Title
Airport Baggage Handling System Masterplan Professional Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with JSM & Associates, LLC for Baggage Handling System Masterplan professional services for term of three years, 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
§ Aviation has seen unprecedented growth post-pandemic which has put a strain on the baggage handling system (BHS). Aviation will conduct a review of the BHS to determine what changes may be needed in the short, medium, and long-term to accommodate the operation.
§ The BHS Masterplan will be performed in two phases to ensure system performance integrity and provide framework for future expansion of the BHS to support Aviation’s long-term development plans.
§ Phase one will identify immediate and short-term plans for the next five years at a cost of $498,688.01, and phase two will identify medium and long-term plans for fifteen years for an estimated $1,500,000.
§ On February 21, 2023, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five responses were received.
§ JSM & Associates, LLC is the best qualified firm to meet the city’s needs based on demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property.
§ Total expenditures are estimated to be $2,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
JSM & Associates, LLC has identified the following certified firm(s) to be utilized as the project evolves:
§ ALR Architecture (MBE) (architecture)
§ Richa Graphics (MBE) (graphics & documents)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan