S. 2105: Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act

This bill, known as the Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act, proposes that the Secretary of the Air Force undertake planning and design activities for infrastructure improvements at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas. The bill specifically addresses two gates: Tye Gate and Arnold Gate. Below are the main components of the bill:

1. Tye Gate Design

• Planning and Design Activities: The Secretary is required to carry out planning and design activities related to the infrastructure at Tye Gate.
• Project Budget: The total budget for the Tye Gate project is capped at $17,000,000, with a maximum of seven percent allocated for planning and design activities.
• Design Considerations: The design activities should follow standard Air Force gate designs while ensuring minimal utility crossings, avoiding conflicts with existing infrastructure, and allowing for simplified construction phases.

2. Arnold Gate Design

• Planning and Design Activities: Similar to the Tye Gate, planning and design activities for the Arnold Gate are mandated.
• Project Budget: The budget for the Arnold Gate project is limited to $12,065,000, with up to eight percent available for planning and design activities.
• Design Considerations: Design activities must take into account site congestion, multiple utility connections, phased construction needs, and complex traffic management.

3. Funding and Resources

The projects outlined in this bill shall be funded using existing amounts allocated to the Department of the Air Force for military construction planning and design. This means that the funding is not newly created but will come from resources already designated for military infrastructure improvements.

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