Runway 16-R-34L Rehabilitation North

This contract concerns the full reconstruction of the northern portion of runway 16‑R‑34L at Snohomish County’s Paine Field airport. The scope includes extensive site‑prep, pavement removal and replacement, storm‑water and erosion control measures, utility‑conduit and lighting upgrades, and final surface markings. The project is funded largely by FAA Airport Improvement Program dollars with a smaller non‑federal portion. After an open public‑bid process, the contract was awarded to Scarsella Bros for a total price of approximately $18.5 million. • Primary work categories: heavy civil construction (excavation, cold‑milling, asphalt removal), storm‑water/erosion control, and runway lighting/ electrical upgrades. • Funding: $19.93 M federal (FAA) + $0.33 M non‑federal estimated engineering cost; final awarded value $18.5 M. • Procurement: Full and open competition; two bidders responded, with Scarsella Bros selected as the awardee.