A Kansas City-based engineering firm is proposing to finance, design and build a new $2.5-billion single terminal for the Missouri city’s airport, a project long sought by airport officials. But Burns & McDonnell now faces competitive bids, thanks to a city council vote that eliminated its right of first refusal.
Burns & McDonnell last month presented a memorandum of understanding to Kansas City officials, stating that it will put its own money into the project, attract other investors and line up private lenders. The firm also promised to use local subcontractors and partner with a local general contractor for construction.