Title
Airport Joint Operations Center Design Services Contract Amendment
Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #2 for $1,163,078 to RS&H Architects-Engineers-Planners, Inc. for additional construction and design services for the Airport Joint Operations Center.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* Aviation began planning for the Joint Operations Center (JOC) following a nationwide recommendation from the Department of Homeland Security that all airports establish this type of facility.
* On May 22, 2017, City Council approved a contract in the amount of $1,432,770 with RS&H Architects-Engineers-Planners, Inc. (RS&H) to provide design services for the JOC.
* On May 14, 2018, City Council approved amendment #1 for $329,038 to increase the size of the facility and the number of organizations included.
* Coordination with the North End Around Taxiway project relocated the site to a location adjacent to Business Valet Parking Deck #2.
* Additional design efforts are needed to accommodate the new site location and design a building within the overall project budget. This contract will also provide construction administration services for the construction phase of the project.
* The new value of the contract, including amendment #2, is $2,924,886.
* This project is time sensitive and is part of a coordinated effort to relocate communication activities and personnel from the terminal to begin several major renovations, including the Airport's Terminal Lobby Expansion.
* This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
RS&H, Inc. has committed 19.60% ($227,914.40) of the total amendment amount to the following certified firms:
? Capstone Civil Engineering, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($125,814.40) (geotechnical services)
? CES Group Engineers, LLP (SBE) ($45,500) (survey)
? SikesDesign, LLC (SBE) ($15,000) (architectural services)
? SystemWorCx (MBE) ($41,600) (...
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