Title
Security Enhancements for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Headquarters Lobby
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $950,280 to the lowest responsive bidder Catalyst Construction Company, Inc. for security enhancements to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters lobby.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, General Services
William Haas, General Services
Kerr Putney, Police
Estella Patterson, Police
Explanation
§ This project will include the renovation of 2,800 square feet within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) headquarters at 601 East Trade Street, in Council District 1.
§ This renovation will improve security for CMPD staff and visitors, and includes:
- Security enhancements including ballistic resistant door and window systems,
- Enlarging the public vestibule area,
- A new customer service counter and waiting room area, and
- Minor electrical and mechanical modifications to the existing system.
§ On May 1, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was 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 May 16, 2019, the city issued a second Invitation to Bid; no bids were received.
§ On May 24, 2019, the city issued a third Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ Catalyst Construction Company, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Catalyst Construction Company, Inc. is a city certified SBE.
Established SBE Goal: 9.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 6.15%
Catalyst Construction Company, Inc. did not meet the established SBE subcontracting goal, but has complied with the good faith negotiation and good faith efforts requirements, and has committed 6.15% ($57,400) of the base bid amount (excluding allowances estimated at $17,000) to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Armstrong Mechanical Services Inc. (SBE) ($39,700) (mechanical)
§ Access Services, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($12,500) (labor)
§ Ground Thunder Trucking LLC (SBE) ($5,200) (dumpster)
Established MBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 5.43%
Catalyst Construction Company, Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 5.43% ($50,700) of the base bid amount (excluding allowances of $17K) to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ American Tec Electric LLC (MBE) ($38,200) (electrical)
§ Access Services (SBE, MBE) ($12,500) (labor)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Police Operating Budget
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