Title
Award of Bid No. 19-01 in the Amount of $688,333.50, Including Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, to TriWest Fence, LLC for Replacement of the Perimeter Fence at Los Alamos County Airport, Select Black Vinyl Fence, establish a Project Budget of $843,847.00, and Approve Budget Revision 2019-13.
Recommended Motion
I move that Council Award Bid No. 19-01 in the Amount of $688,333.50, Including Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, to TriWest Fence, LLC and authorize the County Manager to issue a notice of award only after receiving a signed FAA grant offer for Replacement of the Perimeter Fence at Los Alamos County Airport and select the color of black vinyl fence. I further move that Council Establish a Project Budget in the amount of $843,847.00 and Approve Budget Revision 2019-13 as summarized on Attachment B and that the attachment be made a part of the minutes of this meeting.
Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Body
The existing perimeter fence along the southern and western boundaries of the airport is constructed of 8 strands of barbed wire overlaid with a four-foot-tall wildlife fence. This fence was constructed over 50 years ago and its condition has deteriorated to where it is now inadequate for the safety and security needs of the airport. The need for replacing the fence was identified in the 2013 Airport Master Plan and FAA and NMDOT grants have been secured to cover most of the costs. However, the vinyl coating is not eligible for FAA funding and the County appropriated funds in addition to required grant match requirements. Due to its location, the County opted for vinyl coated fence along Highway 502 where it is clearly visible from the road. At the establishment of the budget for vinyl coated fence, Council had requested green. Staff is recommending black vinyl be considered given the poor experience in matching green vinyl color and time to procure and install replacement green ...
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