Title
Airport CLT Center Roadway Improvements
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,768,381.25 to the lowest responsive bidder Ferlco, LLC (SBE) for the CLT Center Roadway Improvements project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This project will provide for the construction of an exit lane from the Airport’s Express Deck parking garage to outbound Josh Birmingham Parkway.
§ The project will also include enhanced directional signage, additional pavement markings along CLT Center Drive, and increased safety measures such as sidewalks and flashing beacons.
§ On October 21, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Ferlco, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of fiscal year 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 4.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 4.52%
Ferlco, LLC exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 4.52% ($80,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Besco Electrical Corporation (MBE) ($80,000) (electrical and telecom)
Established WSBE Goal: 10.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 17.75%
Ferlco, LLC is a city-certified SBE and their total self-performance of 5.65% of the total contract amount will be counted toward the established goal. Ferlco, LLC has also committed 12.09% ($213,914) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Ground Thunder NC, Inc. (SBE) (structural concrete) ($12,000)
§ Rite Lite Signs, Inc. (WBE) (architectural signage) ($201,914)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan