Title
Airport Communication Room Fiber Installation
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $1,169,723 with Universal Phone Systems, Inc. for Airport Communication Room Fiber Installation, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $1,169,723 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Explanation
§ As part of the concourse renovation, this contract will provide for the installation of fiber connections throughout the Terminal to support communication systems at the Airport.
§ On April 11, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ Universal Phone Systems, Inc. best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ This project is estimated to be completed by September of 2017.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiated subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1 (h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Universal Phone Systems, Inc. has committed 37.57% ($432,002) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Besco Electrical (MBE) ($283,802) (cable tray system, ductless split systems electrical, and upgrade grounding)
§ Superior Mechanical Systems (SBE, MBE) ($148,200) (ductless split systems)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Budget Ordinance