Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the McKinney National Airport Master Plan Update (AI2501)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Maximize the Development Potential of McKinney National Airport
* 3.1: Implement initiatives and strategies, including public-private partnerships, to attract and expand corporate and commercial aviation including the viability of passenger service.
* 3.2: Identify and implement land use regulations and policies that preserve and expand long-term operational excellence.
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Airport
CONTACT: Kenneth Carley, A.A.E., Airport Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
* Staff recommends Council to approve this item.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Staff seeks City Council authorization for the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the McKinney National Airport Master Plan Update (AI2501).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City is seeking to update its Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for McKinney National Airport (TKI), a project required to guide the Airport's development, plan for the introduction of commercial passenger service beginning in late 2026, and maintain the Airport's eligibility for federal funding.
* The City issued RFQ 26-34RFQ on December 5, 2025, for TKI Master Planner On-Call Services, advertised in the McKinney Courier Gazette, posted on McKinney TV, and sent to 547 suppliers.
* Four firms submitted responses by January 8, 2026. An evaluation committee comprised of Airport, City Manager's Office, and Planning staff scored the responses based on Firm Qualifications and Experience (45 points), Capacity to Perform Work (30 points), References (20 points), and Submittal Completeness and Conformance (5 points).
* Kimley-Horn received the highest overall score of 93.5. Based on these results, the evaluation team recomme...
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