Title
Airport Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing General Engineering Consultation Services
Action
Action:
Approve contracts for engineering consultation services with the following firms for a three-year term:
- AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE);
- Burns Engineering, Inc.;
- Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers, P.C.;
- McKim & Creed, Inc.;
- RMF Engineering, Inc., P.C.; and
- Prime Engineering, Inc.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Aviation requires mechanical, electrical, and plumbing general engineering consultation services for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, baggage handling system, passenger boarding bridges, and fueling facilities needs.
§ On November 2, 2020, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 11 proposals were received.
§ The firms selected are the best qualified to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to RFQ requirements.
§ Pricing for these services will be based on the size and nature of the project.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,500,000.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
AME Consulting Engineers, PC is a city certified SBE.
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan