North Little Rock Airport Commission 9-3-2026

The North Little Rock Airport Commission held a meeting on September 3, 2026, primarily to discuss the contract award for the construction of an AIG hangar. The original bid from Wills Construction was $792,351, with a prior value engineering effort aimed at reducing costs by about $32,000. However, due to price increases in materials, Wills Construction could no longer honor the reduced price but agreed to hold the original bid amount. The commission discussed grant funding adjustments and the impact on the airport's budget, noting a minor increase of approximately $3,200 in the airport's share of the project cost. Wills Construction was confirmed as the lowest responsible bidder, and despite some minor project hiccups, the commission voted to approve proceeding with the original bid amount. The motion passed with a majority vote, with one member dissenting.