The Fremont County Commissioners have awarded a bid for construction of a ramp project at the Fremont County Airport. Kiewit Western Company of Denver was the successful low bidder on the project with a bid of $328,041. A & S Construction of Canon City was the only other bidder on the project at a price of $434,470. The engineer’s estimate for the work was $327,669. The work will entail laying asphalt across a 200 by 275 foot area south of the taxiway in front of the airport terminal. The total project cost including engineering is $435,372.
The Federal Aviation Administration is paying $413,000 or 95 percent of the cost. The State Aeronautics Board and Fremont County will each pay $8,200 of the cost or 2½ percent.
The 45 day construction project is slated to be completed by May 1st according to Airport Manager Richard Baker.
