Contact: Doug Royer, Deputy Engineer (732-8885)
Purpose/Need: The project involves repairing and resurfacing approximately 900 feet of the main runway of the airport.
Action Necessary: Advertisement of Legal notice to obtain bids for the project. Advertising for a total of 2 weeks with the legal notice advertised on March 22nd and also placed on the County website. Bid opening to be on April 5th, 2012.
History of Project: This project has an approved grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation Aviation division. The runway has large cracks along the entire length of the runway and this project will repair about 30% of them. The State of Ohio Prevailing wages will be used for this project.
Costs: Construction Estimate is $165,000. The ODOT grant is in the amount of $149,125 with a 10% local match.
Expected Outcomes: Improved runway.
Time Period: The project will be completed by August 1, 2012.
Responsible Department(s): County Engineers Office.