PRESENTER: Presenter
Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a contract with American Fence Company for the construction of the New Braunfels National Airport Perimeter Security Fence project and authority for the City Manager to approve changes up to the contingency.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of New Braunfels has been awarded Federal Aviation Administration funding through the Airport Improvement Grant (AIG) program for the environmental assessment, design, and construction of a perimeter fence and access control gates at the New Braunfels National Airport. Construction of the perimeter fence will improve operational safety by increasing airfield security against vehicle and pedestrian access and providing resistance to wildlife on the site.
On February 10, 2025, the City Council approved issuing an invitation for a Competitive Sealed Proposal as the procurement method for the project. On April 8, 2025, the city received nine proposals, with American Fence Company being selected as the lowest responsible bidder. American Fence Company’s bid was $1,322,495 and is being funded by the AIG program. The AIG program will reimburse 95% of the construction costs, $1,256,370.20, with the city matching 5%, $62,684.10. The City will also be responsible for contingency up to $132,249.50.
ISSUE:
Enhance operational safety by constructing security fencing, including control access gates at the New Braunfels National Airport
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☒Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The granting agency will provide reimbursement of 95% of the awarded costs; a 5% City-match requirement and contingency will be paid from the Airport Fund. Therefore, sufficient funds are available to support the cost of the contract described above.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of a contract with American Fence Company for construction services for the New Braunfels National Airport Perimeter Security Fence project and authority for the City Manager to approve changes up to the contingency, as well as other necessary project expenditures.