Title
Airport Fixed Base Operator North Basin Retrofit Construction
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $666,189.70 to the lowest responsive bidder OnSite Development LLC for the Fixed Base Operator North Basin Retrofit project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* This project will provide for retrofitting the existing stormwater basin that collects water runoff from the Fixed Base Operator ramp area at the airport.
* Specific work includes removing and replacing stormwater pipes, replacing the structure that controls the flow of water being discharged, and constructing a retaining wall at the discharge location.
* On September 15, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (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.
* On October 21, 2025, the city reissued the ITB; four bids were received.
* OnSite Development LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 7.00%
OnSite Development LLC met the established contract goal and has committed 7.00% ($46,634) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):
* LJR Concrete, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($2,200) (concrete)
* Steet Trucking Company, Inc (MBE) ($22,217) (hauling)
* Toney's Trucking (MBE) ($22,217) (hauling)
Established SWBE Goal: 16.00%
Committed SWBE Goal: 16.06%
OnSite Development LLC exceeded the established subcontracting goal had has committed 16.06% ($107,000) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Bird Dog Traffic Cont...
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