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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Design/Build Agreement with Synergy Commercial Construction for the design/build of a new office complex at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $5,184,833.30.
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DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Mike Wilson, Executive Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: Design/Build Agreement with Synergy Commercial Construction
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
CSI Aviation, Inc. (CSI) has been a tenant of the Killeen Regional Airport since 2018, and currently leases two (2) corporate aircraft hangars at Killeen Regional Airport. Over the past three (3) years, CSI has gradually moved various elements of their company from Albuquerque, New Mexico to the Killeen Regional Airport. They currently have sixty-four (64) full time employees working on-site at the airport, with several other employees assigned to Killeen but working remotely and/or splitting time between Killeen and their Albuquerque office. During this time, Aviation staff has been negotiating with CSI concerning relocating their corporate headquarters from Albuquerque, New Mexico to the City of Killeen, contingent on the construction and availability of adequate office space near Killeen Regional Airport.
In October 2024, the Aviation Department developed and advertised RFQ 25-08 for design and construction services for a Design-Build Project for a new 9,000 square feet office building at the Killeen Regional Airport. Five (5) proposals were received and reviewed by a selection committee made up of Aviation staff and our consultants.
In November 2024, Synergy Commercial Construction was selected as the contractor for the project.
The Synergy team held several meetings with CSI and Aviation staff to determine the design requirements of the building and the various site requirements. Several conceptional plans were presented and discussed with CSI and Aviation staff. Based on these meetings and discussions, Synergy developed and proposed a p...
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