Title
Airport Main Data Center Utilities Upgrade Construction Contract
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $856,900 to the lowest responsive bidder Edison Foard Construction Services, Inc. for the Airport Main Data Center Utilities Upgrade project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport’s main data center was constructed in 2000. Since that time, the need for technology-driven business solutions and video operations has increased tremendously.
§ The main data center houses airport servers, telephone and internet connections, and safety and security monitoring equipment for the main Terminal building.
§ The data center utilities upgrade will improve climate control in the center and increase the electrical support and reliability of installed equipment to accommodate the future of the Airport’s technology needs.
§ On March 2, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid for Main Data Center Utilities Upgrade; two bids were received from interested service providers.
§ On March 22, 2018, the City issued a new Invitation to Bid; two bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Edison Foard Construction Services, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2018.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, which is in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 5.75%
SBE Participation to date: 8.03%
Edison Foard failed to meet the established subcontracting goal, but earned the minimum Good Faith Effort Points (Part B: Section 5 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Edison Foard has committed 8.03% ($68,776) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Steven’s Interiors (SBE) ($20,219) (drywall, acoustical ceilings)
§ Friends & Brother Concrete (MBE) ($19,500) (concrete)
§ National Recovery & Wrecking (SBE, MBE) ($11,320) (interior demolition, existing concrete ramp removal)
§ D.E. Walker Construction (SBE, MBE) ($8,500) (misc. masonry, door and hardware installation)
§ An Eimaj Painting (SBE, WBE) ($4,500) (painting)
§ Gastonia Ironworks (SBE) ($3,792) (steel handrails and pipe bollards)
§ Faith Cleaning (SBE) ($945) (final cleaning services)
Established MBE Goal: 4.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 31.66%
Edison Foard exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 31.66% ($271,320) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Superior Mechanical Services (MBE) ($232,000) (HVAC)
§ Friends & Brother Concrete (MBE) ($19,500) (concrete)
§ National Recovery & Wrecking (SBE, MBE) ($11,320) (interior demolition, existing concrete ramp removal)
§ D.E. Walker Construction (SBE, MBE) ($8,500) (misc. masonry, door and hardware installation)
The MBE goal achievement exceeded the established goal because Edison Foard is utilizing an MBE firm to complete the HVAC work which accounts for 27% of the total contract amount.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
To be reimbursed a combination of Bond Anticipation Notes and General Airport Revenue Bonds