County awards $141,100 airport pavement contract; FAA to cover majority of cost

San Juan County commissioners unanimously approved a notice of award to American Road Maintenance Inc. for pavement improvements at Cal Black Memorial Airport, authorizing the contract at $141,100.

County staff said the project was the most responsive and lowest-cost proposal received. Finance staff told commissioners the project will be funded chiefly by federal aviation funds: “this is a majority funded 90 90% funded by, the FAA, and then we share in a participation with the state of 5%,” staff said.

Commissioners commented they were surprised no local bidders responded, and staff suggested local contractors may have been occupied with larger state projects. The motion to approve the notice of award was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Stubbs, and passed 3–0.

No local match beyond the stated 5% county participation was adopted at the meeting; commissioners approved the notice of award as presented.