Griffiss International Airport Obstruction Mitigation Phase II

The contract involves the mitigation of obstructions on both airport and off-airport properties within the Griffiss International Airport area, specifically targeting properties owned by the Oneida County Industrial Development Agency and Griffiss Local Development Corporation. The primary goal is to remove approximately 54 acres of tree canopy on airport property and 2 acres off-site to address obstructions that impair existing instrument approach procedures such as LNAV/VNAV, LPV, and circling approaches, as well as to improve runway length for safe landings, particularly concerning Runway 15-33. The project aims to enhance aviation safety and operational efficiency by clearing these obstructions, which are critical for maintaining and improving navigational procedures and runway usability. The project is scheduled for completion within 50 calendar days, with a bid response deadline set for March 19, 2024. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2024. The contract does not set aside opportunities specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses but does include a subcontracting goal of 7.7% for disadvantaged-owned entities. The project is located at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY, and is managed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County under the NAICS code 561730, which pertains to landscaping services. The primary contact for the project is John Frazee, Chief Engineer, reachable via email or phone for further inquiries.