Title
Airport Airfield Guidance Signs Rehabilitation
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,083,555 to the lowest responsive bidder Brooks Berry Haynie & Associates Inc. for the Airfield Guidance Signs Rehabilitation project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This project consists of the rehabilitation of 223 airfield guidance signs at the airport.
§ Included is the removal of existing signs, the purchase and installation of guidance signs on new concrete foundations, and a warranty on the new equipment.
§ On March 12, 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.
§ The project was re-advertised on April 4, 2019, two bids were received.
§ Brooks Berry Haynie & Associates Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2020.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 3.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 3.02%
This contract is largely for the purchase of airfield guidance signs as well as specialized electrical work, which yielded limited subcontracting opportunities.
Brooks Berry Haynie & Associates Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 3.02% ($63,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3.1.4. of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Martin Landscaping (SBE, WBE) ($33,000) (landscaping, seeding and mulching)
§ Tarpon Construction (SBE) ($30,000) (asphalt and hardscape repairs)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan