Cortland County Civicplus #Cortland County Airport - Shift of Taxiway A

Cortland County Airport - Shift of Taxiway A

The Cortland County Highway Department in New York awarded a contract to Rifenburg Construction, Inc. for the realignment and reconstruction of Taxiway A at Cortland County Airport (Chase Field). The project includes earthwork, asphalt paving, drainage improvements, electrical infrastructure installation (including taxiway edge lights and guidance signs), pavement markings, erosion control, and safety measures. The contract encompasses a base bid and an add alternate, with bid amounts of approximately $3.17 million and $1.66 million respectively, totaling around $4.83 million. The work involves extensive construction activities divided into multiple phases, with a total duration of approximately 130 calendar days, scheduled to commence in Spring 2027. The project is funded by the FAA's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the New York State Department of Transportation. The bid opening was held on March 12, 2026, and the project aims to improve airport infrastructure while minimizing operational disruptions.

Description

The project involves the realignment and construction of parallel Taxiway A at Cortland County Airport - Chase Field in Cortland, New York. The work includes earthwork, subgrade preparation, installation of crushed aggregate base course, asphalt pavement placement, drainage and stormwater management improvements, installation of new taxiway edge lighting with associated electrical components, and application of new taxiway pavement markings. The bid opening was held on March 12, 2026, and the unofficial bid results show Rifenburg Construction, Inc. as the lowest bidder with a total bid of $4,834,115.00.

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