Tuscaloosa Projects Committee Meeting - Aug 18, 2026

The City of Tuscaloosa Projects Committee met on August 18, 2026, to discuss and approve several procurement and contract-related items. Key actions included awarding a $2,743,038 contract to Southern Marine Construction Company for the Black Warrior Barge Mooring Project, approving amendments and agreements related to airport infrastructure projects including runway extension and cargo ramp phase two funded by FAA and ALDOT grants, and authorizing a lease amendment with AT&T for a cell tower with increased rent. The committee also approved a contract renewal for the FY 2007 court referral program and addressed public infrastructure acceptance for Culver Road. Additionally, an RFP response for a remnant parcel adjacent to a townhome development was presented but tabled indefinitely to explore connectivity options. Motions related to fee sharing with the FBO at the airport and termination of a contract with Vector Airport Systems were passed, reflecting ongoing operational adjustments. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, contract awards, and budgeted procurement activities.