Title
Airport Terminal Lobby Expansion Design Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $21,750,000 with GS&P/NC, P.C. for architectural and engineering design services for the Terminal Lobby Expansion project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ On September 26, 2016, City Council approved a contract with GS&P/NC, P.C. for planning, programming, scoping services, and a cost estimate for the Terminal Lobby Expansion project.
§ This contract will provide architectural and engineering design services, as well as project coordination activities for Terminal Lobby Expansion project.
§ On March 31, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications for the Terminal Lobby Expansion design services; seven firms submitted a proposal.
§ GS&P/NC, P.C. was selected based on its extensive aviation experience, particularly as it relates to large hub airports with projects of this magnitude.
§ The Aviation Department intends to return to City Council in the fall of 2018 for two actions related to this project:
- A contract amendment with GS&P/NC, P.C. to provide construction administration services, and
- A guaranteed maximum price contract for the full construction.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
GS&P/NC, P.C. has committed 27.13% ($5,900,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ DAS Architecture, Inc. (SBE) ($4,000,000) (architecture)
§ Laurene, Rickher and Sorrell, PC (SBE) ($1,900,000) (structural engineering)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan