Title
Airport Waterline Construction
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,701,062 to the lowest responsive bidder Chandler Construction Services, Inc. for the North End-Around Taxiway Waterline construction project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for the installation of new waterlines to connect an existing gap in the water distribution system. Completion of this work will allow the Airport to take an existing waterline out of service which conflicts with the North End-Around Taxiway project.
§ This work will install 2,643 feet of waterline pipe along Old Dowd Road in order to maintain water distribution for the communities west of I-485 to the Catawba River.
§ On November 12, 2020, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Chandler Construction Services, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be completed in the third quarter of 2021.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Established DBE Goal: 12.00%
Committed DBE Goal: 6.04%
Chandler Construction Services, Inc. failed to meet the established subcontracting goal, but achieved the required Good Faith Efforts in accordance with CFR 49 Part 26. Chandler Construction Services, Inc. has committed 6.04% ($102,740) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Scott Trucking (DBE) ($45,000) (hauling)
§ Martin Landscaping (DBE) ($34,615) (erosion control)
§ CES Group Engineers (DBE) ($23,125) (surveying)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan