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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for design of the Terminal Rehabilitation Project at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $995,000.00.
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DATE: September 2, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Mike Wilson, Executive Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC - Design of the Terminal Rehabilitation Project
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Regional Airport (KRA) staff has identified critical passenger terminal infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. This project aims to enhance terminal safety and comfort for the traveling public by updating older equipment such as the elevators/escalators, public address system, fire control system, public restrooms, and curbside sidewalks. These improvements will reduce maintenance costs and improve passenger safety and comfort. Funding for this project will come from a grant provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The City has been offered a FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) to cover 95% of the design phase for the Terminal Rehabilitation Project at Killeen Regional Airport (KRA). The required 5% local match will be funded through the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Application, approved by the FAA on March 14, 2025.
Staff has negotiated a professional services agreement with Garver, LLC, in the amount of $995,000, for project administration, design services, bidding services, and other engineering fees for the Terminal Rehabilitation Project. The Garver team is the Aviation Department's engineer of record and was selected in accordance with state law and FAA requirements.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 252.022(a)(4), this item is exempt from the competitive bidding requirements, as it is an agreement for the procurement of proces...
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