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Airport:

Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport

Project Name:

Terminal Apron Rehabilitation Project

Background:

This project involves the rehabilitation of the existing terminal apron. The apron is approximately 16,700 square yards and is composed of concrete. It is estimated that the concrete is 8-9 inches in depth with a soil subgrade.

Throughout the entire apron footprint, there is significant joint deterioration. Joint deterioration includes missing joint sealant, spalling, cracking, and wide gaps between slabs. It is expected that these joint failures could be causing the subgrade to erode as well. In addition to the joint failure, there are many mid-slab cracks, failing, and spalling areas. Both the joint and the mid-slab failures create the potential for F.O.D.

Project Description:

This project will involve the rehabilitation of failing joints and concrete slabs within the terminal apron. Where possible, existing joints will be cleaned and re-sealed. It is expected that there will be a combination of partial and full depth pavement replacement throughout the apron footprint. It is also expected that there will be some subgrade rehabilitation required.

In the course of the in-depth examination of the existing pavement, non-destructive testing will be performed to determine the pavement strength. Based on the results of this examination, it will be determined if an overlay will be required in order to accommodate the MD-83 commercial aircraft that is currently using the apron.

Phasing:

Depending on the results of the in-depth analysis and examination of the existing pavement, this project may include the rehabilitation of only the western portion of the terminal apron and the taxilane that is used most frequently by the MD-83 aircraft. Priority will be given to the western portion and the taxilane, and, if funding allows, the rehabilitation will continue to the eastern portion of the apron.

New Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle

Specifications:

1. Index C per FAR Title 14, Part 139, Subpart D, Section 139.315

2. ARFF shall meet the requirements set forth in FAR Title 14, Part 139, Subpart D, Sections 139.315, 139.317, and

139.319

3. Additional Equipment to include:

A. Fire suppressing agents

* Sufficient amount of foam to fill ARFF tank twice

* Full load of dry chemical

* Extra Nitrogen bottle for re-charging dry chemical

B. Cab roof-mounted turret

* 750 gallon per minute discharge rate

C. Bumper-mounted turret

* To include nozzles for dry chemical and water

D. Under-body nozzles

* 15-20 gallon per minute discharge rate

* Two (2) minimum\

* To be mounted under chassis

E. Hoses

* Quantity of two (2)

* 150 feet long

* One (1) 2.5-inch dual agent reel

* One (1) 1.5-inch dual agent reel

F. Snozzle

G. FLIR camera

* To be mounted high on truck

H. Generator

* On-board

* 5 kW or greater

* To include four (4) work lights on telescoping stands (up to 8 feet tall)

I. Aeronautical Radio

* Contact owner for updated details

J. Headset