Title
Airport Planning Consultation Service
Action
Action:
Approve contracts for planning consultation services with the following vendors for a four-year term:
- AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc
- Ricondo & Associates Inc.,
- RS&H Architects Engineers Planners Inc.,
- Landrum & Brown Inc., and
- Kimley-Horn & Associates Inc.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Aviation Department uses planning consultation services for master, airfield, terminal, landside, environmental, noise, and land use.
§ On July 6, 2023, the city issued a Request for Qualifications; nine proposals were received.
§ The selected firms best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications and experience.
§ Pricing for these services will be based on the size and nature of the project.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $2,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. The specific tasks and contract opportunities associated with this contract are undefined; however, each Prime consultant has identified certified firms to be utilized:
§ Hubpoint Strategic Advisors, LLC (SBE) (cargo, air service)
§ Neighboring Concepts (MBE) (architecture, community engagement)
§ CES Group Engineers, LLC (WBE) (civil engineering)
§ John Davenport Engineering, Inc (MBE) (transportation engineering)
§ Richa, Inc (MBE) (reproduction services)
§ Carolina Wetland Services, Inc (WBE) (environmental permitting, testing, mitigation)
§ CES Group Engineers, LLC (WBE) (hazmat, survey)
§ Jarrett Engineering PLLC (WBE, SBE) (utility coordination)
§ New South Associates, Inc. (WBE) (cultural/archaeological)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
The Federal DBE program does not require a DBE goal for all On-Call Contracts. DBE goals will be negotiated per task order. Aviation will monitor achievement throughout the life of the contracts.
The following certified firm(s) have been identified to be utilized as the project evolves:
§ Connico, LLC (DBE) (cost estimating, scheduling)
§ Hubpoint Strategic Advisors (DBE) (cargo, air service)
§ Neighboring Concepts (DBE) (architecture, community engagement)
§ Airport Design Consultants, Inc. (DBE) (airport planning)
§ AirProjects, Inc. (DBE) (concession planning)
§ CES Group Engineers, LLP (DBE) (civil engineering)
§ Illustrate My Design, LLC (DBE) (project rendering)
§ John Davenport Engineering, Inc. (DBE) (transportation engineering)
§ Legacy Research Associates (DBE) (cultural resources)
§ Sensis, Inc. (DBE) (communication strategy, public outreach/meetings)
§ Landry Consulting, LLC. (DBE) (safety management systems)
§ Jarrett Engineering PLLC. (DBE) (utility coordination)
§ New South Associates, Inc. (DBE) (cultural/archaeological)
§ Amplify Consulting LLC (DBE) (public involvement)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan