Title
Airport Roadway Relocation Construction
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $8,990,058 to the lowest responsive bidder Blythe Development Co. for the North End-Around Taxiway Private Access Drive construction project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for the construction of a new roadway to allow customers to exit Long Term 1, as well as provide access to the terminal for deliveries. Completion of this work will allow a portion of Old Dowd Road which conflicts with the North End-Around Taxiway project to be taken out of service.
§ This work will include roadway, storm drainage, traffic signal, fiber installation, water and sewer relocation, landscaping, and parking lot infill construction to create additional parking spaces in the Long Term 1 parking lot.
§ On August 23, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; seven bids were received.
§ Blythe Development Co. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter FY 2023.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Established DBE Goal: 20.00%
Committed DBE Goal: 18.02%
Blythe Development Co. failed to meet the established subcontracting goal but demonstrated that they met Good Faith Efforts in accordance with CFR49 Part 26.53. Blythe Development Co. has committed 18.02% ($1,620,250) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Express Logistics (DBE) ($789,525) (hauling)
§ RRC Concrete (DBE) ($600,300) (concrete)
§ Roadmasters (DBE) ($83,800) (traffic control, signs)
§ Martin Landscaping (DBE) ($66,752) (seeding, matting)
§ McCain Striping Service (DBE) ($54,225) (pavement markings)
§ The Sharon Company (DBE) ($25,648) (steel beam guardrail)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan