Pella City Council Approves Bid for Airport Apron Expansion

The $445,930 contract with TK Concrete is about $170,000 below the engineer's estimate.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

The Pella City Council has approved a contract for an apron expansion project at the Pella Municipal Airport. The council received six bids and awarded the $445,930 contract to TK Concrete, which came in around $170,000 below the engineer's estimate. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of September.

Why it matters

The airport apron expansion is part of Pella's ongoing efforts to improve its municipal airport infrastructure and support local economic development. The lower-than-expected bid price will allow the city to complete the project within its budget.

The details

The Pella City Council held a public hearing and approved the contract for the airport apron expansion project. The council received six bids and selected TK Concrete's $445,930 bid, which was approximately $170,000 below the engineer's estimate. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of September.

  • The Pella City Council held the public hearing and approved the contract at their meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The airport apron expansion project is scheduled for completion by the end of September 2026.

The players

Pella City Council

The governing body of the city of Pella, Iowa, responsible for approving municipal projects and contracts.

TK Concrete

The construction company awarded the $445,930 contract to complete the Pella Municipal Airport apron expansion project.

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What’s next

The Pella City Council will continue to monitor the progress of the airport apron expansion project, with an expected completion date by the end of September 2026.

The takeaway

Pella's investment in its municipal airport infrastructure demonstrates the city's commitment to supporting local economic development and improving transportation options for residents and businesses.