Title
Airport South Campus Fiber Installation
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,571,200 with Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc. for South Campus Fiber Installation.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Explanation
§ This contract will provide installation of fiber-optic cabling to the new and existing pathways at various points on the Airport campus to include the new Air Traffic Control Tower.
§ On October 23, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); five proposals were received.
§ Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc. best meets the City’s needs in terms of experience, installation plan, staffing, compensation, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ This 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). Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates, Inc. has committed 4.21% ($66,200) of the total contract amount to the following firms:
§ Connectivity, LLC (SBE, WBE) ($4,200) (supply material for termination and fiber optic cabling)
§ Martin Landscaping, Inc. (SBE, WBE) ($5,000) (landscaping and erosion control)
§ SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. (WBE) ($22,000) (GIS data development)
§ Sweetwater Utility Exploration, LLC. (SBE) ($5,000) (GIS data development)
§ Tarpon Construction, Inc. (SBE) ($30,000) (asphalt and hardscape repairs)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan