Metropolitan Airport Authority Of Rock Island County, Illinois

The Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County, Illinois operates the Quad City International Airport, a U.S. local government-owned airport authority located in Moline, Illinois. As a federal government entity registered in SAM.gov, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure and service support through federal contract and grant awards, primarily focusing on airport facility improvements, safety enhancements, and operational efficiency. The airport serves the Quad Cities region, facilitating commercial and general aviation activities while maintaining critical transportation infrastructure for the local community.

The airport's federal contract awards have been limited, with a notable $361,350 Other Transaction Agreement from the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration establishing a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Reimbursement Program to enhance airport security. This contract, awarded in January 2021, was not set aside and focused specifically on security-related reimbursement activities for a three-month period from January to March 2022.

The airport has received extensive federal grant awards from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), primarily through the Airport Improvement Program. These grants, totaling over $26 million, have supported numerous critical infrastructure projects including terminal expansions, pavement rehabilitations, drainage improvements, and equipment acquisitions. Significant grant projects include a $9.2 million terminal expansion project, a $5.6 million terminal reconstruction initiative, and a $3.1 million drainage and wildlife attractant mitigation project. Many of these grants were funded through COVID-19 relief programs like the American Rescue Plan Act, providing economic assistance for airport operations, personnel, cleaning, and sanitization efforts. The grants consistently aim to improve airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience for the Moline, Illinois community.