Title
Law Enforcement Center 911 Expansion
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,997,003 to the lowest responsive bidder Batson-Cook Company for the Law Enforcement Center 911 Expansion project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Mary Herington, General Services
Explanation
§ This project will renovate and expand the current 911 Call Center in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Headquarters located at 601 East Trade Street in Council District 1.
§ Upgrades will include new interior finishes, operator consoles, and improvements to critical systems such as HVAC, electrical, and uninterruptible power supply.
§ The renovation will increase 911 telecommunicator capacity to meet increasing call volumes.
§ On April 7, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Batson-Cook Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MWSBE Goal: 12.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 36.08%
Batson-Cook Company exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 36.08% ($720,575) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ TEC Electrical LLC (MBE, SBE) ($720,575) (electrical, fire alarm)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan