Title
Airport Josh Birmingham Parkway Cell Lot and Bypass Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,650,415.90 to the lowest responsive bidder Blythe Construction for the Josh Birmingham Parkway Cell Lot and Bypass project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* This project will provide an additional lane on Josh Birmingham Parkway for access to the Cell Phone Lot and a bypass lane to the terminal for commercial and emergency vehicles.
* Specific work includes construction of a retaining wall, automatic and manual gate systems, traffic control, erosion and sedimentation control, grading, drainage, curb and gutter construction, asphalt paving, pavement markings, fencing, and signage.
* On August 16, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were 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 September 5, 2024, the city re-issued an ITB; two bids were received.
* Blythe Construction was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 3.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 3.36%
Blythe Construction exceeded the established subcontracting goals and has committed 3.36% ($89,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* RRC Concrete (MBE) ($89,000) (concrete)
Established WSBE Goal: 9.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 9.04%
Blythe Construction exceeded the established subcontracting goals and has committed 9.04% ($239,624) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Bullington Construction (WBE) ($29,435) (guard rails)
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