Title
South Ramp Expansion Program Design Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $23,061,603 with AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. for design services for the South Ramp Expansion Program, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The South Ramp Expansion Program will enhance capacity and improve efficiency of the terminal ramp by addressing ramp congestion, improving taxi times, and enhancing safety.
§ The overall program consists of three phases. Phases 1 and 2 will provide the capacity in the southeast and center areas of the ramp for two aircraft to taxi simultaneously.
§ Aviation has concluded the preliminary design phase and intends to move forward with final design. This contract provides for full design, field survey, engineering, permitting services for Phases 1 and 2, and bidding services for Phase 1 construction.
§ On February 24, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); three responses were received.
§ AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. 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.
§ City Council will be asked to consider a contract amendment for construction administration services prior to the start of Phase 1 construction.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina has committed 20.49% ($4,725,753) of the total contract value to the following DBE-certified firm(s):
§ Aulick Engineering (DBE) ($1,017,443) (erosion and sediment control design)
§ CES Group Engineers, LLP (DBE) ($1,244,330) (topographic survey and subsurface utility)
§ Connico, LLC (DBE) ($373,800) (cost estimating and professional services)
§ Tela Vuota, PLLC (DBE) ($264,000) (quality control management and professional services)
§ Walls Engineering (DBE) ($1,826,180) (airfield electrical engineering and professional services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan