Title
Airport South Campus Node Communication Room Construction
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $711,634 to the lowest responsive bidder Catalyst Construction Company for the South Campus communication room construction project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This project will construct a new communications room within an existing cargo building on the south side of the airport to support tenants, including the new air traffic control tower.
§ On October 29, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; no bids were received.
§ On November 27, 2018, the project was re-advertised for bid; two bids were received.
§ On December 17, 2018, the project was re-advertised for bid; three bids were received.
§ Catalyst Construction Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter 2019.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property (Council District 3).
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 12.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 19.27%
Catalyst Construction Company exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 19.27% ($137,100) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Access Services (MBE, SBE) ($6,900) (Labor Services)
§ Aqua Source (SBE) ($5,200) (Plumbing)
§ Superior Mechanical Services (MBE) ($125,000) (Mechanical)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan