Title
Airport Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for the relocation of utilities for the Fourth Parallel Runway South End-Around Taxiway project, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement consistent with the purpose for which the agreement was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Fourth Parallel Runway Program will enhance airfield capacity and operational efficiency and reduce the number of active runway crossings.
§ The South End-Around Taxiway project includes the construction of a new taxiway that will provide aircraft the ability to continuously taxi around the south end of the two center runways and associated airside and landside elements in preparation for the future Runway 1C-19C.
§ This reimbursement agreement will relocate the overhead utilities into an underground duct bank system.
§ The city will reimburse Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for the cost of the work, which is estimated to be $5,529,941.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan