County Of Tompkins

The County of Tompkins is a local government entity in New York that operates the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, a regional transportation facility located in Ithaca, New York. As a government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), the County provides critical airport infrastructure and transportation services through various federal contract and grant awards. The airport serves as a crucial regional transportation hub, supporting local and national air travel needs through comprehensive airport management and infrastructure development.

Through federal contract awards, the County of Tompkins has primarily engaged with the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (DHS TSA) in Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Reimbursement Programs. Specifically, the entity has received two Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) totaling $635,100, designed to support law enforcement and checkpoint operations at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. These contracts establish reimbursement mechanisms for airport security-related expenses, with award dates in January 2021 and ultimate completion dates in March 2022. The contracts were not set aside for any specific business type and focused on enhancing airport safety and security operations.

The County of Tompkins has received extensive federal grant awards predominantly from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region, primarily through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). These grants, totaling millions of dollars, have supported comprehensive airport infrastructure improvements, including runway and taxiway rehabilitation, construction of new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) buildings, Snow Removal Equipment buildings, navigational aid installations, and COVID-19 economic relief. Notable grant programs include COVID-19 Airports Programs, American Rescue Plan Act funding, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs. The grants have funded critical projects such as replacing snow removal equipment, constructing new airport facilities, rehabilitating apron and taxiway pavements, upgrading lighting systems, and conducting energy efficiency assessments. The funding periods typically range from 2021 to 2029, demonstrating a long-term commitment to airport infrastructure development and operational excellence.