Title
Airport Perimeter Fence Phase II Construction
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,073,049 to the lowest responsive bidder Hi-Way Paving, Inc. for the Perimeter Fence Phase II project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport is surrounded by approximately 20 miles of perimeter fence, which provides security and restricts wildlife access to the airfield.
§ In 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration approved Aviation’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, which included perimeter fence improvements.
§ The Perimeter Fence Phase I project replaced 33,000 linear feet of fencing and was completed in February 2022.
§ Phase II of the project will provide for the replacement of 21,000 linear feet of existing six-foot fence with 10-foot fencing, as well as the modification or replacement of five field gates.
§ On January 29, 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 26, 2026, the city reissued the ITB; three bids were received.
§ Hi-Way Paving, Inc. 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 MSBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 71.49%
Hi-Way Paving, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 71.49% ($1,482,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Catawba, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($ 1,482,000) (fencing)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan