Title
River District Firehouse 44 Design-Build Project
Action
Action:
Approve a guaranteed maximum price in the amount of $17,635,415 with Samet Corporation for construction services for the River District Firehouse 44 Design-Build project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Catherine Buchhofer, General Services
Explanation
§ River District Firehouse 44 was identified in the Construct Fire Facilities Program and included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget.
§ The River District Firehouse will be located at 7800 Dixie River Road in Council District 3 and will help manage response time standards and alleviate high call volume for surrounding firehouses.
§ On October 28, 2024, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with Samet Corporation in the amount of $1,595,789 for the design phase of the River District Firehouse 44 Design-Build Project.
§ This contract amendment will complete 100 percent design and include construction services for the project.
§ The city’s design-build delivery method is in conformance with NC General Statute 143-128.1(a) and consistent with the Design-Build Institute of America best practices for progressive design-build.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter of 2028.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation for Design-Build contracts after the firm is selected, and scopes of work are defined for design and construction services. Samet Corporation has established project goals of 15.00% MBE and 10.00% WSBE participation. Samet has the opportunity to increase the goal throughout the life of the project.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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