Title
Airport Concourse A Expansion Phase 2 - Preconstruction Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $825,280 with JE Dunn Construction for preconstruction management at risk services for the Concourse A Expansion Phase 2 project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Phase 2 of the Concourse A Expansion is the second of three phases and includes the addition of 215,000 square feet, 10 aircraft gates, and a connector to Phase 1 of the Concourse A Expansion.
§ On March 25, 2019, City Council approved a contract with Perkins+Will North Carolina, Inc. for $8,428,000 to provide design services for the Concourse A Expansion Phase 2 Project.
§ On May 31, 2019, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five proposals were received.
§ JE Dunn Construction was selected as the Construction Manager at Risk firm based on its extensive aviation experience, particularly as it relates to large hub airports with projects of this magnitude, its overall project construction approach, and Charlotte Business INClusion plan of participation.
§ This contract includes:
- Organizing the work into bid packages, conducting a public bidding process for each subcontracting opportunity, and awarding each package to the lowest, responsive bidder;
- Pre-qualifying first tier sub-contractors as required by North Carolina state statute; and
- Monitoring the design process for adherence to the project budget
§ Aviation intends to return to City Council in the spring of 2020 with a guaranteed maximum price contract for full construction and a contract for construction administration services.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). JE Dunn Construction has committed 19.98% ($164,915) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ McFarland Construction (MBE) ($117,315) (preconstruction services, diversity outreach)
§ Superior Mechanical Systems (MBE) ($21,000) (HVAC consultant)
§ Pic-Tec Inc. (SBE) ($26,600) (scheduling consultant)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan