Title
Airport Communication Consulting Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with the following companies for Communication Infrastructure design consulting services for an initial term of three years:
- AME Consulting Engineers, PC,
- db Consulting, Inc.,
- The JW Group Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two additional, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Explanation
§ These contracts will provide Aviation and Airport tenants with consultation services for large Airport communication infrastructure projects, varying in complexity and scope, to include construction projects.
§ On March 30, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); seven proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC, db Consulting, Inc., and The JW Group Inc., best meet the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Collectively, contract expenditures are estimated at $250,000 annually.
Disadvantage Business Enterprise
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities for this selection.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget