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Resolution to Approve an Agreement with JR Howell Airport Lighting LLC for the Airfield Marking, Signage and Energy Upgrade Project (ITB #4075) at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport ($54,189.70)
Memorandum
We recommend your approval of the attached resolution authorizing an agreement in the amount of $54,189.70 with JR Howell Airport Lighting LLC to complete the Airfield Marking, Signage and Energy Upgrade Project at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport.
The project includes the re-installation of pavement markings along the taxiways and ramp areas of the airport. These markings delineate movement (controlled) and non-movement areas for aircraft while taxiing. The project also includes the replacement and upgrading of lighted airfield signage. Within the last year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has required air traffic controllers to expand their taxiing instructions to aircraft until the aircraft has left controlled areas. The current airfield signage is inadequate to allow controllers to meet this mandate. The energy upgrades in the project come in two forms. First, all new and replacement signage will utilize LED lighting. Second, much of the lighting on the airfield will become mic-controlled lighting after the air traffic control tower is closed. Currently, the air traffic control tower turns on the airfield lighting at dusk or when they leave at 8 pm. The airfield lights, except one lighting system that is FAA owned and is already mic-controlled, are left on all night until the tower re-opens at 8 am. Mic-controlled lighting allows a pilot to activate the airfield lights prior to landing via radio. The lights stay on for a pre-determined time to allow the pilot to taxi to their location and then shut off. Since the airport gets minimal traffic after dark, this change should have a very positive impact on operational costs. The energy upgrades included in this project are also supportive of the airport’s FlyGreen initiative.
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