Project Management Professional Services –Runway 8-26 Reconstruction at Rafael Hernández Airport, Aguadilla, PR

Abstract

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for project management services for the Rehabilitation of Runway 8-26 at Rafael Hernández Airport, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is required to identified experienced firms capable of managing project development. This project consists of construction of Runway 8-26 to the south, converting existing one into taxiway. For the SOQ, a multidisciplinary team of seven professionals with experience on construction management of Portland Cement Concrete pavement runways, airport safety and project controls is identified. Furthermore, four potential risks that could affect project’s success and possible solutionsare described. First, karstic topography characterized by depressions could bemitigated filling voids with aggregate. The challenge of drainage system located within Runway Safety Area could be lessen relocating the runway. Establishing tailored strategies for airport operations affected could minimize the impact. Finally, obtaining variations to specifications using as guide recent airport projects in the Island could alleviate limited availability of material suppliers. KeyTerms⎯Airports, Project Management, ProjectRisk, Statement of Qualifications