Title
Airline Training Facility Design Services Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $159,130 with LS3P Associates, LTD. for design services for the Concourse E American Airlines Express Training Facility, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $159,130 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ American Airlines has experienced continued operational growth, requiring ongoing training for their growing staff and increased space for locker room and break room facilities.
§ On February 3, 2014, the Aviation Department issued a Request for Qualifications for architectural and engineering design services; 29 firms submitted a proposal. Of those, 22 firms were selected for future architectural and engineering design services.
§ LS3P Associates, LTD. was one of the 22 firms selected, and was chosen for this project based on their expertise in the design of large aviation facilities and their knowledge of Concourse E.
§ The project will be funded with Aviation discretionary funds, which will be reimbursed by American Airlines.
§ The project will take three months to design; Aviation expects to receive construction bids in early spring of 2016.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiated subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). For this contract, LS3P has committed 23.26% ($37,017.50) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
• Wilson Group Architects PA (SBE) ($37,017.50) (architectural design and construction administration services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
Attachments
Attachment
Budget Ordinance