Title
Airport Dual Taxilane Construction Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $10,155,226 to the lowest responsive bidder Hi-Way Paving, Inc. for the Airport Ramp D&E Dual Taxilane project construction, and
B. Approve contract amendment #1 for $885,887 to RS&H Architects-Engineers-Planners, Inc. for construction administration services for the construction phase of the Airport Ramp D&E Dual Taxilane Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Background
* This project will provide the capacity to simultaneously taxi two aircraft around Concourses D and E to alleviate congestion of aircraft ramp operations.
* This activity is occurring on Airport property in Council District 3.
Explanation
Action A
* This contract will provide construction activities to widen the concrete ramp around the east perimeter of Concourses D and E, install pavement markings, airfield lighting, and signage.
* On December 8, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
* G.S. 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
* On January 20, 2022, the City re-issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
* Hi-Way Paving, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter 2024.
Action B
* On April 26, 2021, City Council approved a contract with RS&H Architects-Engineers-Planners, Inc. in the amount of $1,213,454 to provide design services for the Airport Ramp D&E Dual Taxilane Project.
* Contract amendment #1 includes construction administration services, including design-related items such as submittal reviews, as-built final drawings, material acceptance testing, and ...
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