Title
Airport Terminal Mechanical Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $3,509,420.89 with Messer Construction Co. for construction management at risk services for the Federal Inspections Station Facility and Concourse D Renovations 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
* On August 9, 2021, City Council approved a contract with Messer Construction Co. in the amount of $598,999 for preconstruction management at risk services for the Federal Inspection Station Facility (FIS) and Concourse D Renovations project.
* On August 22, 2022, City Council approved a contract with Messer Construction Co. in the amount of $4,448,091 for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services to provide for the installation of fire protection system upgrades for the FIS and Concourse D Renovations project.
* This contract will allow the CMAR to procure the major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) equipment prior to bidding the balance of the packages.
* The MEP equipment has a lead time of approximately 50 weeks. Early procurement will reduce the overall duration of the project.
* On February 1, 2021, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); nine responses were received.
* Messer Construction Co. is the best qualified firm to meet the City's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
* Council will be asked to consider an action at a future business meeting for a guaranteed maximum price contract for CMAR for the full construction of the FIS and D Concourse Renovations.
* This activity is occurring on airport property.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiated project participation as follows:
The city has established an overall project goal of 9.50% MBE and 2.00% SB...
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