Title
Construct Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control Intake Room Renovations
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $572,504.80 to the lowest responsive bidder Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc. for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Care and Control Intake Room Renovations project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Explanation
§ The project includes animal intake room renovations at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Care and Control Shelter at 8315 Byrum Drive, located in Council District 3.
§ The work includes, but is not limited to:
- New rooftop mechanical unit installation and associated roofing work,
- Demolition and reconstruction of walls,
- Concrete slab and millwork installation,
- Removal and installation of stainless-steel cages,
- Minor structural steel and masonry construction,
- Floor sealing, and
- Minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical construction.
§ On June 11, 2018, City Council appropriated $5,000,000 to conduct a facility evaluation and begin facility renovations to maintain its compliance status as a State approved animal welfare facility.
§ Prior facility improvements included wall and floor repairs, HVAC installation, and enhancements in the dog kennel area. Additional improvements are in design and will be needed to maintain compliance.
§ On March 22, 2021, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
§ Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ This project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter 2022.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc. is a city certified SBE.
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 9.58%
Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal and has committed 9.58% ($54,824) of the total contract amount to the following MBE certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Mekki Modular System Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($888) (flooring)
§ Yes Real Estate Construction Group Inc. (MBE) ($53,936) (electrical)
Established SBE Goal: 12.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 12.08%
Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal and has committed 12.08% ($69,142) of the total contract amount to the following SBE certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Carroll Small Repairs (MBE, SBE) ($39,500) (general trades)
§ CS Plumbing (MBE, SBE) ($24,742) (plumbing)
§ AEP Protecting Coating (SBE) ($4,900) (painting)
Fiscal Note
General Capital Investment Plan
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