Title
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Hangar Relocation Progressive Design-Build Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,621,665 with J. E. Dunn Construction Company for Design-Build initial design services for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Hangar Relocation Progressive Design-Build project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Casey Mashburn, General Services
Mary Herington, General Services
Explanation
§ In October 2024, the city acquired and successfully rezoned an 11.79-acre site on the north side of Billy Graham Parkway, located in Council District 3, to support the relocation of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Aviation Division.
- The new site will replace the current CMPD Helicopter Hangar, located on Charlotte Douglas International Airport property that conflicts with ongoing and planned airfield development.
- This project provides CMPD’s Aviation Unit with a facility that supports their continued operations and provisions for future growth.
§ On February 11, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); nine responses were received.
§ J. E. Dunn Construction Company is the best qualified firm to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Progressive Design-Build projects consist of two phases; the Design Phase delivers the project design, and Construction Phase will provide a guaranteed maximum price to construct the project.
§ A future Council Action for an amendment will be requested for the construction phase.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation for Design-Build contracts after the firm is selected, and scopes of work are defined for design and construction services. J. E. Dunn Construction Company has committed ($512,400) or approximately 31.60% of the contract for design services to the following certified firm(s):
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE) ($155,000) (MEP design)
§ Avcon, Inc. (MBE) ($285,000) (civil engineering, FAA design)
§ Stewart Engineering Inc. (MBE) ($72,400) (structural design)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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