Runway Friction Meter Purchase (RFP EC-03-2026 #13)
Emmet County
Summary
The airport wants a new continuous friction meter to measure runway and taxiway slipperiness during winter operations — a safety tool for snowy Pellston winters. Three bids came in, and staff recommend Halliday Technologies at about $67,600, saving roughly $27,000–$49,000 over the alternatives.
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The recommended purchase runs about $67,592 all-in, with annual calibration costs starting around $2,700 in 2027 and rising to about $4,200 by 2030.
Travelers and airport operations staff get safer winter runway conditions and better equipment for less money.
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