Title
Airport Grading and Drainage Construction Contract
Action
Action:
A. Reject the low bid submitted by Blythe Development Co. for the North End-Around Taxiway Grading and Drainage Construction Project, and
B. Approve a contract in the amount of $42,184,265.30 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder ES Wagner Company, LLC for the North End-Around Taxiway Grading and Drainage Construction Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Aviation is currently in the design phase for the North End Around Taxiway, which will increase operational efficiency and enhance safety by reducing runway crossings for Runway 18C-36C.
§ The overall project consists of seven packages of work. This package includes major grading, drainage, utility, and navigational aid relocation and modifications.
§ On December 16, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ ES Wagner Company, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Blythe Development Co. failed to meet the established DBE goal at bid and did not earn the required Good Faith Effort Points in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 regulations.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter 2023.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Established DBE Goal: 13.00%
Committed DBE Goal (at time of Bid): 13.03%
ES Wagner Company, LLC exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 13.03% ($5,496,885) of the base bid amount to the following certified firms:
§ Apex Petroleum (DBE) ($1,416,340) (fuel supplier)
§ Moffat Pipe (DBE) ($1,370,455) (jack and bore)
§ Superior Seeding (DBE) ($989,680) (seeding)
§ Seal Brothers Contracting (DBE) ($445,523) (erosion control)
§ JJ Dal Electric Supply (DBE) ($330,000) (electric supply)
§ Millennium Misir Trucking (DBE) ($218,085) (hauling)
§ Bates Precast Concrete (DBE) ($214,000) (structural steel, precast concrete)
§ All Points Trucking (DBE) ($186,358) (hauling)
§ Precision Contracting Services (DBE) ($148,925) (airfield fiber optic and cable)
§ Carolina Guardrail (DBE) ($89,125) (guardrail)
§ BC Cannon (DBE) ($50,927) (traffic control)
§ Express Logistics (DBE) ($37,467) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan