board then voted on a separate motion, moved by Dustin Douglas, to create a new, detailed RFP. The board specified technical and procurement requirements that the RFP must include: heaters sized at 75,000 BTU; piping sized to accommodate future conversion to natural gas; thermostats and wiring; side-wall venting; warranty coverage on heating units; exterior piping routed and prepared for an outside regulator; permitting and fee compliance; and proof of registered contractor status and insurance. The motion also directed staff to provide a contact for site viewings.
Board members directed that proposals received in response to the new RFP be reviewed at the boards next meeting, scheduled for Nov. 10, 2025. The minutes state the Secretary will solicit bids from companies that previously submitted proposals and additional firms as needed.
The meeting record lists Chair Rich Cowger and board members Tom Heyneman, Jay Baum, Brandon Garoutte and Dustin Douglas as present, with Kisha K. Cornell identified as Administrator and Commissioner Steve Riveland noted in attendance. The agenda included other routine items (public comment language under § 2-3-103, MCA, and a finance line item referencing an INTERCAP loan increase) but the boards substantive action at this special session centered on the RFP specifications and procurement direction for the t-hangar heaters.
The board adjourned at 12:30 p.m.; its next meeting is set for Nov. 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., location to be posted on the agenda.
Notes: The meeting minutes prepared by Administrator Kisha K. Cornell contain a scanned/typed signature block with typographical errors; those clerical issues do not affect the recorded motions or the RFP direction.
