Title
Animal Care and Control Adoption Center Project
Action
Action:
Approve a guaranteed maximum price amendment in the amount of $16,105,338 with Albion General Contractors, Inc. for construction services of the Animal Care and Control Adoption Center project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
Kathleen Cishek, Transportation
Catherine Buchhofer, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Animal Care and Control Adoption Center will accommodate the growing number of animals coming into the main facility on Byrum Road while also providing a dedicated, accessible location for the public to meet, adopt, and foster animals in need of permanent homes.
§ The adoption center will be over 44,000 square feet and will include dog kennels and dedicated space for cats and small pets.
§ The facility will be located at 5400 South Tryon Street in Council District 3.
§ On June 23, 2025, following a competitive selection process, City Council approved a contract with Albion General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,529,572 for Design-Build design services for the Animal Care and Control Adoption Center project.
§ On May 11, 2026, City Council approved a guaranteed maximum price of $7,315,090 for an early site package which includes initial site preparation activities to expedite overall project delivery.
§ The city’s design-build delivery method is in conformance with NC General Statute 143-128.1(a) and consistent with the Design-Build Institute of America best practices for progressive design-build.
§ Including design and construction costs, the total design-build contract value for this project is $24,950,000.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2028.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable law.
Small Business Participation
The city negotiates contract participation for Design-Build contracts after scopes of work are defined for construction services. Albion General Contractors, Inc. has committed 7.48% of the total contract for construction services to the following certified firm(s):
§ Evolve Construction Services LLC (SBE) (construction services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan