Title
Airport Electrical Infrastructure
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,308,000 to the lowest responsive bidder Keach Construction, Inc. for the Electrical Critical Infrastructure project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The airport terminal has a series of electrical switchgears that provide power distribution to segments of the terminal building. These switchgears have reached their useful life.
§ This project will replace the existing electrical switchgear that feeds critical airport functions such as the IT network, security network and infrastructure, and passenger boarding bridges.
§ The project will also provide for the installation of a new generator docking station with a manual transfer switch for backup power in the event of power loss.
§ The project includes provision of supplemental architectural, mechanical, and plumbing work in the associated project area upon completion of equipment installation and testing.
§ On October 7, 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 November 13, 2024, the city reissued the ITB; two bids were received.
§ Keach Construction, Inc. 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: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 15.00%
Keach Construction, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 15.00% ($300,000) of the base bid amount to the following certified firms:
§ Besco Electrical Corporation (MBE) ($150,000) (electrical)
§ Superior Mechanical Systems, Inc. (MBE) ($150,000) (HVAC/mechanical)
Established WSBE Goal: 11.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 12.23%
Keach Construction, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 12.23% ($244,500) of the base bid amount to the following certified firms:
§ DMD Supply Services Group, LLC (SBE) ($176,000) (electrical equipment)
§ Garmon & Company (WBE) ($30,250) (flooring)
§ Ground Thunder NC, Inc. (SBE) ($6,000) (dumpsters)
§ Mid-Carolina Reprographics (WBE) ($1,000) (printing)
§ Pictec, Inc. (WBE) ($16,250) (scheduling services)
§ Sweetwater Utility Exploration (WBE) ($2,500) (locates, X-Ray, GPR)
§ United Painting Services Group, LLC (SBE) ($12,500) (painting, walls, ceilings)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan