Title
Construct Replacement Police Boat House
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $926,400 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Boat House at McDowell Nature Center and Preserve project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Mary Herington, General Services
Dave Johnson, Police
Explanation
§ This project will include the replacement of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s boat house at the McDowell Nature Center and Preserve located at 15222 York Road, which is adjacent to the Catawba River and the southwest boundary line for Council District 3.
§ The new boat house will be approximately 2,100 square feet and will shelter a maximum of three boats used to patrol Lake Wylie.
§ On May 1, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.
- NC General Statue 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 29, 2024, the city re-issued the ITB; two bids were received.
§ Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter 2025.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MWBE Goal: 10.00%
Committed MWBE Goal: 11.45%
MWBE Participation to Date: 11.53%
Miles-McClellan Construction Co. Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 11.53% ($106,816) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Superior Mechanical Systems, Inc. (MBE) ($22,000) (HVAC)
§ The Boswell Group (WBE, SBE) ($84,816) (electrical)
Fiscal Note
Funding: CMPD Operating Budget