Title
Airport Transfer-Point Canopy Construction
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,799,159 to the lowest responsive bidder Edison Foard, LLC for the Transfer-Point Canopy project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This project will provide for a 13,900-square-foot roof canopy between the existing transfer-point building, which is used for manual baggage sortation, and an administration building.
§ This project also includes a small modular building for personnel, concrete demolition, trench drain removal, and pavement striping.
§ On January 16, 2026, 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 February 6, 2026, the city reissued the ITB; two bids were received.
§ Edison Foard, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 19.58%
Edison Foard, LLC exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 19.58% ($548,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Besco Electric Corporation (MBE) ($358,000) (electrical)
§ Superior Mechanical Systems Inc. (MBE) ($190,000) (HVAC)
Established WSBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 0.73%
Edison Foard, LLC failed to meet the established contract goal but earned the required minimum Good Faith Effort Points. Edison Foard, LLC has committed 0.73% ($20,300) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Platinum Coating Pink, Inc. (WBE) ($20,300) (paint)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan