Consider awarding AP-01-26 Convert Runway 09/27 to Taxiway H at the San Angelo Regional Airport to Hoar Construction in the amount of $9,928,889 (FAA AIP# 3-48-0191-052-2026), utilizing Airport and Airport PFC Fund Balances, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all related documents (Presentation made by Airport Director Justin Fletcher)

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The FAA has awarded the San Angelo Regional Airport a $10,598,868 Discretionary Funding Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant to convert Runway 09/27 to Taxiway H. This project has been in planning and design since 2018. The project has 3 schedules: 1. Convert Runway 09/27 to Taxiway H 2. Re-Construct Existing Taxiway H (Closed Since 2021) 3. Acquire Lighted X's (Illuminated Runway Closure Markers) At the FAA's request, the project was advertised for bids in early 2026 and bids were opened in May 2026, Hoar Construction was the sole bidder at $9,928,889. AIP Grant 052 is a 95% (FAA) and 5% (COSA) Funding Split. $9,432,444 (95% - FAA AIP 052) $496,444 (5% - COSA - PFC Funding) $9,928,889 (Hoar Construction's Bid - 3 Schedules) Total project cost including Woolpert's Construction Management Services: $10,598,868 (95% - FAA AIP 052) $557,835 (5% - COSA - PFC Funding) $11,156,703

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