Title
Airport Fuel Line Construction
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,188,105.43 to the lowest responsive bidder NJR Group, Inc. for the FBO Fuel Line Repair project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This contract provides for construction to remove and replace fuel lines serving the Airport Fixed Base Operator.
§ Specific work includes flushing and abandoning fuel lines that previously served a corporate hangar, the removal and crating of two fueling cabinets, and fuel farm tank repairs.
§ On May 25, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); no bids were received.
§ On June 30, 2023, the city re-issued an ITB; two bids were received.
- NC General Statute Section 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.
§ NJR Group, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter fiscal year 2025.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established M/S/BE Goal: 10.00%
Committed M/S/BE Goal (at time of Bid): 10.55%
NJR Group, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 10.55% ($209,814) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Besco Electric Corporation (MBE) ($126,064) (electrical)
§ Davis & Sons (SBE) ($49,250) (hauling)
§ Martin Landscaping Co. Inc. (MBE) ($30,000) (erosion control)
§ RRC Concrete, Inc. (MBE) ($4,500) (concrete)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan