Title
Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium Link Facility
Action
Action:
A. Approve the Economic Development Committee’s recommendation to allocate the remaining $18.5 million in existing Community Investment Plan funds for Bojangles/Ovens Area Redevelopment to construct a new connector facility between the Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium,
B. Approve a contract in the amount up to $1,550,000 with Odell Associates, Inc. for architectural services for the Bojangles-Ovens Link Facility, and
C. Approve a contract in the amount up to $150,000 with Barnhill Contracting Company for pre-construction services for the Bojangles-Ovens Link Facility.
Body
Committee Chair:
James Mitchell, Economic Development
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services
Explanation
§ The FY 2014 Community Investment Plan appropriated $25 million for Bojangles Coliseum/Ovens Auditorium area redevelopment as part of Eastside investments.
§ Following the purchase and demolition of the adjacent EconoLodge Motel and construction of additional parking at the site, $18.5 million in original project funding remains.
§ A new “Link” facility is proposed to connect Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium and address strategic hospitality needs for both facilities.
§ Objectives of the Link are to:
- Enhance key entertainment and tourism assets in east Charlotte,
- Support continued growth in and around the Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium area,
- Maintain the strong historical significance of the Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium,
- Strengthen partnerships with the Charlotte Checkers and Blumenthal Performing Arts, and
- Expand both facilities to accommodate: pre-function and hospitality space, concession needs, restrooms, offices for Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) and partners, and storage for both facilities.
§ This proposed facility presents a unique opportunity to improve coliseum and auditorium functions, enhance patron experiences and strengthen the economic vitality of the area.
§ Based on preliminary conceptual designs, the facility will be two stories tall and approximately 40,000 square feet.
§ A Construction Manager-at-Risk contract has been selected as the project delivery method for the construction of the project. City Council will be asked to approve an initial Guaranteed Maximum Price construction contract with Barnhill Contracting Company in second quarter 2018.
Architectural Services
§ On January 28, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); four proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ Odell Associates Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs.
Construction Manager-at-Risk Services
§ On January 27, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ Barnhill Contracting Company is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs.
Committee Discussion
§ Original, intended investment to the Bojangles Coliseum/Ovens Auditorium area sought an indoor amateur sports facility, but efforts were unsuccessful to obtain a private partner.
§ In February 2015, staff was asked to evaluate other options/opportunities for this location.
§ On May 11, 2017, the Economic Development Committee received a presentation on the benefits of the Link facility. The committee voted unanimously (Mitchell, Eiselt, Ajmera, Driggs, and Mayfield) to recommend allocating the remaining $18.5 million in CIP funds to the proposed Link facility.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Architectural Services
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Odell & Associates has committed 30.26 percent ($469,000) of the total contract amount to the following firms:
• AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE) ($325,000) (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, engineering and fire protection)
• Structural Capacity (MBE) ($144,000) (structural engineering)
Pre-Construction Services
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Barnhill Contracting Company has committed 10.00 percent ($15,000) of the total contract amount to the following firms:
• DA Everett Construction Group (NC HUB Certified MBE) ($15,000) (pre-construction services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Community Investment Plan
Attachments
Attachment(s)
May 11, 2017 ED Committee Presentation