The change order is to authorize replacement of conveyor belts, located behind airline ticket counters, that have exceeded their useful life span, according to the city administration. It would also extend until the end of 2011 a maintenance service agreement for a new baggage system being installed at the airport.
A favorable bid from the contractor, Messer Construction Inc., more than a year ago for the project left a surplus that can be used for the additional tasks, city officials said in a letter summarizing the work.
The project is being paid for by airport-generated revenues and fees that passengers pay to finance federally approved security and capacity improvement projects at airports.
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