Airport Authority - 06.17.2026

The City of Fargo Airport Authority held a meeting on June 17, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement discussions included awarding a contract to 3D Specialties for airport signage refurbishment at a negotiated price of $184,923, slightly above the original estimate. The board also reviewed and approved an engineering services contract with Hutch for terminal labor reconstruction phase two, not to exceed $398,900, and discussed a low bid of $4,276,790 for related construction work. Additionally, the board considered requests for proposals (RFPs) for legal, banking, and marketing services, with plans to advertise nationally and form a committee to review the RFP criteria to ensure broad vendor participation. The meeting addressed interior finish selections, specifically tile replacement in restrooms and concourse areas, with motions passed to avoid continuing the use of white tile due to maintenance issues and to seek alternative tile options promptly to stay on schedule. Finally, the board approved moving forward with a permanent integrated nursing room in the renovated concourse area, emphasizing ADA compliance and passenger comfort. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract awards, vendor selections, budget considerations, and policy decisions impacting future procurement activities at the airport.