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Pease board approves design funding and contract changes for Taxiway A South at Portsmouth International Airport
Summary
Directors authorized acceptance of federal and state planning funds and amended a design contract to advance Taxiway A South and Southfold Bay design work at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease; staff said the pavement dates to more than two decades ago and FAA funding is programmed for FY25.
The Pease Development Authority board voted to accept federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding and state matching funds and to amend a design contract to advance work on Taxiway A South and Southfold Bay at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
The motion approved authorization to accept up to $481,650 in AIP funds and up to $12,675 from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, expand PDA funds up to $12,675, and amend the Hoyle Tanner and Associates on‑call contract to include design, bidding and permitting for the project for a price not to exceed $505,366. Invoicing will be capped at $150,000 to cover initial data collection and permitting work until grant funding is confirmed, per the memorandum of Michael Mattys, PE, director of engineering dated 02/27/2025.
Board members asked about the timing and condition of prior paving work; staff said the last extensive paving in the area was more than 23 years ago and noted that federal FAA pavement management funding is programmed for FY25. Directors discussed contingency plans if federal grant pathways change in future years, and staff said the specific project funding is currently programmed and expected to be funded for the current fiscal year.
The board approved the item by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Staff said future related projects include airfield pavement maintenance, snow removal equipment, and terminal enhancements; the airport will continue coordinating with FAA regional offices on discretionary funding as projects move to design and permitting.
