City to Reopen Bidding on Large LAX Contract
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The City Council on Tuesday overturned the Airport Commission’s approval of a $2.4-million contract for equipment maintenance at Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles World Airports awarded the contract to FMC Technologies in February. But Aircraft Service International Group said its bid -- which was $500,000 lower than FMC’s -- was unfairly rejected because it was still obtaining a contractor’s license.
For the record:
12:00 a.m. March 30, 2006 For The Record
Los Angeles Times Thursday March 30, 2006 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 50 words Type of Material: Correction
Airport commission: An “In Brief” item in Wednesday’s California section about the award of a $2.4-million LAX maintenance contract incorrectly said the City Council overturned the Airport Commission’s decision. In fact, the council recommended that the commission consider whether to reopen bidding or uphold its original contract with FMC Technologies.
The city now is required to reopen bidding.
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