Title
Airport Overlook Relocation Construction
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $8,009,597.20 to the lowest responsive bidder Crowder Construction Company for the North End-Around Taxiway Airport Overlook Relocation project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* The original Airport Overlook conflicts with the North End-Around Taxiway (NEAT) project currently underway at the Airport.
* This contract will provide for the construction of a new Airport Overlook and roadway to serve the facility.
* Specific work includes erosion control, asphalt and concrete paving, drainage installation, pavement markings, signage, conduit installation, and electrical work.
* On May 3, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; 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 readvertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
* On June 2, 2023, the city re-issued an ITB; two bids were received.
* Crowder Construction Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024.
* This activity is occurring on Airport property.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Established DBE Goal: 17.00%
Committed DBE Goal (at time of Bid): 17.01%
Crowder Construction Company met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 17.01% ($1,346,301) of the total base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):
* A-1 Fence Company Inc. (DBE) ($147,225) (fencing)
* BC Cannon (DBE) ($35,288) (traffic control/signage)
* RAH Trucking Inc. (DBE) ($574,994) (hauling)
* Reliance Construction Management Company (DBE)($185,000)(jet display, pipe supply)
* RRC Concrete Inc. (DBE) ($269,134) (flatw...
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