DBA Construction recently completed reconstruction of an aircraft parking apron at the Coolidge Municipal Airport in Arizona. The original concrete from 1944 was deteriorating and cracking. DBA Construction was awarded a $719,000 contract to replace the concrete apron with thicker, reinforced concrete. They faced tying over 33,000 rebar connections but found that using Kodi Klip West's patented rebar clips allowed the rebar to be clipped together faster and more cost effectively. The rebar crew was trained on the clips in under 15 minutes. Using the clips saved 26% over the budgeted cost for rebar placement. Based on this success, the clips will be considered for all future concrete projects.

1. DBA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
P.O. Box 63035 Phone 602-442-6767
Phoenix, AZ 85082-3035 Fax 602-442-0408
Feb. 14, 2006
Kodi Klip West LLC
Attn: Caleb Wright
110 Ridgecrest Court
Sedona, AZ 86351
RE: Coolidge Municipal Airport - Aircraft Parking Apron Reconstruction
FAA Project No. AIP 3-04-0011-04
Dear Caleb,
DBA Construction recently completed reconstruction of an aircraft parking apron at the Coolidge
Municipal Airport. Origins of this project date back to 1944 when construction of the original airfield was
done by the Army Air Corp. to be used as a year round training facility for World War II fighter pilots.
Concrete which had supported light aircraft traffic for 61 years had noticeable signs of deterioration and
cracking. Through a joint grant from the FAA and ADOT Aeronautics, the City of Coolidge contracted for
phase I of upgrades to the concrete apron.
A $719,000 contract was awarded to DBA Construction to replace 6600 SY of 6-inch thick, non-
reinforced PCCP. New concrete was 3000 psi, 6-inch thick, reinforced PCCP using size 57 rock and placed
at a 3-inch slump. All new pavement was reinforced in both directions with #4 bar spaced at 12-inch centers.
Faced with tying over 33,000 connections, a faster more cost affective solution was needed.
Kodi Klip West offered the perfect solution with their patented Kodi Klip polycarbonate rebar clips.
Speed and efficiency were used to offset the cost of the clips versus traditional tie wire. Once approval was
given by the engineer, DBA's rebar crew was given a quick lesson on proper clipping techniques. This was
accomplished in less than 15-minutes. The crew then clipped together 317 mats and stacked them for use
as required by the project schedule. Including the cost of the clips, rebar clipping and placement was done
for 26 percent less than budgeted.
Based on this success, Kodi Klip rebar clips will be considered for all future concrete projects.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bob Maurer
Bob Maurer
Project Manager