Title
Airport Construction Field Office Relocation
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,107,778.77 to the lowest responsive bidder Batson-Cook Company for the Construction Field Office Relocation Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This project consists of upfitting an existing airport facility to provide a dedicated office space for construction inspection staff.
§ This project will include the upfit 6,000 square feet of office space as well as improvements to existing parking areas.
§ On December 19, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.
- NC General Statute 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if readvertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
§ On January 24, 2025, the city reissued the ITB; three bids were received.
§ Batson-Cook Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 25.06%
Batson Cook Company exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 25.06% ($448,468) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ TEC Electric LLC (MBE) ($448,468) (electrical)
Established SWBE Goal: 9.00%
Committed SWBE Goal: 10.00%
Batson Cook Company exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 10.00% ($178,950) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Carolina Fab, Inc. (WBE) ($21,800) (metals)
§ Charlotte Paint Co., LLC (WBE) ($16,465) (paint)
§ Elite Environmental Services, Inc (SBE) ($24,285) (erosion control)
§ NJR Construction (SBE) ($106,400) (drywall, ceiling tiles)
§ Ram Pavement Services, Inc. (SBE) ($10,000) (paving)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan