Title
Airport Concourse E Expansion Phase 10
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $4,396,300 to the lowest responsive bidder Messer Construction Co. for the Concourse E Expansion Phase 10 project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This project will provide for a 7,150 square-foot single-story shell space addition to Concourse E for tenant office and meeting space. Tenants who occupy the space will be responsible for final buildout.
§ Specific work includes demolition, framing, roofing, painting, flooring, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, telecommunications, and signage.
§ On November 12, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
§ Messer Construction Co. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of fiscal year 2028.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 6.81%
Messer Construction Co. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 6.81% ($299,417) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Harmon Construction Services LLC (MBE) ($271,591) (grading)
§ Richa Graphics (MBE) ($500) (printing)
§ R&F Insulation Group LLC (MBE) ($27,326) (HVAC insulation)
Established WSBE Goal: 10.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 10.30%
Messer Construction Co. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 10.30% ($452,607) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Exdozit Electrical (SBE) ($362,139) (electrical)
§ Ground Thunder NC, Inc. (SBE) ($28,500) (dumpster)
§ M&C Investment Inc. dba Cochrane Steel (WBE) ($16,875) (re steel)
§ Sweet Water Utility Exploration (WBE) ($3,850) (grading)
§ The Boswell Group (SBE) ($29,743) (plumbing)
§ The Survey Company Inc. (SBE) ($11,500) (surveying)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan