Title
Runway Closure Markers (Ordinance S-46170)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to spend from $100,000 to $280,000 in additional money under Runway Closure Markers Contract No. 147832 (Contract) with Airport Lighting Company of NY, Inc. over the five-year term of the Contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Airport Lighting Company of NY, Inc. provides runway closure markers, that act as portable visual aids, at various locations on a runway to depict temporary closure using a self-powered flashing "X" signal. Runway closure markers are essential for the safety of airport operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport.
To remain compliant with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) requirements (FAA AC 150/5345-53D), the Aviation Department has successfully installed LED conversion kits on many of incandescent bulb fixtures. The LED conversion kits have allowed the Aviation Department to retrofit the existing signals with low hours which is less expensive than procuring all new units. The requested additional funds will allow the Aviation Department to complete the conversions, meet FAA requirements for the runway closure markers, will reduce liability and ensure the safety of airport operations during runway closures.
Concurrence/ Previous Council Action
On June 6, 2018, the Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance S-44729, which authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into the Contract with Airport Lighting Company of NY, Inc.
Contract Term
The term of the Contract is five years and commenced on or about July 1, 2018. The Contract has no option to extend the term.
Financial Impact
The additional money will increase the Contract value in an amount not to exceed $280,000 over the five-year term of the Contract. Funds are available in the Aviation Department's budget.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, 702 W. Deer Valley Road
Phoenix Goodyear Airport, 1658 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Ariz.
Council Districts: 1, 8, and Out of City.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation Department.