Title
Airport Concourse E Renovation Design Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $2,370,536 with The Wilson Group Architects, PA. for Concourse E Public Areas Renovation project, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Concourse E opened in February of 2002 and is need of modernization.
§ This project will rehabilitate and renovate select elements to align the concourse with the remainder of the terminal.
§ The project will include renovation of restrooms, new signage and wayfinding to match CLT standard, installation of furniture with charging capabilities, new floor and wall finishes in public areas, and public artwork.
§ On January 10, 2022, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five responses were received.
§ The Wilson Group Architects, PA. is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs based on demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City required Proposers to submit an MWSBE Participation Plan outlining their solicitation and utilization efforts (Part C: Section 2.1(c) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
The Wilson Group Architects, PA. has committed 7.15% ($169,500) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Hartranft Lighting Design (SBE) ($25,000) (architectural lighting design services)
§ Saber Engineers (SBE) ($144,500) (Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan