Title
Airport Domestic Water Line Interconnection
Action
Action:
A. Reject the low-bid submitted by Cam-Ful Industries, Inc. for the Domestic Water Line Interconnection project, and
B. Approve a contract in the amount of $3,228,500 to the lowest responsive bidder Brown Industries, Inc., DBA Precision Plumbing for the Domestic Water Line Interconnection project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This project will increase the size of the water main feeding the Airport’s Concourses B and C, as well as create a connection to Concourse D’s water supply to increase volume and balance pressures across the terminal.
§ This project will also add pressure sensors, flow meters, and potable water cabinets on the ramp of Concourse B.
§ On May 28, 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.
§ On June 28, 2019, the city re-issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Brown Industries, Inc., DBA Precision Plumbing was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter 2020.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal:5.00%
Committed MSBE Goal:15.23%
Brown Industries, Inc., DBA Precision Plumbing exceeded the established MSBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 15.23% ($491,658) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Besco Electric Corporation (MBE) ($78,158) (electrical)
§ FM Supplies (MBE) ($413,500) (plumbing equipment and piping)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan