Title
Discovery Place Phase 1 Roof and Skylight Replacement
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $528,770 to the lowest responsive bidder AAR of North Carolina, Inc. for the Discovery Place Phase 1 Roof and Skylight Replacement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
John Mrzygod, General Services
Explanation
§ This contract will include the replacement of approximately 14,430 square feet of roofing at Discovery Place with a modern, durable system, including updated flashings and trim. It will also replace the skylight above the mezzanine to improve safety, energy efficiency, and long-term building performance.
§ This project represents Phase 1 of a planned five-phase effort, with each phase expected to take about one year to complete. During Phases 2 through 5, the remaining 60,000 square feet of Discovery Place’s roof will be replaced in sections. Each section of roof will be replaced with a modern, durable system that includes updated flashings and trim.
§ On June 23, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; ten bids were received.
§ AAR of North Carolina, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ This project is expected to be complete in first quarter 2026.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. AAR of North Carolina, Inc. will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Tourism Capital Projects Fund