Title
Airport Overlook Lighting Enhancements
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $546,059.36 to the lowest responsive bidder Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc. for the Overlook Lighting Enhancements project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This project will provide for enhanced lighting at the Airport Overlook.
§ Specific work includes replacing existing light poles, foundations, and bollards with fixtures that better illuminate the aircraft display, memorial, and playground.
§ On August 25, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); one bid was received.
- NC General Statute Section 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 September 22, 2025, the city reissued the ITB; one bid was received.
§ Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 17.88%
Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 17.88% ($97,635) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ DMD Supply Services (MBE, SBE) ($97,635) (electrical)
Established SWBE Goal: 13.00%
Committed SWBE Goal: 13.00%
Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc. met the established subcontracting goal had has committed 13.00% ($70,988) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ DMD Supply Services (MBE, SBE) ($70,988) (electrical)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan