Title
Airport Loading Dock Expansion
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $6,870,477 to the lowest responsive bidder Archer Western Construction, LLC for the Loading Dock Expansion project, 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
* This project will modify and reconfigure the existing loading dock facility to allow for more efficient operations and future growth at the Airport.
* The project includes three additional truck docks, two new freight elevators, and a new ramp, guard booth, and canopy.
* On August 16, 2024, 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 September 5, 2024, the city re-issued an ITB; three bids were received.
* Archer Western Construction, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 12.87%
Archer Western, LLC exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 12.87% ($884,285) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Besco Electrical (MBE) ($473,165) (electrical)
* KPM Plumbing (MBE) ($63,820) (plumbing)
* Superior Mechanical Systems, Inc. (MBE) ($232,900) (HVAC)
* Trifecta Services Company (MBE) ($114,400) (demolition)
Established WSBE Goal: 10.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 10.20%
Archer Western, LLC exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 10.20% ($700,772) of the total co...
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