Title
Aviation On-Call General Contractor
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts with the following companies for on-call general contracting services for an initial term of three years:
- Kelby Construction, Inc. (MBE, SBE),
- Keach Construction, Inc. and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport requires on-call general contractors for small facilities maintenance projects that do not meet the threshold for standalone construction contracts. Work includes small scale facilities demolition, repair, and construction.
§ On May 31, 2013, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); four responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to ITB requirements.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $450,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). The specific tasks and subcontracting opportunities associated with this contract are undefined.
Kelby Construction, Inc. is a city certified MBE and SBE firm.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget and Aviation Capital Investment Plan