Title
Airport Master Plan Professional Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $5,703,032.74 with Ricondo & Associates, Inc. for Airport Master Plan professional services, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The current Airport Master Plan, which identifies projects that would enhance capacity and efficiencies to accommodate expected growth, was completed in 2016. An update to the Airport Master Plan is required due to unprecedented post-pandemic growth and ongoing industry-wide changes.
§ The Airport Master Plan Update will provide a framework for future development and execution of the Airport’s Strategic Vision for the next 25 years.
§ On April 10, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); two responses were received.
§ Ricondo & Associates, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. Ricondo & Associates, Inc. has committed 5.39% ($307,440) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Amplify Consulting, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($62,100) (stakeholder engagement)
§ CES Group Engineers, LLP (WBE) ($40,740) (civil engineering)
§ John Davenport Engineering, Inc. (MBE) ($75,200) (landside engineering)
§ MAV Consulting Group, PLLC (WBE) ($104,400) (implementation planning)
§ Richa Graphics (MBE, SBE) ($25,000) (reproduction services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan