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File #: 15-21850    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Approved
File created: 1/2/2024 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 2/12/2024 Final action: 2/12/2024
Title: Charlotte Firehouse #2 Addition and Renovations Project

Title

Charlotte Firehouse #2 Addition and Renovations Project

Action

Action:

Approve a contract in the amount of $1,275,293.85 to the lowest responsive bidder Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the Charlotte Firehouse #2 Addition and Renovations project.

 

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Staff Resource(s):

Phil Reiger, General Services

Jennifer Smith, General Services

Kathleen Cishek, General Services

 

Explanation

§                     In 1982, the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) moved into the newly constructed Firehouse #2 at 1817 South Boulevard, in Council District 1.

§                     Firehouse #2 is one of 13 facilities evaluated in the Advanced Planning - Fire Station Gender Equity Study. The study evaluates each fire station on nationally accepted safety standards, the provision of equal facilities for women, exercise facilities, and ADA compliance.

§                     In October 2019, CFD adopted the Facilities Master Plan, which prioritizes capital improvements and outlines goals for facilities through 2029. The addition and renovations for Firehouse #2 were identified as a need in this plan.

§                     The contract includes:

-                     Expansion and renovations of the locker and restroom facilities,

-                     Accessibility improvements in various areas throughout the building and site,

-                     Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work required by the addition, renovations, and accessibility upgrades,

-                     Sitework including demolition of an abandoned drive, partial repaving, ramps, sidewalks, a raised patio, and grading.

§                     On December 1, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.

§                     Wharton-Smith, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

§                     The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter of 2025.

 

Charlotte Business INClusion

Established MWBE Goal: 6.00%

Committed MWBE Goal: 5.79%

MWBE Participation to Date: 10.37%

Wharton-Smith, Inc exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 10.37% ($132,000) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):

§                     Making Moves Electric, LLC (MBE) ($45,000) (electrical)

§                     United Painting Services, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($87,000) (concrete, demolition)


Fiscal Note

Funding: General Capital Investment Plan