Title
Wilson Air Center North Parking Lot Improvements project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,160,981.00 to the lowest responsive bidder Zoladz Construction Co., Inc. for the Wilson Air Center North Parking Lot Improvements project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Wilson Air Center North Parking Lot Improvement project consists of the renovation and expansion of the existing parking lot adjacent to the Wilson Air North Charter Terminal building.
§ The project will add over 100 parking spaces to the current lot involving grading, drainage, curb, gutter, and asphalt paving along with fencing, vehicular access control, landscaping, and lighting.
§ On September 12, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.
- NC General Statute 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 October 4, 2022, the city re-issued an ITB; three bids were received.
§ Zoladz Construction Co., Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter 2024.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 3.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 18.64%
Zolatz Construction Co., Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 18.64% ($402,735) of the base bid amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Besco Electrical (MBE) ($349,000) (electric)
§ Martin Landscaping (MBE) ($53,735) (erosion/seeding)
Established SBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 26.64%
Zolatz Construction Co., Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 26.64% ($ 575,750) of the base bid amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Trull Contracting (SBE) ($422,500) (paving)
§ Pentacle (SBE) ($133,250) (fence)
§ Diamond Trucking (SBE) ($20,000) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan