Title
Airport West Ramp Expansion Phase II Design Contract
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $3,132,522.67 with Talbert Bright & Ellington, Inc. for design services of the West Ramp Expansion Phase II, West Lavatory, and Ground Support Equipment Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* The Airport's Master Plan has documented the need for additional gates for air carrier operations. This contract will provide design services for an expansion of the aircraft ramp and associated support facilities, including a fueling facility, a lavatory dump station, and ground equipment fueling facility, located north of the Concourse A Expansion Phase I.
* The project will provide for design and construction in support of Concourse A Expansion Phases II and III, which will provide 18 additional aircraft gates as needed by the airlines.
* The professional services contract will include surveying, geotechnical investigation, engineering, construction bidding assistance, construction administration, and construction material testing.
* On March 23, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for General Engineering Consultant Task Order Services. In response to the RFQ, the City received 25 proposals.
* Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. was determined to be the best qualified firm to meet the City's needs based on their experience on similar airfield projects.
* Construction is expected to begin in spring of 2019.
* This activity is occurring on airport property, which is in Council District 3.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
All additional work involved in this amendment will be performed by Talbert Bright & Ellington, Inc. and their existing sub-consultants.
Talbert Bright & Ellington, Inc. has committed 11.26% ($352,800) of the total contract amendment to the following certified firms:
* On-Spec Engineering (DBE, SBE) ($250,000) (quality assurance testing)
* Accu-tech Surveying & Map...
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