Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Tory A. Newman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Half Moon Bay Airport Taxiway A, B, & D Rehabilitation Project
[County Project No. AH040; Project File No. E5140]
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Adopting plans and specifications, including conformance with general prevailing wage scale requirements for the Half Moon Bay Airport Taxiway A, B, & D Rehabilitation Project; and
B) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to call for sealed proposals to be received by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the office of the County Executive Officer/Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; and
C) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to extend the call for bids and bid opening up to sixty (60) calendar days beyond the time and date originally set forth by the Board of Supervisors.
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BACKGROUND:
On March 29, 2011 this Board adopted Resolution No. 071336 which authorized the Director of Public Works to execute and accept grant agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Taxiways A, B, & D at the Half Moon Bay Airport are in need of rehabilitation to continue meeting FAA standards and requirements. The FAA mandates that the Half Moon Bay Airport maintain its taxiways and overall airfield condition in accordance with its regulations. To accomplish this, the FAA provides grant funding for 95% of the project costs for eligible repairs and improvements.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Public Works (Department) retained C&S Companies to develop plans and specifications for the Half Moon Bay Airport Taxiway A, B, & D Rehabilitation Project (Project). The Project improvements will include, in general, removal of pavement markings along taxiways A, B, & D, rehabilitating the taxiway pavement by sealing cracks, applying a seal coat on the pavement, and restriping the taxiways accordingly.
While the Half Moon Bay Airport will remain open during construction, sections of the taxiways will be partially closed for approximately nine (9) non-consecutive days. The Airport staff is coordinating with its tenants about the necessary repairs and associated partial taxiway closures. This Project complies with all FAA requirements, and local and state codes.
The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
The Department is committed to fostering equitable access to safe and reliable infrastructure for all residents and visitors. By upgrading and rehabilitating the taxiways at the Half Moon Bay Airport to continue meeting FAA standards, the Department ensures that critical aviation services remain accessible and operate at the highest levels of safety. This Project will help sustain economic opportunities, emergency response capabilities, and community mobility for a diverse range of users, further reflecting the Department’s dedication to providing equitable and high-quality transportation infrastructure.
Additionally, this Project will enhance opportunities for community-focused volunteer organizations that operate at the Half Moon Bay Airport, including those dedicated to youth aviation education and scholarship programs. This investment not only strengthens aviation operations but also reinforces the airport’s role as a hub for education, workforce development, and community engagement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of this Project is estimated at $328,601 and is proposed to be financed as follows:
The Project will initially be financed from the Airport Enterprise Fund as the Federal grants are received on a reimbursable basis. The Airport Enterprise Fund has the capability to accommodate the cash flow requirements of this Project while monthly grant reimbursements are requested of the FAA. The FAA grant applications and amount represented above are based upon estimated costs, but the actual grant offers will be based on the lowest responsive bid received.
There is no impact to the General Fund.