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Council awards Runway 13 taxiway turnaround bid contingent on FAA and MnDOT grants; switches construction engineering to KLJ
Summary
Council accepted a Mesabi Bituminous bid for the airport Runway 13 taxiway turnaround and approved KLJ to handle construction‑phase engineering; the award is contingent on receiving FAA and MnDOT Aeronautics grants.
Cook — The Cook City Council on April 22 voted to accept a low bid for the airport Runway 13 Taxiway Turnaround Project and to change construction‑phase engineering oversight.
The airport engineering update reported that SEH had provided final plan revisions and recommended awarding the Runway 13 Taxiway Turnaround Project to Mesabi Bituminous, Inc. for $516,068.50; the total project cost, including contingencies and related work, was cited at $687,068.50. Councilor Jody Bixby moved to accept Mesabi Bituminous's bid contingent on reception of FAA and MnDOT Aeronautics grants; Councilor Ron Bushbaum seconded and the motion carried.
Separately, council approved a motion to transfer the construction‑phase engineering role on the Taxi Lane Reconstruction Project from SEH to KLJ, noting KLJ is now the city airport's engineering firm and will perform construction administration and observation services.
Why it matters: awarding the bid moves the airport project closer to construction but funding is contingent on state and federal aeronautics grants. The engineering swap consolidates construction oversight with the city's current airport engineer, which affects contract scope and future billings.
What's next: staff will track FAA and MnDOT grant approvals and return with contract award details and scope documents for KLJ's construction‑phase work.
