Title
Airport Runway Decommissioning and Taxiway Rehabilitation
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $16,561,010 to the lowest responsive bidder Blythe Brothers Asphalt Co., LLC for the Runway 5-23 Decommissioning and Rehabilitation project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The project consists of decommissioning the existing navigational aids for Runway 5-23 and converting the runway into a taxiway. The contract includes taxiway marking, lighting, and signage, rehabilitating the asphalt pavement, and replacing concrete slabs.
§ On February 13, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); one bid was received.
- NC General Statute 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 March 13, 2024, the city re-issued an ITB; one bid was received.
§ Blythe Brothers Asphalt Co., LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter Fiscal Year 2025.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Established DBE Goal: 20.00%
Committed DBE Goal: 20.80%
Blythe Brothers Asphalt Co., LLC met the established contract goal and has committed 20.80% ($3,445,791) of the bid amount to the following certified firms:
§ B+N Grading (DBE) (milling, paving) ($985,000)
§ Express Logistics (DBE) (hauling) ($536,626)
§ Native Transportation Supply (DBE) (electrical) ($570,000)
§ Southeastern Public Safety (DBE) (flaggers) ($1,354,165)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan