Title
Airport Entrance Monument
Action
Action:
Approve a contract for $539,000 with C Design Inc. for Professional Design Services associated with the Airport Entrance Monument project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport Entrance Monument project was recommended in the Wayfinding and Signage Master Plan Phase I Assessment to celebrate the airport entrance and the entry to the City of Charlotte.
§ This contract will provide design professional services for the airport’s entrance monument and landscape design at the intersection of Josh Birmingham Parkway and Wilkinson Boulevard.
§ On March 23, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 16 proposals were received.
§ C Design Inc. was selected as the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs based on demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements and their experience in designing landscape and hardscape elements.
§ 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). C Design Inc. has committed 10.25% ($55,250) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ AME Consulting Engineers (SBE) ($20,250) (Engineering Services)
§ Barry Lambert Engineering, PC (SBE) ($10,000) (Engineering Services)
§ Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC (SBE) ($5,000) (Engineering Services)
§ Laurene, Rickher & Sorrell (SBE) ($20,000) (Engineering Services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan