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Construct Charlotte Fire Station #43
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $5,880,405.46 to the lowest responsive bidder Southside Constructors, Inc for the Charlotte Fire Department Fire Station #43 project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, General Services
William Haas, General Services
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Cynthia Bonham, Fire
Explanation
§ Charlotte Fire Station #43 will include construction of a three-bay, 12,802-square foot facility at 421 Clanton Road, located in Council District 3.
§ The new station is needed to meet the service needs of the surrounding area and improve emergency response times.
§ This facility has been designed to achieve basic-level LEED version 4 certification per the city policy on sustainable facilities. LEED certification is awarded to buildings that demonstrate a high level of energy-efficiency and sustainable design.
§ On June 2, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Southside Constructors, Inc was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter 2020.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 13.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 20.24%
Southside Constructors, Inc. exceeded the established SBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 20.24% ($1,066,241) of the base bid amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Bernard Irby Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($631,368) (electrical system)
§ Ground Thunder Trucking, LLC (SBE) ($434,873) (concrete)
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 11.98%
Southside Constructors, Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 11.98% ($631,368) of the base bid amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Bernard Irby Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($631,368) (electrical system)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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