Award engineering design services - Authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Brandley Engineering for the engineering design project for the design phase of the Taxilane “A” and “B” and Hangar H3 Row 10 reconstruction project at Visalia Municipal Airport.

Summary

The City of Visalia is authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Brandley Engineering for the engineering design phase of the Taxilane “A” and “B” and Hangar H3 Row 10 reconstruction project at Visalia Municipal Airport. The total estimated engineering fees are $136,600.00, with administrative costs of $5,000.00, bringing the total project cost to $141,600.00. The contract with Brandley Engineering will be valid through December 31, 2030, and covers services including environmental documentation, topographic surveys, geotechnical studies, and detailed engineering design for the airport improvements.

Citizen Impact

This contract award will fund the design phase for necessary upgrades to the Visalia Municipal Airport's taxilanes and hangar areas, potentially improving airport operations and infrastructure. No direct cost to residents is indicated, as airport improvement projects are typically funded through grants and airport revenue.

Confidence

high