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Item No. 14-095
Date:
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing execution of a contract, not to exceed $1,079,000 to AQuest
Corporation for the Design/Build of an Aircraft Paint Facility at Bangor International
Airport (BGR).
Responsible Department: Airport
Commentary: This order will authorize the execution of a contract with AQuest Corporation in the amount of
$1,079,000 for the design/build of an aircraft paint facility at the airport. As part of the lease agreement with C&L
Aerospace, it was agreed that the Airport would construct a paint facility that will be amortized and paid for through the
lease agreement, as well as a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Association (EDA).
In February, the City received two (2) proposals for the design/build of the aircraft paint facility within a hangar at
Bangor International Airport. A Selection Committee consisting of airport staff and C&L Aero representatives reviewed
the proposals and based on qualifications and references, selected both firms to interview. After the interviews, the
Selection Committee unanimously agreed that the firm AQuest Corporation made the best presentation and, more
importantly, would best be able to meet the Airport's needs in designing and constructing an aircraft paint facility. In
addition to meeting all the specifications, AQuest's proposal provided more detailed information and cost breakdowns.
On February 19, 2014, the Finance Committee approved staff recommendation to award the contract to AQuest in
the amount not to exceed $1,079,000. Funding for this project comes from multiple sources including $579,000
from US EDA, and $500,000 from the airport reserves which will be recaptured through the rents. Any additional
overages will be paid by CK Aerospace. Because of the grant funding, this recommendation is subject to the
review and approval of the U.S. Economic Development Administration
The contract award recommendation must be reviewed approved by the City Council as it is over $100,000.
Tony Caruso
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
City Manager
Assodated Information:
Budget Approval: Z'
'nance Director
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
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Referral
Solicitor
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14-095
FEBRUARY 241, 2014
ASSIGNED TO COUNCILOR DURGIN
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Execution of a Contract, not to Exceed $1,079,000 to AQuest Corporation
for the Design/Build of an Aircraft Paint Facility at Bangor International Airport (BGR)
WHEREAS, The Bangor City Council recently approved the City to accept and appropriate the grant from
the U.S. Department of Commerce: Economic Development Administration (EDA) in the
amount of $579,000 for the aircraft hangar improvements project for an aircraft paint
facility; and
WHEREAS, As part of the City's support of this project, the airport has committed additional funds
(matching funds up to $500,000) for the build of this paint facility. This grant money and
the additional funds will be used towards the development and build of the equipment
necessary for an aircraft paint booth to support the expansion of C & L Aerospace at
Bangor International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Any amount over the grant and additional funds will be the responsibility of C & L Aerospace.
NOW 7HEREIMRF BELT ORDERED THAT
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract with AQuest in the amount not to exceed
$1,079,000 for the construction of an aircraft paint facility at Bangor International Airport.
IN CITY COUNCIL
February 24, 2014
Passed
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