Title
Airport Electric Bus Recharging Infrastructure and Bus Lot Reclamation
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,201,540 to the lowest responsive bidder Showalter Construction Company, Inc. for the Electric Bus Recharging Infrastructure and Bus Lot Reclamation project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The project will provide charging infrastructure and bus lot renovations for the Airport’s new electric buses. The project includes:
- the construction of an electric bus charging station,
- full depth asphalt reclamation (rebuilding worn out asphalt pavements by recycling the existing asphalt) of a parking lot,
- installation of a bus lot lighting system, and
- mill and overlay of the Airport access road.
§ On December 13, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); 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 January 9, 2020, the ITB was re-issued; one bid was received.
§ Showalter Construction Company, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter of 2021.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 7.22%
Showalter Construction Company, Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 7.22% ($159,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Friends and Brothers Concrete Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($94,000) (demolition, concrete)
§ Dakota Contracting Company (MBE, SBE) ($35,000) (electrical)
§ Sun King Trucking LLC (MBE, SBE) ($30,000) (hauling)
Established SBE Goal: 10.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 10.00%
Showalter Construction Company, Inc exceeded the established SBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 10.00% ($220,200) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Tarpon Construction Inc. (SBE) ($61,200) (asphalt)
§ Friends and Brothers Concrete Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($94,000) (demolition, concrete)
§ Dakota Contracting Company (MBE, SBE) ($35,000) (electrical)
§ Sun King Trucking LLC (MBE, SBE) ($30,000) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan