Title
Airport Main Data Center Utilities Upgrade Design Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract for $217,850 with DAS Architecture, Inc. for design services of the Airport’s main data center utilities upgrade, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $217,850 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport’s main data center was constructed in 2000. Since that time, the need for technology-driven business solutions and video operations has increased tremendously.
§ The main data center houses airport servers, telephone and internet connections, and safety and security monitoring equipment for the main terminal building.
§ The data center upgrade design will improve climate control in the center, increase the electrical support and reliability, and create additional space to accommodate the future growth of the Airport’s technology needs.
§ On February 3, 2014, the Aviation Department issued a Request for Qualifications for architectural and engineering design service; 29 proposals were received from interested service providers and firms were selected for future architectural and engineering design.
§ Aviation staff evaluated the proposals and selected DAS Architecture, Inc. based on their qualifications and specific airport experience at the Airport.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiated subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). For this contract, DAS Architecture has committed 10.97% ($23,892) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
• Accutech Surveying and Mapping, LLP (SBE) ($12,892) (surveying)
• Flehan Engineering, Inc. (SBE, WBE) ($11,000) (civil engineering assistance)
DAS Architecture is a City SBE.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
Attachments
Attachment
Budget Ordinance