City to vote on contracts worth millions for Dayton airport work

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Five bids were also received for the Dayton International Airport Terminal Apron Reconstruction, Phase 2 project, for the demolition and reconstruction of part of the terminal concrete apron. Other aspects of the project include replacement of the existing edge lighting fixtures, replacement of underground conduits, cables and light bases and new pavement markings. The project also includes water main replacement.

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The Department of Aviation is recommending the city approve the lowest bid, which was received by Anthony Allega Cement Contractor Inc. The total contract amount is $11.2 million, including a base bid of $7.4 million. The time of completion for the project is 200 days and the contract would close on Dec. 31, 2019.

The Dayton airport will need to spend $130 million in infrastructure improvements in coming years, an investment that could lure in passengers and airlines. Airports across the U.S. will need an infusion of nearly $100 billion in the next five years to accommodate passenger and cargo growth, and to rehabilitate aging hubs, according to a 2017 report from the Airports Council International - North America.

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