Title
Animal Care and Control Dog Kennel HVAC System Enhancement
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,405,017.28 to the lowest responsive bidder Armstrong Mechanical Services Inc. for the Animal Care and Control Dog Kennel HVAC System Enhancement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Bruce Miller, Engineering and Property Management
Kerr Putney, Police
Explanation
* This project includes installation of a new HVAC system at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Care and Control Shelter at 8315 Byrum Drive, located in Council District 3.
* The work will include, but is not limited to:
* Removal of the temporary heating system,
* Installation of new HVAC equipment,
* Installation of new HVAC controls, and
* Installation of piping and ductwork.
* On June 11, 2018, City Council approved $4,000,000 in funding to conduct facility upgrades and maintain its compliance status as an approved animal welfare facility.
* On January 31, 2019, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
* G.S. 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The City may subsequently award the contract even if re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
* On March 1, 2019, the City re-issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
* Armstrong Mechanical Services Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be completed by fourth quarter 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 13.12%
Armstrong Mechanical Services Inc met the established MSBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 13.12% ($184,352) of the total contract amount to the following certified MSBE firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* A & W Electri...
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