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Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, TX in an amount not to exceed $1,698,428.54, for the purposes of preparing an Airport Master Plan Update and a Pavement Management Program for the Laredo International Airport. Funding is available through the Laredo International Airport Operation Fund and will be reimbursed through a future FAA Grant (Grant 107), which shall cover 90% of the cost ($1,528,585.69) with a local match of 10% ($169,842.85).
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo owns and operates the Laredo International Airport (LRD or Airport). LRD has requested that RS&H, Inc. (RS&H) provide this Scope of Work for an Airport Master Plan (MP) and a Pavement Management Program (PMP). These efforts will be initiated concurrently.
The objective of the Master Plan is to assess the short, medium and long-term development needs for Laredo International Airport, paying particular attention to the runway system (replacement or other solutions for the deteriorating EMAS), cargo activity and growing passenger demand.
The last Master Plan was completed in 2015. Significant changes at LRD have occurred since then, including an increase in cargo demand, new aviation support development, changes in airfield geometry and an adjustment to the Airport property boundary due to roadway improvements along Bob Bullock Blvd.
This Master Plan Update will provide the Airport with a comprehensive roadmap for future development by integrating the Pavement Management System (PMS) with the preferred Airport Development Plan. The master plan will also have an extensive review of the runway length, exit points, and need for EMAS, declared distances, extension, or other solutions to address the long-term resolution of the deteriorating EMAS.
The Airport Master Plan will include the following major tasks:
1) Project Initiation
2) Inventory of Existing Con...
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