Title
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Facility Renovations, Phase II
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $4,735,100.00 to the lowest responsive bidder Randolph & Son Builders, Inc. for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Facility Renovations, Phase II.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Explanation
§ This project will include the renovation of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control facility located at 8315 Byrum Drive in Council District 3. The work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, new construction, interior work, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and a new kenneling system.
§ The facility renovations are necessary to comply with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Animal Welfare Section requirements, and the 2020 City of Charlotte Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.
§ Phase I work was completed in September 2022 and included HVAC system enhancements to the dog kennels, slab and glazed block repair, and animal intake room renovations.
§ Phase III, identified in the Advanced Planning and Design program, may include a facility expansion.
§ On August 31, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Lowest bidder Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. has withdrawn its bid due to an unintentional and substantial clerical error in their bid.
§ Randolph & Son Builders, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter 2024.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 3.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 3.00%
Randolph & Son Builders, Inc. met the established MBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 3.00% ($142,225) of the total contract amount to the following MBE certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Mekki Modular Systems, Inc. (MBE,SBE) ($62,600) (ceramic tile)
§ R & F Insulation Group L.L.C (MBE) ($55,125) (mechanical)
§ United Painting Services Inc (MBE,SBE) ($24,500) (painting)
Established SBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 15.04%
Randolph & Son Builders, Inc. exceeded the established SBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 15.04% ($712,155) of the total contract amount to the following SBE certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Armstrong Mechanical Services Inc. (SBE) ($712,155) (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan