FAA Reauthorization Conference Report Finalized

The Senate is scheduled to debate the conference report this morning and vote on final passage this afternoon.

The final report, which is hundreds of pages long, reauthorizes FAA for fiscal years 2000 through 2003. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) is authorized at $2.475 billion in fiscal year 2000, $3.2 billion in 2001, $3.3 billion in 2002 and $3.4 billion in 2003.

The PFC cap is increased from $3 to $4.50 per flight segment, with a limit of four charges per itinerary. For large and medium hubs, the airport must demonstrate that a proposed project to be funded with PFC monies will make a significant contribution to improving safety and security, increasing competition, reducing current or anticipated congestion and reducing noise impact. Further, the project cannot otherwise be paid for from AIP funds.

The measure establishes a private, non-profit corporation known as the Air Traffic Modernization Association to arrange lease and debt financing for certain ATC projects. A three-member panel composed of representatives from FAA, airlines and airports is to govern the association.

FAA’s budget is authorized at:

• Facilities and Equipment (F&E): $2.689 billion in 2000, $2.66 billion in 2001, $2.914 billion in 2002 and $2.981 billion in 2003.
• Operations: $6.6 billion in 2001, $6.886 billion in 2002, and $7.357 billion in 2003.
• Research, Engineering and Development: $224 million in 2000, $237 million in 2001 and $249 million in 2002.

Budget points of order ensure that aviation trust fund receipts and interest will be spent each year, while AIP and F&E will be fully funded at authorized levels. If Congress funds F&E below the fully authorized level, those funds will flow to AIP. AIP and F&E will be paid for from trust fund revenues and interest, while FAA Operations will be paid for from a combination of trust fund revenues and general fund monies.

The legislation eliminates slots at New York’s Kennedy and LaGuardia airports after Jan. 1, 2007. In the meantime, DOT is directed to provide exemptions under certain conditions to any airline flying to the two New York airports. Slot restrictions at Chicago O’Hare are to be eliminated after July 1, 2002, and DOT is to grant exemptions to the slot rule in the meantime.

At Reagan Washington National, DOT is directed to grant 12 slot exemptions within the 1,250-mile perimeter and 12 outside the perimeter, based on certain criteria.

The bill also authorizes $5 million a year for testing and evaluating innovative aviation security systems at airports.

In addition, provisions call for DOT to establish a pilot program involving 40 communities to help improve air service to airports not receiving sufficient air service and authorize funding for loan guarantees for the purchase of regional jets to operate to underserved communities.

The Contract Tower Program is expanded through establishment of a cost-sharing program and authorization of grants for tower construction at two airports.

A summary of the report is on AAAE’s website at http://www.airportnet.org/depts/federal/eryn99/agreement.pdf.

AAAE Hails FAA Bill Compromise

Barclay noted that the report language provides “much-needed” infrastructure investment, as well as mandates important management changes at FAA “to ensure that those resources are wisely spent.” The conference report “is a fair and reasonable compromise,” Barclay said. “It is key to our efforts to prepare for the increasing demands placed on our nation’s aviation system.”

Massport Polls Public On Runway Plan

“In this important public policy debate no voice should be left out,” said Virginia Buckingham, CEO and executive director of Massport. “And, thus far, the traveling public’s opinion has been excluded. As we move forward with the FAA, elected officials, and our neighbors in the surrounding communities with further study and analysis, it is only fair to include input from Logan’s customers.”

Leaflets will be circulated through the airport terminals only on days when Logan is experiencing delays due to northwest winds. The leaflets include a direct response card that allows travelers to record the flight they were delayed on and register their comments. Responses, as well as feedback from Massport’s web site www.massport.com, will be used to create a database and compile testimony from those affected by delays.

As part of the plan to reduce delays at Logan, Massport has proposed Runway 14/32, a new 5,000-foot runway with all arrival and departures occurring over water. The runway would reduce delays up to 90 percent on northwest wind days, 45-55 percent in good weather, and 20-25 percent annually, officials said.

Aviation’s Environmental Impact Studied

An inter-governmental panel recently estimated that global aircraft emissions in 1997 accounted for 3.5 percent of the warming generated by human activities, GAO said. In the U.S. alone, aviation accounted for about 3 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 1997. This compares with 23 percent for other transportation sources and 41 percent for other industrial sources.

GAO noted that three options were identified by the inter-government panel to mitigate aviation’s impact on the environment as the industry grows: continuing research to guide the development of aircraft and engine technology to reduce these effects; promoting more efficient air traffic control operations through the introduction of new technologies and procedures, and expanding the use of regulatory and economic measures to encourage reductions in emissions.

More Rules Urged For Shared Aircraft

Private aircraft with shared ownership are now regulated under FAR Part 91. However, members of the more strictly regulated Part 135 community—charter or air-taxi operators—have expressed concern that the fractionals are able to compete unfairly under the umbrella of the Part 91 rules.

Further, FAA has been studying the issue due to its own concerns over how to determine who has operational control of fractional aircraft. Fractional ownership now includes more than 450 aircraft and 1,800 owners in the U.S.

In its recommendations, the task force urged FAA to create a new Subpart K to Part 91 to provide for stricter regulation of fractionals in the areas of maintenance and operational procedures and pilot training. In a compromise, the committee recommended that FAA change one rule for both fractionals and charters to allow aircraft to land when they can do so safely in 85 percent of a runway’s length. Currently, charter operators can land only when they can do so safely in 60 percent of a runway’s length. To be able to use the new standard, the aircraft operator would have to meet requirements in pilot training, among other areas.

Jim Christiansen, executive vice president and chief operating officer for TAG Aviation, an aircraft management and charter company, served as chairman for the committee, which delivered the final recommendations to FAA Administrator Jane Garvey. FAA will carefully review the committee’s “very well thought-out recommendations,” Garvey said. “After the review, the FAA will move forward with a proposed rulemaking effort.”

Moody’s Puts Miami Bonds On Watch

Despite the airport’s unique market niche both in southern Florida and as the leading U.S. gateway to Latin America, Moody’s said it is concerned about the ultimate cost of its capital program, management’s ability to manage, the cost and scope of the program and the financial impact that potential overruns may have on the airport’s ability to service debt.

DOT Prepares For Expected Freight Boom

One field test, a partnership among DOT, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the American Trucking Association (ATA) Foundation, is designed to improve operational efficiency and cargo security for freight shippers and operators. The test—to be conducted at Chicago O’Hare—will use biometric smart card technologies to develop a secured, multimodal, Internet-based cargo manifest. The system will automate transfer of comprehensive cargo data from one mode of transportation to another and across jurisdictions. After installation and testing at O’Hare, a second airport and supply chain will be added in Newark, N.J., DOT said.

GA Accident Rate Declines In 1999

The number of general aviation accidents fell by one last year, from 1,909 in 1998 to 1,908 in 1999. Fatal accidents decreased in 1999 to 342 compared with 365 in 1998. Although the number of fatal accidents decreased, total fatalities showed a slight increase from 623 to 628. The accident rate per 100,000 flight hours decreased from 7.12 in 1998 to 7.05 in 1999.

NTSB’s report for 1999 shows 12 persons were killed in airline accidents involving aircraft with 10 or more seats. This is an increase from 1998, when no passenger fatalities were reported for scheduled Part 121 aircraft.

The 48 accidents involving Part 121 scheduled carriers represented a slight increase from 43 in 1998. The accident rate per 100,000 departures also increased from 0.408 to 0.430.

Midway Seeks LaGuardia Slots

Ill. Rep. Urges Contract Tower Funding

“I urge you to reverse course and maintain funding for these air traffic control towers, which provide vital service to many communities in Southern Illinois and throughout the state,” said Costello. “We have made a commitment to these airports that the federal government will be their partner, and this plan would go back on that commitment.”

Garvey said she agreed with Costello’s assertion and said she was hopeful that FAA would find other ways to achieve savings rather than cut the contract tower program. She also noted she has received letters of concern from airport managers around the country.

AAAE Past President R.C. Smith Succumbs To Cancer

He was manager of the Modesto, Calif., City-County Airport for 20 years before retiring in July 1989. He also retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service in the Strategic Air Command flying KB-29, KC-97 and KC-135 aircraft over 5,000 hours. He is survived by his wife Shirley and three children.

AAAE President Charles Barclay said, “R.C. was a great leader of AAAE and a person with a special talent for making friends in our industry. We will miss him greatly.”

The funeral was held on March 4 at the First Baptist Church, Modesto, Calif. Condolences may be sent to his wife and family at 705 Creekview, Modesto, CA 95354. The family asked that donations in R.C.’s memory be made to either the American Cancer Society at 1604 Ford Ave., Modesto CA 95350, or to Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children at 2425 Stockton St., Sacramento, CA 95817.

Jim Johnson, A.A.E., Resigns at Tampa

AAAE Past President Harold Friedman Dies

Friedman served as president of the Northeast Chapter-AAAE in 1989 and was a long time NEC member. His airport career began in New York and he held successive posts at Boston Logan; Binghamton, N.Y., Silver Spring, Md., and Hyannis, Mass.

Burial was on Feb. 21 at Bourne National Cemetery on Cape Cod. Memorial donations may be sent to the American Heart Association, 2 Whites’s Path, South Yarmouth MA 02664, or Cape Cod Synagogue, 145 Winter St., Hyannis, MA 02601.

Larry Hedrick, A.A.E., To Retire

With an airport management career that began in 1965, Hedrick has held positions at Newton, Kan., City-County Airport; Barnes, Mass., Municipal Airport, and Niagara Falls and Buffalo International Airports. In 1987 he was appointed airports administrator for Port Columbus International and Bolton Field Airports.

Legend Delays Launch Date

Positions Open

Email: bpeagler@logicsouth.com
WebPage: http://www.columbiaairport.com/

AIRPORT INTERN
Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Full-time summer internship (approximately 15 weeks) with the Kent County Department of Aeronautics. Requirements: recent graduation from, or current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in aviation management, business or public administration, or related field and completion of at least one semester of junior year. Application must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an appropriate faculty member and an official transcript from college of university. Pay is $8 per hour. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. April 14. For application information, contact Valerie LoPresti, Human Resource Specialist, Kent County Human Resources Dept., 300 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2222, (616) 336-4090 or jobs@co.kent.mi.us.

Email: jobs@co.kent.mi.us

AIRPORT OPERATIONS (Entry-level)
Midland, Texas. Entry-level airport operations position at Midland International Airport. Assists the airport operations supervisor with the day-to-day operations of a FAR 139 airport. Involves shift work, weekends and holidays. Minimum requirements include a B.S. degree in aviation management, business administration or related field and the ability to obtain a Texas Class C driver's license. One year experience desirable.  Starting salary $2,174 - $2,281 per month based on education/experience. Resumes by April 1 to City of Midland Administrative Services, P.O. Box 1152, Midland, TX  79702.  EOE.

AIRPORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Dane County (Wis.) Regional Airport (MSN) is seeking a professional to monitor, supervise and coordinate airside and landside operational activities at a small hub, commercial service airport. This position represents airport management to ensure compliance with FARs, county ordinances, and lease provisions. Responsible for assessing airfield conditions, recording discrepancies and arranging for corrective actions. Responds to emergency situations and implements contingency plans. Successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in airport management or equivalent, and three years of progressive experience at a FAR Part 139 commercial airport. Starting annual salary of $34,248 with merit increases to $41,239, longevity pay of 3% to 12% and excellent benefits. For application material, contact Dane County Employee Relations, Room 418, City-County Bldg., Madison, WI 53709. Call (608) 266-4123, or TDD equipment only (608) 266-4529, for more information. Recruitment ends 4:30 p.m. CST March 20. MSN accommodates 1.3 million passengers annually with 11 air carriers.

AIRPORT PLANNER I
The Airport Authority of Washoe County (AAWC), which operates Reno/Tahoe International and Reno Stead Airports, has a temporary (3-6 months) position. Requires any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, aviation management, engineering, geography or related field and one to two years of experience in planning, aviation management, or other public administration positions related to airports. Duties include conducting planning and environmental studies, research and analyze data, maintain databases, develop reports. Salary $17.1236 per hour. Apply to Human Resources, AAWC, 2770 Vassar Street, Reno, NV 89502, (775) 328-6450. Position open until filled.

AIRPORT PLANNER-ENGINEER
Chicago, Ill. TAMS Consultants is seeking a person with a minimum of five years' experience in airport planning and engineering to assume a lead role in the firm's airport program. The person must be a registered engineer or be capable of obtaining registration within one year. Computer expertise is essential. The work will include the technical lead and/or management of projects in airport master-level planning and civil design. There will be opportunities to participate in highway planning and design projects. This position is in TAMS' Chicago office. Some of the firm's airport work is overseas and the person in this position can expect extensive travel in the U.S. and abroad. A description of TAMS and its services is at www.tamsconsultants.com. Send resumes with a cover letter and statement of salary requirements to Merrill Goodwyn, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60187, fax (312) 670-4227; phone (312) 670-1995; mgoodwyn@tamsconsultants.com.

Email: mgoodwyn@tamsconsultants.com

AIRSIDE OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. Six-month internship program with option to extend for an additional six months. The primary purpose of this internship is to give the successful candidate the necessary experience to acquire a full-time position in airport management. The successful candidate will be primarily assigned to work with the airside operations staff. The internship may also include assignments with landside operations, reliever airports and possibly other departments of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). Primary duties will include assisting with the day-to-day support and office duties in the MAC Airside Operations Department at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Requires bachelor’s degree in airport management/administration by June 15, 2000. Start date will be June 1, 2000. Salary $12 per hour with no benefits. Resume and certified college transcript by April 15 to Ms. Pat Getchman, Metropolitan Airports Commission, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450.

ASSISTANT AIRPORT DIRECTOR
Bangor International Airport has re-opened its search for the position of assistant-airport director. Eligible candidates must meet the following minimum criteria. BA/BS degree in business or public administration or closely related field, at least five years of airport or airline experience at senior supervisory levels and thorough familiarity with all FAA regulations as related to certificated airport operations. Additional experience in human relations, information technology and /or specific airport related functions will be favorably considered. The salary range is $41,636 - $55,797 per year. Previous applicants for this position will be reconsidered and need not re-apply. Other interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume before March 24 to the Director of Human Relations, City of Bangor, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor ME 00401.

AVIATION POSITIONS
Atlanta, Ga. Aviation Operations Representative, Senior (Landside) - $39,200. Supervises the operation of the Operations Control Center. Compiles and prepares reports and survey information. Coordinates ground transportation operations with police officials. Aviation Operations Representative (Landside) - six positions - $36,479. Inspects main terminal, concourses, transportation mall, and ground transportation area. Security Representative, Senior - $39,200. Supervises the security compliance and enforcement program at Hartsfield; supervises the administration of the FAA security awareness-training program vehicle access control program. Security Representative - $ 33,757. Conducts security compliance and enforcement inspections of airport premises in accordance with the airport security program and federal aviation regulations. The City of Atlanta Employment Office will accept applications from March 20 - April 7 Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the City of Atlanta, Bureau of Personnel Administration, City Hall Tower, 68 Mitchell Street Suite 2107 Atlanta, GA 30335. For application, call (404) 330-6369, or fax (404) 658-6157.

DEPUTY AVIATION DIRECTOR (Finance and Administration)
Des Moines, Iowa. Des Moines International Airport is accepting applications for a deputy aviation director of finance and administration. This exceptional professional will direct all activities of the finance and administrative areas of the airport and aviation department. Requirements include graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and extensive experience in airport finance, accounting and property management, with a considerable supervisory role; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license (or ability to obtain same) or evidence of equivalent mobility. City residency required. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Apply to Human Resources, City Hall, 400 E. First St., Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 283-4213. www.ci.des-moines.ia.us. EOE/MFD. Applications accepted until position is filled.

WebPage: http://www.ci.des-moines.ia.us/

DEPUTY DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING
Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Airport Authority. Under the direction of the executive director responsible for project management, capital outlay budget and related activities. Administers consultant selection, construction oversight, bid and specification preparation. Works closely with FAA and state Aeronautics agencies. Degree in civil engineering or related field required. Experience in supervision of engineering, design, construction and project management preferred. Submit applications by March 31 to the Executive Director, Lincoln Airport Authority, P.O. Box 80407, Lincoln, NE 68501.

Manager, Certification Technologies
Alexandria, Va. Provides internet communication and solicit online interaction both from executive candidates and AAAE’s membership at large. Some administrative functions. Requires strong computer skills, particularly skills in HTML/JavaScript and possibly some programming knowledge. The ideal candidate will also be eager to learn to carry his/her Internet production skills a step further to produce videos as well and create interactive tests and surveys. Because of this aspect of the job, strong written communication skills are also requires. Primary responsibility will be to create the training department’s new Interactive Training Center, a tie-in between the www.airportnet.org website and the accreditation and training programs already offered. Send a cover letter and resume to Will James, Staff Vice President, Accreditation and Training, AAAE, 601 Madison St., Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314.

WebPage: http://www.airportnet.org/

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR I
Philadelphia, Pa. Performs administrative work. Develops and implements an occupational safety program. This employee will analyze a variety of factors that impact on employee safety and also design programs to control operational and environmental work hazards. The selected candidate will supervise others engaged in safety analysis and investigations. A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in personnel or occupational safety administration, or industrial engineering is required. Also required is one year of experience in occupational safety administration or industrial engineering that involved investigating practices and employee injuries as related to industrial safety. Salary $39,504 - $50,782. Send resume to Helen Jackson, Philadelphia International Airport, Division of Aviation, Terminal E, Philadelphia, PA 19153, fax (215)937-5528.

PLANNING POSITIONS
Regional E/A/P firm in its Montgomery, Ala., office is accepting resumes for the following two positions: Aviation/Airport Planner: Three to five years experience preparing airport master plans, airport layout plans, and related planning documents for air carrier and/or general aviation airports is desired. Degree in planning, transportation planning or aviation management required. Must be a self-starter with excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills. Environmental Planner: Degree in environmental planning/science, natural resource management or related program required; Masters degree and AICP certification preferred. A minimum of three years of experience in NEPA document preparation, agency coordination and project permitting required. Phase I ESA, wetland delineation, community planning experience desirable. Must be a self-starter with excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills. Great pay, working environment, and benefits. EOE. Send resume and salary history to Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc., 5960 Carmichael Place, Montgomery, AL 36117.

PRINCIPAL PLANNER (Aviation Planner)
The N.H. Department of Transportation has a vacancy in Concord, N.H., for a permanent Principal Planner. Responsibilities include data analysis, planning, studies, making recommendations for airport development, and accident investigation. Minimum qualifications include Master’s degree in planning, civil or aeronautical engineering or planning related field such as community development, environmental law, public administration, aerospace and aviation studies and three to four years of professional experience in planning and/or engineering, or a bachelor’s degree in planning, civil or aeronautical engineering, aerospace and aviation studies, community development, environmental law, or public administration and five years of professional experience in planning, engineering or experience in a related field as specified above. Must currently possess FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. Salary $35,027-$41,808. Submit completed state employment application (including transcripts, licenses, etc.) by April 14 to N.H. DOT, Bur. Human Resources, P.O. Box 483, Concord, NH 03302-0483. Visit www.state.nh.us/das/personnel. For further information contact Jack Ferns, aeronautics director, at (603) 271-2551.

SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER Requisition #415
Seattle-Tacoma (Wash.) International Airport is seeking qualified candidates for a senior property manager position. The successful candidate would negotiate and administer leases with airlines and airport tenants. Five years of commercial property leasing experience with two years in the aviation industry and a bachelor's in business or related field is required. Certified Property Manager is preferred. Our employment kiosk at Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way, is open M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. State the requisition # and job title on all correspondence. Monthly salary range: Minimum $3,950-mid $4,937. Filing closes at 4 p.m. March 24 Postmarks will not be accepted. P.O. Box 1209, Seattle, WA 98111, fax (206) 728-3004, Jobline (206) 728-3444, web address www.portseattle.org, WA TRS (800) 833-6388 TDD/TTY, Equal Opportunity Employer.

WebPage: http://www.portseattle.org/

Business Opportunities

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission is interested in securing the services of a qualified architectural/engineering consultant for potential projects involving the expansion and improvements of streets, parking lots, utilities, and non-aviation airport and tenant facilities on the landside at Eastern Iowa Airport, pursuant in part to receiving funding. Landside refers to those facilities not involved with aviation activities, and the Commission will determine landside projects. Firms interested in being considered for the projects described are requested to submit four copies of experience and qualifications in an envelope marked “Qualifications for Landside Architectural/Engineering Services” by 11 AM (CDST) April 10, and addressed to The Eastern Iowa Airport, 2515 Wright Bros. Blvd. W., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. For additional information, contact Keith Johnson at (319) 362-3131.

The Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Airport Commission is interested in securing the services of a qualified architectural/engineering consultant for potential projects involving the expansion and improvements of runways, taxiways, aprons and airport and tenant facilities at Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, pursuant in part to receiving grants from the FAA. Firms interested in being considered for the projects described are requested to submit four copies of experience and qualifications in an envelope marked “Qualifications for Airfield Architectural/Engineering Services” by 11 a.m. (CDST) April 10, and addressed to Eastern Iowa Airport, 2515 Wright Bros. Blvd. W., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. For additional information, contact Keith Johnson at (319) 362-3131.

The Charlottesville-Albemarle (Va.) Airport Authority, acting by and through its director of finance and administration, invites qualified and interested aviation consulting firms to submit qualifications for the selection of a consultant to provide aviation financial consulting services to airport authority for a 36-month period, including projects such as the implementation of a rental car customer facility charge (CFC) and renegotiation of the authority’s Airline Use Agreement and rate structure. Any contract awarded as a result of this Request for Qualification (RFQ) process will be non-exclusive, and the authority may initiate any procurement process for additional or alternative aviation consulting services at any time it so desires. Proposals will be received until 11 a.m., local prevailing time March 14 by the Director of Finance & Administration, Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority, 201 Bowen Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Three copies of proposals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope, conspicuously endorsed with the proposer’s name and the phrase 'Aviation Financial Consulting Services' and may be mailed or hand delivered. Proposals received after 11 a.m. will be returned unopened.

The Kenton County Airport Board, owner and operator of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, is requesting proposals until 4 p.m. April 7 from interested parties for the implementation of the board's compatibility study update. Proposal documents may be obtained by contacting Barbara Schempf, Noise Abatement Manager, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, P.O. Box 752000, Cincinnati, OH 45275, (606) 767-7800.

Erie (Pa.) Municipal Airport Authority (EMAA) is soliciting letters of interest and SFs 254 and 255 for professional engineering and architectural/planning services associated with general service on-call engineering, and redevelopment of a major warehouse facility adjacent to airport property. EMAA intends to award three separate contracts. Interested firms should submit three copies of their qualifications to Mr. Kelly Fredericks, P.E., Executive Director, Erie International Airport, 4411 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505-3091 no later than 4 p.m., March 31. To receive a more detailed description of projects, contact Mari Anne Clark at (814) 833-4258.

The Evanston-Unita County Airport (Wyo.) Joint Powers Board is soliciting proposals until April 20 for engineering services for the design, geo-technical services and construction management of airport improvement projects, including taxiway relocation, construction of additional taxiway, construction of runway extensions, runway overlay, installation of runway and taxiway edge lighting. Responses must be submitted in triplicate to the Evanston-Unita County Airport Joint Powers Board, Evanston City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Evanston, WY 82930. Selection will be based on understanding of project, experience, interest, ability to meet schedules, ability to keep work in budget, current workload, compatibility, qualifications of key personnel, references, time frame for completion of design and geo-technical evaluation. Proposers should include all information listed above but should not include reference to cost. Proposals must be limited to 50 pages including appendices. For additional information contact Clarence Vranish, Evanston City Hall (307) 783-6300. EOE/AA.

The city of Hutchinson, Kan., is seeking statements of qualifications and experience from engineering firms until noon March 29 for a five-year, annually renewable agreement for services associated with projects using Airport Improvement Program grant funds from FAA and/or the state of Kansas. Anticipated FAA-eligible projects include reconstruction and/or resurfacing, installing taxiway lighting on Taxiway B, D and E and aircraft parking area development. Submit statements in original with three copies to the airport manager's office, Hutchinson Municipal Airport, P.O. Box 1567, Hutchinson, KS 67594-1567. To receive a copy of the RFP, contact Russ Johnson, airport manager, at (316) 694-2692, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday - Friday, or via e-mail hutchairport@ourtownusa.net.

Email: hutchairport@ourtownusa.net

Lexington-Fayette (Ky.) Urban County Airport Board is accepting proposals from airport architectural and engineering (A/E) firms until 4 p.m. March 21 for the design of a concourse gate addition and air carrier ramp expansion at Blue Grass Airport. For further information and copies of the RFP, contact John P. Slone, P.E., Director of Planning and Development, Blue Grass Airport, 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206, Lexington, KY 40510, (606) 425-3107, or visit the airport's website at www.bluegrassairport.com. WebPage: http://www.bluegrassairport.com/

The Wicomico County (Md.) Airport Commission requests sealed bids for three rental car concessions at the Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport. Bids will be received until 11 a.m. April 19 at which time they will be opened publicly. Qualified bidders may receive a copy of the specifications by contacting the Wicomico County Purchasing Department at (410) 548-4806. A nonmandatory prebid meeting has been scheduled in the Airport Manager's office at 2 p.m. April 5. Contact Robert Bryant, A.A.E., for details at (410) 548-4827.