American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

General Aviation Ramp Rehabilitation

DESCRIPTION OF INVESTMENT

The project includes the reconstruction of approximately 9,900 square yards of existing concrete apron, which was constructed in the 1940’s.  This portion of the General  Aviation pavement is nearest to the General Aviation terminal and is most frequented by large jet transport charters and corporate aircraft.  These include regular business charters and charters of visiting sports teams arriving for NCAA games to the University of Florida.  This pavement is vital to the airport as 32% of Airport revenue is derived from GA operations.

The pavement to be reconstructed has been found to be in “very poor” condition per the 2008 Statewide Airfield Pavement Management Program completed by the FDOT.  The project is a full concrete reconstruction of the area which will result in longer life and less maintenance.  The original concrete has provided more than 60 years of service life.  Two design alternatives were considered, asphalt vs. concrete.  Asphalt was chosen due to budget limitations and the fact that the surrounding pavement, which makes up the majority of the GA apron, is asphalt of varying strengths.  Refinements to parking orientation, overnight tie-down locations, traffic  patterns and striping are also included.  Please click here to view the project diagram.

 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST

Construction

The following bid schedules were awarded to Hipp Construction Equipment Co., of Alachua, Florida.

Bid Schedule  A                                              $    730,818.03
Bid Schedule  B                                              $    311,526.08
Bid Schedule  C                                              $    200,415.25
Bid Schedule  D1                                            $    449,272.09
Bid Schedule  E1                                            $    259,747.89
Total Construction                                        $  1,951,779.34

Please click here to view the contract award recommendation and bid tab.

Engineering

The following Task Orders have been awarded to URS Southern Corporation for Design and Construction phase engineering services.

Task Order #3  Design Phase Services                $ 141,656.00
Task Order #6  Construction Phase Services        $ 191,000.00
Total Engineering                                            $ 332,656.00
 

Administrative

The following total has been added to project costs to cover preliminary and administrative costs such as required independent fee estimates, and construction contingency fees.

Preliminary and Administrative                          $ 5,664.66

 TOTAL PROJECT COST                               $ 2,290,100.00

AMOUNT OF ARRA FUNDS TO BE USED
The project will utilize $2,290,100.00 of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.