Title
Airport Fourth Parallel Runway Taxiway V and Connectors Construction
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $84,279,244 to the lowest responsive bidder Ames Construction for the Fourth Parallel Runway Taxiway V and Connectors construction project, and
B. Approve contract amendment #2 for $24,202,501 to the contract with RS&H Architects-Engineers-Planners, Inc. for construction administration services for the construction phase of the Fourth Parallel Runway Taxiway V and Connectors project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Background
* The Fourth Parallel Runway Program will enhance airfield capacity and operational efficiency and reduce the number of active runway crossings.
* The overall program consists of ten packages of work. This package includes the construction of parallel Taxiway V and associated connector taxiways in preparation for future Runway 1C-19C.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter fiscal year 2026.
Explanation
Action A
* This contract will provide for pavement demolition and replacement, excavation, hauling, stormwater drainage, erosion and sediment control, pavement markings, airfield electrical, Federal Aviation Administration power and communications, and Navigational Aid (NAVAID) relocation.
* On April 10, 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 May 15, 2024, the city re-issued an ITB; three bids were received.
* Ames Construction was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Action B
* On March 13, 2023, City Council approved a contract with RS&H Architects-Engineers-Planners, Inc....
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