Shawn Schroeder

The Commission addressed various contracts and agreements, including the approval of construction services for the terminal apron bypass taxilane and taxiway reconstruction, funding for professional services, and renewal of sponsorship and marketing agreements. Further business included the procurement of an airport management solution, approval for an access control system replacement, purchase of utility vehicles, and various change orders and task orders for engineering and consulting services related to airport infrastructure, marketing, and kiosk rentals. The meeting also featured length of service awards and a presentation of a resolution.

The Commission addressed several agenda items, including length of service awards and recognition of visitors. Key contract and agreement approvals focused on infrastructure and facility maintenance, such as the Runway 1 Localizer Project ($1,960,000), the Terminal Concourse Expansion Project change order ($358,958), parking structure maintenance ($620,000), the Demo Air Cargo Apron Phase 2 construction and related quality assurance testing ($8,751,635 and $42,270 respectively), and the Taxilane GA-5 reconstruction and widening with its associated testing ($3,409,597 and $28,445). Additionally, the board reviewed payments for the 2026 SEC-AAAE Annual Conference ($381,734), participation in the 2026 Visit Savannah Co-Op Digital Advertising Campaign ($300,000), and a task work order for terminal improvements ($128,120). Miscellaneous topics covered included a commemorative plaque, state legislation on height restrictions, a golf tour package initiative, a calendar of upcoming events, and an executive session.

The meeting agenda included several items under Contracts and Agreements requiring recommendation for approval. These included a promotional campaign partnership with the Hilton Head Island--Bluffton Chamber of Commerce ($300,000), a Task Work Order with AECOM for Gate Planning Services ($77,565), a 3-Year Broadband Service Agreement with Comcast Business Communications, LLC ($34,487), and an Intergovernmental Agreement with SEDA and Chatham County for intersection construction (NTE $818,375). Further recommendations involved sponsoring the 2026 Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives Annual Conference ($60,000), procuring refurbishment services for six escalators in the parking garage from Elevated Facility Services ($1,483,176), executing a contract with Founders Maintenance & Restoration for ramp and walkway replacement ($188,385), executing a four-year maintenance agreement with Brooks Building Solutions ($185,600), and executing a contract with W.S. Nielson Company, Inc., for skylight panel replacement ($97,704). Miscellaneous topics included an Air Service Update, Boards, Commissions, & Authorities Bootcamp, a Calendar of Upcoming Events, and an Executive Session.