Title
Airport Air Handling Unit Replacement
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $4,733,202 to the lowest responsive bidder Edison Foard, LLC for the Air Handling Units 6 and 49 Replacement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport’s main terminal houses 133 Air Handling Units (AHUs), which circulate and regulate air temperature and humidity throughout the building. This contract will provide for the replacement of AHUs 6 and 49, which have reached the end of their useful life.
§ These critical AHUs provide cooling for the main atrium, food court, offices, chapel, and USO lounge.
§ Specific work includes installing new air handling units, ductwork, and associated controls to ensure energy efficiency and system optimization.
§ On March 20, 2025, 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 April 30, 2025, the city reissued the ITB; two bids were received.
§ Edison Foard, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 68.53%
Edison Foard, LLC exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 68.53% ($3,243,708) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Besco Electrical Corporation (MBE) ($96,608) (electrical)
§ Superior Mechanical Systems, Inc. (MBE) ($3,147,100) (HVAC)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan