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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Design-Build Agreement with Synergy Commercial Construction for the construction of two box hangars at Skylark Field Airport, in the amount of $206,528.40.
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DATE: March 3, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jarrod Provost, Assistant Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: Design-Build Agreement for the construction of box hangars with Synergy Commercial Construction
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In August 2017, City Council approved a resolution accepting federal and state grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - Aviation Division for the design and construction of a 10-unit box hangar facility at Skylark Field Airport.
While the original project contemplated construction of all 10 hangar units, bid results indicated that available funding was insufficient to complete the full build-out. In coordination with TxDOT, the City proceeded with pouring the concrete slab for all 10 units while constructing only eight hangars. This approach preserved the project’s long-term intent by allowing for the future completion of the remaining two units, which were left unfinished with an interior wall exposed to the exterior.
In November 2025, the Aviation Department issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 26-15 seeking design-build services for the construction of the two remaining box hangars and a restroom at Skylark Field Airport. Four proposals were received on January 6, 2026, and were evaluated by a selection committee comprised of Aviation Department Staff. Following this review, Synergy Commercial Construction was selected as the most qualified firm for RFQ 26-15.
Funding for the project will be provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) and Aviation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds. The restroom component will be delivered under a separate contract and funded through TxDOT Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) grant revenue and Aviation CIP funds.
Aviation staff, project consultants, and Synergy Commercial Construction met to establish design requirements for the additional hangars and associated site improvements. After reviewing several conceptual plans, Synergy Commercial Construction developed and submitted a proposed Design-Build Agreement in an amount of $206,528.40 for completion of the two box hangars.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to local and state policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The expenditure for fiscal year 2026 will be $206,528.40.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
One-Time
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
No
If not, where will the money come from?
The grant revenue and expense will be appropriated upon approval of the mid-year budget amendment.
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Upon approval of the mid-year budget amendment, $178,750 will be appropriated in the Aviation AIP Grant Fund revenue in account 341-43100-900-600-926042 and expenditures in account 341-56201-900-605-926042, to reflect the BIL AIG grant revenue and associated project expenses. The remaining City share of $27,778.40 will be funded through the Aviation CIP account 340-56201-900-600-926042.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve a design-build agreement with Synergy Commercial Construction in the amount of $206,528.40 for the design and construction of two box hangars at Skylark Field Airport, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contract documents and any change orders or actions within the amounts allowed by state and local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
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Finance
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ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Certificate of Interested Parties
Presentation