Title
Airport Project Construction Manager at Risk Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $598,999 with Messer Construction Co. for preconstruction management at-risk services for the Federal Inspections Station Facility and Concourse D Renovations project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ On February 20, 2020,City Council approved a contract with RS&H Architects-Engineers-Planners Inc. in the amount of $4,330,965 for design services for the Federal Inspection Station Facility (FIS) and Concourse D Renovations project.
§ The original FIS facility was built in 1990 and expanded in 2000.
§ Increases in international traffic over the last five years necessitate an expansion and renovation of the FIS facility and Concourse D.
§ The project will renovate all interior areas of the existing FIS facility and renew select finishes and amenities in the gate areas of Concourse D.
§ Under this contract, Messer Construction Co. is responsible for design review, project estimating, constructability review, and bidding services.
§ On February 1, 2021, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); nine responses were received.
§ Messer Construction Co. best meets the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to RFQ requirements.
§ Aviation intends to return to City Council in the future for a guaranteed maximum price contract for Construction Manager at Risk for the full construction of the project.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Messer Construction Co. has committed 15.22% ($91,194) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ All-Pro Builders & Restorations (MBE, SBE) ($46,340) (planning, estimating)
§ Lil Associates II, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($21,600) (diversity/inclusion consulting)
§ Pic Tec, Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($13,440) (scheduling services)
§ Richa Graphics (MBE, SBE) ($9,814) (printing services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan