Title
Airport Concourse E Air Handling Units Replacement
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $782,100 to the lowest responsive bidder The Bowers Group LLC for the Concourse E Air Handling Units Replacement.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Existing air handler equipment on Concourse E no longer provides the necessary capacity required to properly condition and cool the indoor air and therefore requires replacement.
§ This contract will provide for the purchase and installation of two replacement air handling units located on Concourse E. The work will include adding air distribution terminals inside the concourse and additional drains for condensation.
§ These larger units will provide increased cooling capacity to maintain the optimal indoor temperatures needed to accommodate increased passenger traffic.
§ On July 19, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; no bids were received. The project was re-advertised on August 17, 2018; three bids were received. The lowest bid was not responsive; the contract is being awarded to the second lowest bidder.
§ The Bowers Group LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The activity is occurring on airport property (Council District 3).
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the firm is selected for this services contract: (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
The Bowers Group LLC has committed 79.97% ($625,440) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Superior Mechanical Systems, Inc (MBE)($586,000)(HVAC)
§ Besco Electric Corporation (MBE)($30,040)(electrical)
§ Corner Stone Construction Services, Inc (SBE)($9,400)(roofing)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan