This contract awards Orion Construction Inc. the responsibility to rehabilitate the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) building at Kenai Municipal Airport. The work includes replacing the existing boiler system, upgrading HVAC controls, and performing associated mechanical, electrical, and structural repairs, all funded primarily through a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant. The project is to be completed within 210 calendar days from the anticipated Notice to Proceed, with a base bid amount of $699,400 and liquidated‑damage provisions for schedule overruns.
• Scope: Boiler replacement, HVAC control integration (Meridian Systems), mechanical‑electrical upgrades, and building‑code compliance.
• Funding: FAA AIP grant (subject to receipt); city bears no cost if grant is not awarded.
• Timeline: Bids due Aug 13 2024; Intent to Award Aug 18 2024; NTP anticipated Aug 30 2024; Substantial completion by late March 2025.