DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 9
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: (Job-Order Contract) Curtiss JN-4 (Jenny) Aircraft Display
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing a task order to a Job Order Contract (JOC) with Alpha Building Corporation in an amount not to exceed $153,307.54 for the installation of the Curtiss JN-4 (Jenny) Aircraft at the San Antonio International Airport, an Airport Capital Improvements Fund project, located in Council District 9.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Enhancing the passenger experience is one of San Antonio International Airport's top priorities. Establishing a Sense of Place within the Airport identifying significant elements of the City for passengers is one mechanism to improve the customer experience at SAT. San Antonio is a city rich in aviation and cultural history. In coordination with the Witte Museum, the Aviation Department will install a ceiling mounted display of a Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" vintage aircraft. The "Jenny" aircraft played a vital part in the training of the majority of early and mid-20th century American pilots, of which most were trained in San Antonio and flew one of these aircraft. In present day, few Jenny aircraft remain and the Witte's Jenny is especially rare since it is virtually original and has an estimated value of $1 million.
The aircraft will be safely hung in the ticketing hall of the San Antonio International Airport Terminal B Departures Level. An informational display will be integrated into the project which will provide the background and history of this unique aircraft. Passengers will have the ability to view the history of the Jenny on a kiosk (located adjacent to the aircraft) as well as via a QR code that will be downloaded.
The City collaborated with the Witte Museum to identify a contractor and subcontractor that has the ability to responsibly develop a plan to hoist a...
Click here for full text