Title
Airport Terminal Atrium Renovations
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $6,023,775 to the lowest responsive bidder Edison Foard, Inc. for the Atrium Life Safety Upgrades and Improvements project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ On January 14, 2019, City Council approved a contract with Gresham Smith to provide the design services required to address enhancements for circulation, egress, life safety, and mechanical systems for the atrium area of the terminal.
§ This project will upgrade the fire protection system throughout the Atrium, Mezzanine, and Airline Club Space; and will also install LED lighting, signage, wayfinding improvements, and additional Flight Information Displays in the Atrium.
§ On September 7, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ On September 28, 2021, the project was re-advertised for bid; two bids were received.
§ Edison Foard, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2023.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 5.21%
Edison Foard, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 5.21% ($313,564) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ D.E. Walker Construction Co (SBE) ($170,000) (displays and mounts)
§ Providence Paint Company (SBE) ($134,064) (painting)
§ Green Commercial Cleaning (MBE, SBE) ($9,500) (final clean for AA club)
Established MBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 24.43%
Edison Foard, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 24.43% ($1,471,500) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Besco Electrical (MBE) ($1,471,500) (electrical)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan