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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the construction phase of the Terminal Mechanical and Security Improvements Project at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $679,300.00.
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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 - Terminal Mechanical and Security Improvements at Killeen Regional Airport
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
This project includes replacing the outbound baggage system's computer server and software, which is over 10 years old, and upgrading the baggage claim carousels in the terminal, originally installed in 2004 and now beyond their useful life. Additionally, glass panels on the passenger boarding bridges at Gates 1 and 6 will be replaced, and the airport's emergency generator will be upgraded due to aging and declining reliability.
The City applied for and was awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) to fund the design phase of this project. The Terminal Mechanical and Security Improvements were initially separate projects. However, due to the bidder's inability to meet FAA Buy American requirements for the Security Improvements, the FAA directed the City to combine the construction phases and re-bid to ensure compliance. The design phase is complete, and bids were received and opened on June 17, 2025. The acceptance of the recommended bid will be addressed under a separate agenda item.
The construction phase of this project will be funded 95% through a separate FAA AIG, with the remaining 5% match provided by the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Fund. In accordance with State and FAA requirements, federally funded projects must include professional oversight and thorough documentation throughout the construction process to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
To that end, staff has negotiated a profe...
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